27.25 USD
+0.68 (+2.56%)
CMCL gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 156 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. CMCL has both an excellent growth and valuation score. This means it is growing and it is still cheap. This is a rare combination! This makes CMCL very considerable for value and growth and quality investing!
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.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of CMCL (9.44%) is better than 85.26% of its industry peers.
CMCL's Return On Equity of 15.41% is amongst the best of the industry. CMCL outperforms 87.18% of its industry peers.
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 13.25%.
The 3 year average ROIC (12.13%) for CMCL is below the current ROIC(17.47%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry 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.
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.
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
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
The debt/assets ratio for CMCL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.15 indicates that CMCL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
CMCL has a Altman-Z score of 3.15. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CMCL outperforms 46.79% 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 better Debt to FCF ratio (1.48) than 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.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.11, CMCL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.97% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.15 |
ROIC/WACC1.72
WACC10.18%
2.3 Liquidity
CMCL has a Current Ratio of 1.65. This is a normal value and indicates that CMCL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting 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.
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.
CMCL does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has 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.
Measured over the past years, CMCL shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -24.93% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, CMCL shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 25.29%.
Measured over the past years, CMCL shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 19.27% on average per year.
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 12.62% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
CMCL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 10.48% yearly.
EPS Next Y138.47%
EPS Next 2Y40.41%
EPS Next 3Y12.62%
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.
Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.64, the valuation of CMCL can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CMCL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 98.08% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CMCL to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.61), we can say CMCL is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.69, which indicates a very decent valuation of CMCL.
83.97% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CMCL, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.01, CMCL is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.69 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CMCL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 94.87% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CMCL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 79.49% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 27.79 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.07 |
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.
CMCL has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CMCL's earnings are expected to grow with 12.62% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.08
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y40.41%
EPS Next 3Y12.62%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.34%, CMCL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
In the last 3 months the price of CMCL has falen by -27.40%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.02, CMCL pays a better dividend. On top of this CMCL pays more dividend than 86.54% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CMCL's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.34% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CMCL is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 15.05%!
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
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 slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP42.63%
EPS Next 2Y40.41%
EPS Next 3Y12.62%
NYSEARCA:CMCL (12/23/2025, 11:51:03 AM)
27.25
+0.68 (+2.56%)
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 Cap525.92M
Revenue(TTM)173.75M
Net Income(TTM)36.74M
Analysts82.5
Price Target34.95 (28.26%)
Short Float %1.71%
Short Ratio1.02
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.34% |
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)3.01%
PT rev (3m)33.85%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.85%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.28%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.72%
Revenue NY rev (1m)5.22%
Revenue NY rev (3m)9.79%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.64 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.69 | ||
| P/S | 2.57 | ||
| P/FCF | 27.79 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.88 | ||
| P/B | 2.21 | ||
| P/tB | 2.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.07 |
EPS(TTM)2.56
EY9.39%
EPS(NY)2.55
Fwd EY9.35%
FCF(TTM)0.98
FCFY3.6%
OCF(TTM)3.07
OCFY11.27%
SpS10.61
BVpS12.35
TBVpS12.35
PEG (NY)0.08
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 | 3.15 |
F-Score7
WACC10.18%
ROIC/WACC1.72
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 Y138.47%
EPS Next 2Y40.41%
EPS Next 3Y12.62%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)25.29%
Revenue growth 3Y14.68%
Revenue growth 5Y19.27%
Sales Q2Q%52.42%
Revenue Next Year46.28%
Revenue Next 2Y25.44%
Revenue Next 3Y10.48%
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 8 / 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%.