23.47 USD
-0.25 (-1.05%)
CMCL gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals 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. This makes CMCL very considerable for value investing!
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.
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.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 9.44%, CMCL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.26% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CMCL is in line with the industry average of 13.23%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (17.47%) for CMCL is above the 3 year average (12.13%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 17.95%, CMCL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.05% of the companies in the same industry.
CMCL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CMCL has a better Operating Margin (37.66%) than 87.18% of its industry peers.
CMCL's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of CMCL (49.47%) is better than 86.54% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CMCL has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
CMCL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CMCL has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for CMCL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CMCL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
CMCL has an Altman-Z score of 2.93. 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 has a Altman-Z score of 2.93. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CMCL outperforms 47.44% of its industry peers.
CMCL has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.48. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.48 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CMCL has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.48. This is amongst the best in the industry. CMCL outperforms 82.69% of its industry peers.
CMCL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.11, CMCL is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.97% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.93 |
ROIC/WACC1.73
WACC10.11%
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 71.15% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.10 indicates that CMCL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CMCL's Quick ratio of 1.10 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CMCL is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
| 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
Looking at the last year, CMCL shows a very strong growth in Revenue. 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 13.68% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.52% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 9.17, 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 98.72% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CMCL is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.55, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.06, the valuation of CMCL can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CMCL indicates a rather cheap valuation: CMCL is cheaper than 89.10% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.78, CMCL is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.06 |
4.2 Price Multiples
97.44% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CMCL, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
80.77% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CMCL, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 23.94 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.48 |
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)0.06
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y50.05%
EPS Next 3Y13.68%
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 -28.81% 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.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.03, CMCL pays a better dividend. On top of this CMCL pays more dividend than 87.18% of the companies listed 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 Rank | Sector 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
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%
NYSEARCA:CMCL (12/16/2025, 1:45:18 PM)
23.47
-0.25 (-1.05%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners52.02%
Inst Owner Change6.08%
Ins Owners1.45%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap452.97M
Revenue(TTM)173.75M
Net Income(TTM)36.74M
Analysts82.5
Price Target34.95 (48.91%)
Short Float %1.71%
Short Ratio1.02
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.19% |
Yearly Dividend0.64
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.05%
DP42.63%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-Date
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.06 | ||
| P/S | 2.21 | ||
| P/FCF | 23.94 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.64 | ||
| P/B | 1.9 | ||
| P/tB | 1.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.48 |
EPS(TTM)2.56
EY10.91%
EPS(NY)2.91
Fwd EY12.4%
FCF(TTM)0.98
FCFY4.18%
OCF(TTM)3.07
OCFY13.08%
SpS10.61
BVpS12.35
TBVpS12.35
PEG (NY)0.06
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number26.68
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 2.93 |
F-Score7
WACC10.11%
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 7 / 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%.