Caxton

JSE:CAT South Africa Publishing
Market Cap
$250.82 Million
ZAC471.95 Billion ZAC
Market Cap Rank
#33655 Global
#92 in South Africa
Share Price
ZAC1335.00
Change (1 day)
-2.84%
52-Week Range
ZAC1100.00 - ZAC1475.00
All Time High
ZAC1475.00
About

Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Limited publishes and prints newspapers and magazines in South Africa. The company operates through Publishing, Printing and Distribution; and Packaging and Stationery segments. It engages in publishing and printing of newspapers and magazines, digital assets, web and gravure printing, and book printing, as well as manufacturing and distribution of labels, p… Read more

Caxton (CAT) - Total Assets

Latest total assets as of June 2025: ZAC9.94 Billion ZAC

Based on the latest financial reports, Caxton (CAT) holds total assets worth ZAC9.94 Billion ZAC as of June 2025.

Total assets represent everything the company owns and controls, combining both current assets—like cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and inventories—and non-current assets such as property, plant, equipment (PP&E), intangible assets, and long-term investments.

Caxton - Total Assets Trend (2002–2025)

This chart illustrates how Caxton’s total assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by total assets.

Caxton - Asset Composition Analysis

Current Asset Composition (June 2025)

Caxton's total assets of ZAC9.94 Billion consist of 57.0% current assets and 43.0% non-current assets.

Asset Category Amount (ZAC) % of Total Assets
Cash & Equivalents ZAC0.00 30.4%
Accounts Receivable ZAC1.20 Billion 12.0%
Inventory ZAC1.45 Billion 14.5%
Property, Plant & Equipment ZAC0.00 0.0%
Intangible Assets ZAC136.00K 0.0%
Goodwill ZAC54.62 Million 0.6%

Asset Composition Trend (2002–2025)

This chart illustrates how Caxton's asset composition has evolved over time. Understanding changes in asset allocation can provide insights into the company's strategic shifts, capital allocation priorities, and business focus evolution.

Key Asset Composition Facts

  • Current vs. Non-Current Assets: Caxton's current assets represent 57.0% of total assets in 2025, a decrease from 67.2% in 2002.
  • Cash Position: Cash and equivalents constituted 30.4% of total assets in 2025, down from 36.5% in 2002.
  • Tangible vs. Intangible: Intangible assets (including goodwill) make up 0.0% of total assets, unchanged from 0.0% in 2002.
  • Asset Diversification: The largest asset category is inventory at 14.5% of total assets.

Caxton Competitors by Total Assets

Key competitors of Caxton based on total assets are shown below.

Company Country Total Assets
Tangel Publishing
SHE:300148
China CN¥1.48 Billion
YeaRimDang Publishing Co. Ltd
KQ:036000
Korea ₩300.92 Billion
Huamei Holding
SHE:000607
China CN¥3.53 Billion
Central China Land Media Co Ltd
SHE:000719
China CN¥18.96 Billion
Guangdong Guangzhou Daily Media Co Ltd
SHE:002181
China CN¥5.13 Billion
Catcha Digital Bhd
KLSE:0173
Malaysia RM142.18 Million
Samsung Publis
KO:068290
Korea ₩212.43 Billion
Woongjin Thinkbig Co Ltd
KO:095720
Korea ₩747.74 Billion

Caxton - Asset Efficiency Metrics

Asset efficiency metrics measure how effectively a company uses its assets to generate revenue and profits. These indicators help investors evaluate management's ability to deploy capital efficiently.

Asset Turnover Ratio

Measures how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate sales

Historical Range: 0.65 - 0.91

Moderate asset utilization - Caxton generates 0.67x its asset value in annual revenue.

Return on Assets (ROA)

Measures how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate profits

Historical Range: -0.87% - 8.00%

Solid ROA - For every $100 in assets, Caxton generates $6.03 in net profit.

Caxton - Liquidity and Working Capital Analysis

Liquidity ratios measure a company's ability to pay off its short-term debts as they come due, using the company's current or quick assets. Working capital represents the operational liquidity available.

Key Liquidity Metrics

Metric Current 1 Year Ago 5 Years Ago
Current Ratio 4.20 3.80 4.02
Quick Ratio 3.13 2.74 2.90
Cash Ratio 0.00 0.00 0.00
Working Capital ZAC4.32 Billion ZAC 4.07 Billion ZAC 2.72 Billion

Caxton - Advanced Valuation Insights

This section examines the relationship between Caxton's asset base and its market valuation, helping to identify whether the company's assets are efficiently translated into market value.

Key Valuation Metrics

Current Price-to-Book Ratio 0.57
Latest Market Cap to Assets Ratio 0.00
Asset Growth Rate (YoY) 3.0%
Total Assets ZAC9.94 Billion
Market Capitalization $2.47 Million USD

Valuation Analysis

Below Book Valuation: The market values Caxton's assets below their book value (0.00 x), which may indicate investor concerns about asset quality or future growth.

Positive Asset Growth: Caxton's assets grew by 3.0% over the past year, showing continued investment in the company's operational capacity.

Annual Total Assets for Caxton (2002–2025)

The table below shows the annual total assets of Caxton from 2002 to 2025.

Year Total Assets Change
2025-06-30 ZAC9.94 Billion +3.00%
2024-06-30 ZAC9.65 Billion +5.20%
2023-06-30 ZAC9.18 Billion +3.97%
2022-06-30 ZAC8.83 Billion +9.55%
2021-06-30 ZAC8.06 Billion +23.77%
2020-06-30 ZAC6.51 Billion -10.19%
2019-06-30 ZAC7.25 Billion +0.28%
2018-06-30 ZAC7.23 Billion -0.02%
2017-06-30 ZAC7.23 Billion +2.54%
2016-06-30 ZAC7.05 Billion +5.37%
2015-06-30 ZAC6.69 Billion +5.86%
2014-06-30 ZAC6.32 Billion -5.33%
2013-06-30 ZAC6.68 Billion +9.99%
2012-06-30 ZAC6.07 Billion -1.18%
2011-06-30 ZAC6.14 Billion -0.57%
2010-06-30 ZAC6.18 Billion +7.75%
2009-06-30 ZAC5.73 Billion +14.28%
2008-06-30 ZAC5.02 Billion +3.34%
2007-06-30 ZAC4.85 Billion +11.67%
2006-06-30 ZAC4.35 Billion +27.38%
2005-06-30 ZAC3.41 Billion +9.43%
2004-06-30 ZAC3.12 Billion +8.29%
2003-06-30 ZAC2.88 Billion +10.39%
2002-06-30 ZAC2.61 Billion --