Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT) Total Operating Expense: R2,621 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


JSE:CAT Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Ltd JSE:CAT
88 GF Score
Price R12.00
GF Value R12.38
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Total Operating Expense?

Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers JSE:CAT -4.00% 88 Total Operating Expense is R2,621 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:CAT with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of R12.38 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Total Operating Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R1,355 Mil. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R2,621 Mil.

Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Total Operating Expense Related Terms

Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Total Operating Expense can be seen below:

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* 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 Total Operating Expense Chart

Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Annual Data
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Total Operating Expense
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Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Semi-Annual Data
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Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R2,621 Mil.

* 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of R2,621 Mil mean?
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT) has a Total Operating Expense of R2,621 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers and its competitors.
Is Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' Total Operating Expense too high?
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' current Total Operating Expense is R2,621 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' Total Operating Expense compare to NYT and WLY?
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' Total Operating Expense of R2,621 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 Total Operating Expense for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Total Operating Expense 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers and its competitors. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's current Total Operating Expense is R2,621 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 R12.38, compared to a current price of R12.00 — trading 3.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is R2,621 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 Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT), the current Total Operating Expense is R2,621 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 R12.00 is trading 3.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of R12.38. GuruFocus considers Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:CAT:

  • Total Operating Expense: R2,621 Mil
  • GF Value™: R12.38 vs. price of R12.00 (3.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Address Caxton House, Craighall Park, 368 Jan Smuts Avenue, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
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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