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CMCL gets a fundamental rating of 8 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 157 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. CMCL scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. An interesting combination arises when we look at growth and value: CMCL is growing strongly while it also seems undervalued. CMCL also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes CMCL very considerable for value and dividend and growth and quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year CMCL was profitable.
- CMCL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- CMCL had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years CMCL had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 9.44%, CMCL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.99% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Equity of CMCL (15.41%) is better than 87.90% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of CMCL (17.47%) is better than 91.08% 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 10.48%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (12.13%) for CMCL is below the current ROIC(17.47%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 17.95%, CMCL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.53% of the companies in the same industry.
- CMCL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- CMCL's Operating Margin of 37.66% is amongst the best of the industry. CMCL outperforms 87.90% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CMCL has declined.
- CMCL's Gross Margin of 49.47% is amongst the best of the industry. CMCL outperforms 86.62% of its industry peers.
- CMCL's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CMCL is creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for CMCL remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for CMCL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for CMCL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- CMCL has an Altman-Z score of 3.21. This indicates that CMCL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- CMCL has a Altman-Z score (3.21) which is in line with 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 83.44% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11 indicates that CMCL is not too dependend on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.11, CMCL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.24% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.21 |
ROIC/WACC1.66
WACC10.55%
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 69.43% 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.
- The Quick ratio of CMCL (1.10) is worse than 64.33% of its industry peers.
- The current and quick ratio evaluation for CMCL is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.65 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.1 |
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.
- 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%.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 25.88% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 10.48% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y146.84%
EPS Next 2Y50.94%
EPS Next 3Y25.88%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year46.28%
Revenue Next 2Y25.44%
Revenue Next 3Y10.48%
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.
- The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 10.72, the valuation of CMCL can be described as reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CMCL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 99.36% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- CMCL is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.32, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- CMCL is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.32.
- 88.53% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CMCL, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.57. CMCL is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.32 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CMCL is valued cheaper than 95.54% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CMCL indicates a rather cheap valuation: CMCL is cheaper than 84.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 27.99 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.25 |
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.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as CMCL's earnings are expected to grow with 25.88% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.07
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y50.94%
EPS Next 3Y25.88%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- CMCL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.82%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- CMCL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.02. CMCL pays more dividend than 85.99% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, CMCL has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.82% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of CMCL grows each year by 15.05%, which is quite nice.
- CMCL has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
5.3 Sustainability
- 42.63% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CMCL. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- CMCL's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP42.63%
EPS Next 2Y50.94%
EPS Next 3Y25.88%
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 8 / 10 to CMCL.
What is the valuation status for 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.
What are the PE and PB ratios of CALEDONIA MINING CORP PLC (CMCL) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CALEDONIA MINING CORP PLC (CMCL) is 10.72 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.22.
What is the expected EPS growth for CALEDONIA MINING CORP PLC (CMCL) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CALEDONIA MINING CORP PLC (CMCL) is expected to grow by 146.84% in the next year.