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Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT) Receivables Turnover Explanation
An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Receivables Turnover Related Terms
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Receivables Turnover Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Receivables Turnover Chart
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Annual Data
JSE:CAT vs NYT, WLY: Receivables Turnover Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Receivables Turnover, along with its competitors' market caps and Receivables Turnover data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Receivables Turnover vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Receivables Turnover falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT) has a Receivables Turnover of 2.66 as of Dec. 2025. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers ranks #586 out of 1004 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 58.4%.
Is Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' Receivables Turnover too high?
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' current Receivables Turnover is 2.66. The Media - Diversified industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.33. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' value of 2.66 is 50.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers ranks #586 out of 1004 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' Receivables Turnover compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers ranks #586 out of 1004 companies for Receivables Turnover. This places Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.33. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' value of 2.66 is 50.1% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Receivables Turnover for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Media - Diversified companies is 5.33, based on 1,004 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's current Receivables Turnover of 2.66 is 50.1% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 5.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's current Receivables Turnover is 2.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R12.41, compared to a current price of R12.20 — trading 1.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 2.66 and 50.1% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 5.33. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT), the current Receivables Turnover is 2.66 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R12.20 is trading 1.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of R12.41.
GuruFocus considers Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:CAT:
Receivables Turnover: 2.66
GF Value™: R12.41 vs. price of R12.20 (1.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 50.1% below the Media - Diversified median (#586 of 1004)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:CAT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Business Description
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Ltd is involved in the publishing and printing of newspapers and magazines, as well as in the manufacturing and distribution of packaging, stationery, and labels. It operates through three reportable segments: Publishing, Printing and Distribution; Packaging and Stationery; and Other. The Publishing, Printing and Distribution segment derives revenue from newspaper publishing and printing, digital assets, web and gravure printing, and book and magazine printing. The Packaging and Stationery segment derives revenue from selling packaging and stationery products. The Other segment derives revenue from dividends, intergroup rent, and interest. The majority of revenue comes from Packaging and Stationery.
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