Central Asia Metals (GB:CAML)
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CAML Stock Chart & Stats
156.60 p
1.80 p(1.16%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
156.60 p
1.80 p(1.16%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range128.60 p - 244.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume57.15K
Average Volume (3M)1.10M
Market Cap
£231.07M
Enterprise Value278.39M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£80.10M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£2.17M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.65
Next Earnings
Sep 16, 2026EPS Estimate
0.16Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield5.15%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.43
Shares Outstanding177,710,950
10 Day Avg. Volume1,094,438
30 Day Avg. Volume1,097,963
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.02
Price to Book (P/B)1.57
Price to Sales (P/S)1.90
P/FCF Ratio9.40
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£173.33Price Target Upside10.69% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.38
Revenue Forecast (FY)£278.78M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetExtremely low net debt relative to equity and sizeable assets provide durable financial flexibility. This balance‑sheet strength supports dividends, sustaining capex, exploration and selective M&A without recourse to high leverage, cushioning the business through commodity cycles.
Strong Cash GenerationConsistent operating cash flow and accelerating free cash flow create repeatable internal funding for dividends, sustaining capex and exploration. Reliable FCF reduces financing dependence, preserves strategic optionality and underpins capital allocation through multi‑period commodity volatility.
High Operating Margins (Kounrad)Very high EBITDA at Kounrad and strong group margins reflect structurally low unit costs, operational efficiencies and lower treatment charges. These durable operating margins support cash conversion and resilience to price swings, sustaining shareholder returns and reinvestment capacity.
Bears Say
Large Sasa ImpairmentThe $117.5m impairment at Sasa is a material indicator of asset‑quality deterioration. Large write‑downs erode equity and reported profitability, increase downside risk of further impairments and constrain future reinvestment or distributions until underlying mine economics are demonstrably restored.
Sasa Geological & Cost PressuresPersistent geological variation and higher unit costs at Sasa create structural production and margin risk. Remedial programs, workforce reductions and additional sustaining capex may be required, making future output and unit‑cost forecasts more uncertain and pressuring long‑run margins.
Below‑the‑line Earnings VolatilityA large swing to a net loss and negative ROE in 2025, driven by impairments, FX and tax headwinds, highlights persistent below‑the‑line volatility. This undermines reliability of reported earnings, complicates long‑term dividend planning and increases uncertainty around capital allocation decisions.
Central Asia Metals News
CAML FAQ
What was Central Asia Metals’s price range in the past 12 months?
Central Asia Metals lowest share price was 128.60 p and its highest was 244.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Central Asia Metals’s market cap?
Central Asia Metals’s market cap is £231.07M.
When is Central Asia Metals’s upcoming earnings report date?
Central Asia Metals’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 16, 2026 which is in 96 days.
How were Central Asia Metals’s earnings last quarter?
Central Asia Metals released its earnings results on Mar 19, 2026. The company reported -0.356 p earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of 0.134 p by -0.49 p.
Is Central Asia Metals overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Central Asia Metals’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Central Asia Metals pay dividends?
Central Asia Metals pays a Semiannually dividend of 7.5 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.15%. See more information on Central Asia Metals dividends here
What is Central Asia Metals’s EPS estimate?
Central Asia Metals’s EPS estimate is 0.16.
How many shares outstanding does Central Asia Metals have?
Central Asia Metals has 177,710,950 shares outstanding.
What happened to Central Asia Metals’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Central Asia Metals reported an EPS of -0.356 p in its last earnings report, missing expectations of 0.134 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -6.368%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Central Asia Metals?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:CAML
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Central Asia Metals Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Sell
Average Price Target:
£173.33 (10.69% Upside)
£173.33 (10.69% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:CAML Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth £10.0K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-8.63%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-22.86%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-18.62%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Central Asia Metals
Central Asia Metals plc, along with its associated companies, is primarily engaged in the extraction and processing of base metals. Its output includes a range of valuable metals such as copper, zinc, silver, and lead. The company holds full ownership of two key operations: the Kounrad solvent extraction-electrowinning (SX-EW) facility, situated near Balkhash in central Kazakhstan, and the Sasa mine, located in northeastern Macedonia. Established in 2005, Central Asia Metals maintains its global headquarters in London, United Kingdom.
CAML Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
173.33 p
▲(10.69% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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