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Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.80%.
JSE:CAT'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.2 Med: 1.1 Max: 5
Current: 0.8
During the past 13 years, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 5.00%. The lowest was -5.20%. And the median was 1.10%.
JSE:CAT's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 84.49% of 619
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: -1.2
vs JSE:CAT: 0.80
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
JSE:CAT vs NYT, WLY: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.80 mean?
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.80 as of Jun. 2026. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 1.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers ranks #96 out of 619 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 15.5%.
Is Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.80 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 1.10. Based on the distribution chart, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers ranks #96 out of 619 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' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers ranks #96 out of 619 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Media - Diversified company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers and its competitors. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.80, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 1.10. 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 R12.55, compared to a current price of R12.00 — trading 4.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.80, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 1.10. 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.80 as of Jun. 2026. 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 R12.00 is trading 4.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of R12.55.
GuruFocus considers Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:CAT:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.80 (27% below median its 10-year median of 1.10)
GF Value™: R12.55 vs. price of R12.00 (4.4% 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 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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