Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Limited
CAT
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#15434
Established in 1980 and headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, Caxton and... Established in 1980 and headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Limited is a diverse media and manufacturing entity primarily serving the South African market. The company operates through two main divisions: Publishing, Printing, and Distribution; and Packaging and Stationery. Its publishing arm is responsible for a broad spectrum of content, including numerous community newspapers, a wide array of magazines covering diverse interests such as family, women's topics, home decor, lifestyle, entertainment, religion, and farming, as well as diaries and books. Beyond traditional print, Caxton also manages several online digital platforms, including prominent names like All4Women, Autodealer, and Money Web, alongside providing various digital services, sales, advertising, and marketing solutions. In its printing and packaging operations, the company offers a range of specialized solutions. These include litho-printed folding cartons, gravure-printed cigarette and display cartons, litho and gravure printed wet glues, and pressure-sensitive labels, particularly for the beer and beverage industries. They also produce flexible packaging and provide bespoke printing services for the point-of-sale and entertainment sectors. Caxton performs various printing techniques, such as sheet-fed offset, web offset, and gravure, and is involved in the manufacturing and import of printing inks, even exporting newspaper inks to countries like Tanzania and Uganda. Furthermore, the company manufactures and distributes stationery items, produces CDs and DVDs, holds property assets, delivers digital and telecommunication solutions, and oversees magazine distribution.
Share Price
$0.74474253
Last synced: 2026-11-10
Market Cap
$263.26M
Change (1 day)
0.41%
Change (1 year)
-5.30%
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Operating Margin for Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Limited (CAT)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 7.98%
According to Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Limited's latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 7.98%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 7.71%.
Operating Margin history for Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Limited from 2002 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 7.98% | 3.50% |
| 2025 | 7.71% | -14.43% |
| 2024 | 9.01% | -22.53% |
| 2023 | 11.63% | 25.05% |
| 2022 | 9.30% | -21.05% |
| 2021 | 11.78% | -455.89% |
| 2020 | -3.31% | -170.13% |
| 2019 | 4.72% | -24.36% |
| 2018 | 6.24% | -8.64% |
| 2017 | 6.83% | -1.87% |
| 2016 | 6.96% | -4.26% |
| 2015 | 7.27% | -1,446.30% |
| 2014 | -0.54% | -104.98% |
| 2013 | 10.84% | 5.55% |
| 2012 | 10.27% | -14.70% |
| 2011 | 12.04% | 7.40% |
| 2010 | 11.21% | 35.71% |
| 2009 | 8.26% | -44.97% |
| 2008 | 15.01% | -9.20% |
| 2007 | 16.53% | -5.38% |
| 2006 | 17.47% | 1.57% |
| 2005 | 17.20% | 20.87% |
| 2004 | 14.23% | 17.41% |
| 2003 | 12.12% | 11.91% |
| 2002 | 10.83% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11.40% | -98.57% |
US
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| 18.79% | -97.65% |
GB
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| 16.29% | -97.96% |
US
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| 14.53% | -98.18% |
GB
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| 11.91% | -98.51% |
NO
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Limited's operating margin
What is Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Limited's operating margin?
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Limited's operating margin is 7.98%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Limited's operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Limited's operating margin was 7.71%, compared with 9.01% in 2024.
How has Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Limited's operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Limited's operating margin was highest in 2021 (11.78%) and lowest in 2020 (-3.31%).
How does Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Limited's operating margin compare with similar companies?
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Limited's operating margin (7.98%) is lower than that of all 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Informa plc, with 18.79%.