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CALEDONIA MINING CORP PLC (CMCL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE Arca - NYSEARCA:CMCL - JE00BF0XVB15 - Common Stock

23.96 USD
-0.56 (-2.28%)
Last: 12/18/2025, 8:14:02 PM
23.96 USD
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After Hours: 12/18/2025, 8:14:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

Overall CMCL gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated CMCL against 156 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. While CMCL belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on CMCL. These ratings would make CMCL suitable for value investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CMCL was profitable.
In the past year CMCL had a positive cash flow from operations.
CMCL had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years CMCL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
CMCL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCMCL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M 40M

1.2 Ratios

CMCL's Return On Assets of 9.44% is amongst the best of the industry. CMCL outperforms 85.26% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 15.41%, CMCL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.18% of the companies in the same industry.
CMCL has a Return On Invested Capital of 17.47%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CMCL outperforms 92.31% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CMCL is in line with the industry average of 13.25%.
The 3 year average ROIC (12.13%) for CMCL is below the current ROIC(17.47%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.44%
ROE 15.41%
ROIC 17.47%
ROA(3y)3.45%
ROA(5y)6.15%
ROE(3y)5%
ROE(5y)8.22%
ROIC(3y)12.13%
ROIC(5y)14.64%
CMCL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCMCL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

CMCL has a better Profit Margin (17.95%) than 82.05% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CMCL has declined.
The Operating Margin of CMCL (37.66%) is better than 87.18% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CMCL has declined.
CMCL has a better Gross Margin (49.47%) than 86.54% of its industry peers.
CMCL's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 37.66%
PM (TTM) 17.95%
GM 49.47%
OM growth 3Y-4.4%
OM growth 5Y-2.32%
PM growth 3Y-13.6%
PM growth 5Y-29.3%
GM growth 3Y-1.97%
GM growth 5Y0.59%
CMCL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCMCL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CMCL is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CMCL has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, CMCL has more shares outstanding
CMCL has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
CMCL Yearly Shares OutstandingCMCL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M
CMCL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCMCL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

2.2 Solvency

CMCL has an Altman-Z score of 2.99. This is not the best score and indicates that CMCL is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
CMCL's Altman-Z score of 2.99 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CMCL outperforms 48.08% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CMCL is 1.48, which is an excellent value as it means it would take CMCL, only 1.48 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CMCL's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.48 is amongst the best of the industry. CMCL outperforms 82.69% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11 indicates that CMCL is not too dependend on debt financing.
CMCL has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.11) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.11
Debt/FCF 1.48
Altman-Z 2.99
ROIC/WACC1.73
WACC10.09%
CMCL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCMCL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.65 indicates that CMCL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.65, CMCL is not doing good in the industry: 71.15% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
CMCL has a Quick Ratio of 1.10. This is a normal value and indicates that CMCL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of CMCL (1.10) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.65
Quick Ratio 1.1
CMCL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCMCL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CMCL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 141.51%, which is quite impressive.
CMCL shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -24.93% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 25.29% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
The Revenue has been growing by 19.27% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)141.51%
EPS 3Y-14.85%
EPS 5Y-24.93%
EPS Q2Q%196.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)25.29%
Revenue growth 3Y14.68%
Revenue growth 5Y19.27%
Sales Q2Q%52.42%

3.2 Future

CMCL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 13.68% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, CMCL will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 9.52% on average per year.
EPS Next Y143.66%
EPS Next 2Y50.05%
EPS Next 3Y13.68%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year45.84%
Revenue Next 2Y24.81%
Revenue Next 3Y9.52%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
CMCL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCMCL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
CMCL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCMCL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 9.36 indicates a reasonable valuation of CMCL.
98.72% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CMCL, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.26. CMCL is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.23, which indicates a very decent valuation of CMCL.
88.46% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CMCL, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CMCL to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.68), we can say CMCL is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.36
Fwd PE 8.23
CMCL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCMCL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CMCL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 96.79% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CMCL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.13% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 24.44
EV/EBITDA 4.65
CMCL Per share dataCMCL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

CMCL's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of CMCL may justify a higher PE ratio.
CMCL's earnings are expected to grow with 13.68% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.07
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y50.05%
EPS Next 3Y13.68%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.19%, CMCL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
The stock price of CMCL dropped by -28.09% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
CMCL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.03. CMCL pays more dividend than 87.18% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, CMCL has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.19%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of CMCL grows each year by 15.05%, which is quite nice.
CMCL has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
As CMCL did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.05%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years6
CMCL Yearly Dividends per shareCMCL Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

CMCL pays out 42.63% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
CMCL's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP42.63%
EPS Next 2Y50.05%
EPS Next 3Y13.68%
CMCL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCMCL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10M -10M 20M 30M 40M
CMCL Dividend Payout.CMCL Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CMCL Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

CALEDONIA MINING CORP PLC

NYSEARCA:CMCL (12/18/2025, 8:14:02 PM)

After market: 23.96 0 (0%)

23.96

-0.56 (-2.28%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)11-10 2025-11-10/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-23 2026-03-23/amc
Inst Owners52.02%
Inst Owner Change6.08%
Ins Owners1.45%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap462.43M
Revenue(TTM)173.75M
Net Income(TTM)36.74M
Analysts82.5
Price Target34.95 (45.87%)
Short Float %1.71%
Short Ratio1.02
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.19%
Yearly Dividend0.64
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.05%
DP42.63%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-Date11-21 2025-11-21 (0.14)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)69.44%
Min EPS beat(2)1.53%
Max EPS beat(2)137.36%
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.04%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.7%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.78%
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)6.2%
PT rev (3m)33.85%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.3%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.53%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.72%
Revenue NY rev (1m)4.9%
Revenue NY rev (3m)9.46%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.36
Fwd PE 8.23
P/S 2.26
P/FCF 24.44
P/OCF 7.8
P/B 1.94
P/tB 1.94
EV/EBITDA 4.65
EPS(TTM)2.56
EY10.68%
EPS(NY)2.91
Fwd EY12.15%
FCF(TTM)0.98
FCFY4.09%
OCF(TTM)3.07
OCFY12.81%
SpS10.61
BVpS12.35
TBVpS12.35
PEG (NY)0.07
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number26.68
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.44%
ROE 15.41%
ROCE 22.99%
ROIC 17.47%
ROICexc 19.59%
ROICexgc 19.59%
OM 37.66%
PM (TTM) 17.95%
GM 49.47%
FCFM 9.24%
ROA(3y)3.45%
ROA(5y)6.15%
ROE(3y)5%
ROE(5y)8.22%
ROIC(3y)12.13%
ROIC(5y)14.64%
ROICexc(3y)12.42%
ROICexc(5y)15.65%
ROICexgc(3y)12.42%
ROICexgc(5y)15.65%
ROCE(3y)16.21%
ROCE(5y)19.06%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-9.34%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-3.05%
ROICexc growth 3Y-9.34%
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.05%
OM growth 3Y-4.4%
OM growth 5Y-2.32%
PM growth 3Y-13.6%
PM growth 5Y-29.3%
GM growth 3Y-1.97%
GM growth 5Y0.59%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.53
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.11
Debt/FCF 1.48
Debt/EBITDA 0.29
Cap/Depr 254.24%
Cap/Sales 19.7%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 63.73%
Profit Quality 51.5%
Current Ratio 1.65
Quick Ratio 1.1
Altman-Z 2.99
F-Score7
WACC10.09%
ROIC/WACC1.73
Cap/Depr(3y)280.02%
Cap/Depr(5y)382.26%
Cap/Sales(3y)24.2%
Cap/Sales(5y)26.95%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)141.51%
EPS 3Y-14.85%
EPS 5Y-24.93%
EPS Q2Q%196.15%
EPS Next Y143.66%
EPS Next 2Y50.05%
EPS Next 3Y13.68%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)25.29%
Revenue growth 3Y14.68%
Revenue growth 5Y19.27%
Sales Q2Q%52.42%
Revenue Next Year45.84%
Revenue Next 2Y24.81%
Revenue Next 3Y9.52%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y182.99%
EBIT growth 3Y9.64%
EBIT growth 5Y16.51%
EBIT Next Year184.04%
EBIT Next 3Y35.21%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y199.86%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y368.42%
OCF growth 3Y10.73%
OCF growth 5Y18.36%

CALEDONIA MINING CORP PLC / CMCL FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CALEDONIA MINING CORP PLC (CMCL) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to CMCL.


What is the valuation status of CALEDONIA MINING CORP PLC (CMCL) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 9 / 10 to CALEDONIA MINING CORP PLC (CMCL). This can be considered as Undervalued.


What is the profitability of CMCL stock?

CALEDONIA MINING CORP PLC (CMCL) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


How financially healthy is CALEDONIA MINING CORP PLC?

The financial health rating of CALEDONIA MINING CORP PLC (CMCL) is 5 / 10.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for CMCL stock?

The dividend rating of CALEDONIA MINING CORP PLC (CMCL) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 42.63%.