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CALEDONIA MINING CORP PLC (CMCL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

24.93 USD
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Last: 12/3/2025, 5:40:40 PM
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Fundamental Rating

7

CMCL gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 154 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. CMCL has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. CMCL may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth These ratings could make CMCL a good candidate for value investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CMCL had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CMCL had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years CMCL 4 years were profitable.
CMCL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 9.44%, CMCL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.06% of the companies in the same industry.
CMCL has a Return On Equity of 15.41%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CMCL outperforms 87.01% of its industry peers.
CMCL has a better Return On Invested Capital (17.47%) than 92.86% of its industry peers.
CMCL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.13%. This is in line with the industry average of 13.20%.
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 Profit Margin of 17.95%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CMCL outperforms 82.47% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CMCL has declined.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 37.66%, CMCL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.66% of the companies in the same industry.
CMCL's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 49.47%, CMCL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.01% of the companies in the same industry.
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

CMCL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for CMCL remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
CMCL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CMCL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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

An Altman-Z score of 2.97 indicates that CMCL is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
CMCL has a Altman-Z score of 2.97. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CMCL outperforms 47.40% 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 has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.48. This is amongst the best in the industry. CMCL outperforms 84.42% 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 2.97
ROIC/WACC1.8
WACC9.73%
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.
CMCL has a Current ratio of 1.65. This is in the lower half of the industry: CMCL underperforms 70.13% of its industry peers.
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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.10, CMCL is doing worse than 66.88% of the companies in the same industry.
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

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 141.51% over the past year.
The earnings per share for CMCL have been decreasing by -24.93% on average. This is quite bad
CMCL shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 25.29%.
CMCL shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 19.27% yearly.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.41% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, CMCL will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.86% on average per year.
EPS Next Y140.52%
EPS Next 2Y42.59%
EPS Next 3Y8.41%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year39.02%
Revenue Next 2Y19.78%
Revenue Next 3Y6.86%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 9.74, which indicates a very decent valuation of CMCL.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CMCL indicates a rather cheap valuation: CMCL is cheaper than 98.05% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CMCL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.37.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.48, which indicates a very decent valuation of CMCL.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CMCL is valued cheaper than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
CMCL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 36.20.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.74
Fwd PE 9.48
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

CMCL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CMCL is cheaper than 96.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CMCL is valued cheaper than 81.17% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 25.43
EV/EBITDA 4.59
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

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
CMCL has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.07
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y42.59%
EPS Next 3Y8.41%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.83%, CMCL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
CMCL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.60. CMCL pays more dividend than 84.42% of the companies in the same industry.
CMCL's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.83%

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.
CMCL has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
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.
The dividend of CMCL is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP42.63%
EPS Next 2Y42.59%
EPS Next 3Y8.41%
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 (12/3/2025, 5:40:40 PM)

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24.93

+0.7 (+2.89%)

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 Owners51.66%
Inst Owner Change5.91%
Ins Owners1.51%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap481.15M
Revenue(TTM)173.75M
Net Income(TTM)36.74M
Analysts82.5
Price Target33.93 (36.1%)
Short Float %1.76%
Short Ratio1.06
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.83%
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)29.95%
PT rev (3m)48.86%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)30%
EPS NY rev (1m)4.96%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.72%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.39%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.74
Fwd PE 9.48
P/S 2.35
P/FCF 25.43
P/OCF 8.12
P/B 2.02
P/tB 2.02
EV/EBITDA 4.59
EPS(TTM)2.56
EY10.27%
EPS(NY)2.63
Fwd EY10.54%
FCF(TTM)0.98
FCFY3.93%
OCF(TTM)3.07
OCFY12.32%
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 2.97
F-Score7
WACC9.73%
ROIC/WACC1.8
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 Y140.52%
EPS Next 2Y42.59%
EPS Next 3Y8.41%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)25.29%
Revenue growth 3Y14.68%
Revenue growth 5Y19.27%
Sales Q2Q%52.42%
Revenue Next Year39.02%
Revenue Next 2Y19.78%
Revenue Next 3Y6.86%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y182.99%
EBIT growth 3Y9.64%
EBIT growth 5Y16.51%
EBIT Next Year140.81%
EBIT Next 3Y20.94%
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 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 42.63%.