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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was R0 Mil.
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2024 (R0 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (R6,876 Mil) but then
declined
from Jun. 2025 (R6,876 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (R0 Mil).
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's annual retained earnings
increased
from Jun. 2023 (R6,135 Mil) to Jun. 2024 (R6,535 Mil) and
increased
from Jun. 2024 (R6,535 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (R6,876 Mil).
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT) Retained Earnings Explanation
Historically profitable companies sometimes have negative retained earnings. This is because they have cumulatively paid out more to shareholders than they reported in profits.
For example, in 2011, Microsoft had negative retained earnings. This does not mean the company lost more money than it made over the years. It just means it paid out more money than it earned.
If a company has negative retained earnings, investors should check the 10-year financial results. They should not assume that negative retained earnings prove a company has generally lost money in the past.
Of course, many companies with negative retained earnings have indeed lost money in the past.
Retained Earnings: Warren Buffett's Secret.
One of the most important indicators of durable competitive advantage. Net earnings can be paid out as dividends, used to buy back shares or retained for growth.
If the company loses more than it has accumulated, retained earnings is negative.
If a company isn't adding to its retained earnings, it isn't growing its net worth.
Rate of growth of retained earnings is good indicator whether it's benefiting from a competitive advantage.
Microsoft is negative because it chose to buyback stock and pay dividends.
The more earnings retained, the faster it grows and increases growth rate for future earnings.
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Retained Earnings 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 Retained Earnings Chart
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Annual Data
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Retained Earnings Calculation
Retained Earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Because the net income was not distributed to shareholders, shareholders' equity is increased by the same amount.
Of course, if a company loses, it is called retained losses, or accumulated losses.
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT) has a Retained Earnings of R0 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers and its competitors.
Is Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' Retained Earnings too high?
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' current Retained Earnings is R0 Mil. Overall, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' Retained Earnings compare to NYT and WLY?
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' Retained Earnings of R0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Retained Earnings for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Retained Earnings should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Retained Earnings mean?
A high Retained Earnings can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers and its competitors. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's current Retained Earnings is R0 Mil. 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 R12.42, compared to a current price of R12.30 — trading 1% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is R0 Mil. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Retained Earnings calculated?
Retained Earnings is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT), the current Retained Earnings is R0 Mil 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 R12.30 is trading 1% below its estimated GF Value™ of R12.42.
GuruFocus considers Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:CAT:
Retained Earnings: R0 Mil
GF Value™: R12.42 vs. price of R12.30 (1% below fair value)
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.
88GF Score
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