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JSE:CAT'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.84 Med: 6.39 Max: 8.24
Current: 5.95
During the past 13 years, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 8.24%. The lowest was -0.84%. And the median was 6.39%.
JSE:CAT's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 75.7% of 1029
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.82
vs JSE:CAT: 5.95
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Annual Data
JSE:CAT vs NYT, WLY: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.73% mean?
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.73% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers ranks #250 out of 1029 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 24.3%.
Is Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.73% is near median its 10-year median of 6.39. The Media - Diversified industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.82. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' value of 6.73% is 720.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers ranks #250 out of 1029 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers ranks #250 out of 1029 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.82. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' value of 6.73% is 720.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.39 vs. the industry median of 0.82, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Media - Diversified companies is 0.82, based on 1,029 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 6.73% is 720.7% above 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 0.82 — 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.73%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.39. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.73%, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.39 and 720.7% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.82. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 6.73% 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:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 6.73% (near median its 10-year median of 6.39)
GF Value™: R12.42 vs. price of R12.30 (1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 720.7% above the Media - Diversified median (#250 of 1029)
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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