CALEDONIA MINING CORP PLC (CMCL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSEARCA:CMCL - JE00BF0XVB15 - Common Stock
28.44 USD
+0.16 (+0.57%)
Taking everything into account, CMCL scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CMCL was compared to 154 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. CMCL gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. CMCL may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth These ratings could make CMCL a good candidate for value 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.
Of the past 5 years CMCL 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years CMCL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
CMCL has a Return On Assets of 9.44%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CMCL outperforms 86.36% of its industry peers.
CMCL has a Return On Equity of 15.41%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CMCL outperforms 87.66% of its industry peers.
CMCL's Return On Invested Capital of 17.47% is amongst the best of the industry. CMCL outperforms 94.16% 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 12.85%.
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
The Profit Margin of CMCL (17.95%) is better than 82.47% of its industry peers.
CMCL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 37.66%, CMCL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.31% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CMCL has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 49.47%, CMCL belongs to the top 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 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 well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
CMCL has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CMCL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
CMCL has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
CMCL has an Altman-Z score of 3.28. This indicates that CMCL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.28, CMCL is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.95% of the companies in the same industry.
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 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 in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.28 |
ROIC/WACC1.85
WACC9.46%
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.
With a Current ratio value of 1.65, CMCL is not doing good in the industry: 71.43% 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 67.53% 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.
CMCL shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -24.93% yearly.
Looking at the last year, CMCL shows a very strong growth in Revenue. 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
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.11, the valuation of CMCL can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CMCL is valued cheaper than 96.10% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CMCL to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.46), we can say CMCL is valued rather cheaply.
CMCL is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.82.
77.92% 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 35.39, CMCL is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.82 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CMCL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CMCL is cheaper than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CMCL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CMCL is cheaper than 76.62% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 29.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.43 |
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.
PEG (NY)0.08
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y42.59%
EPS Next 3Y8.41%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CMCL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.94%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.63, CMCL pays a better dividend. On top of this CMCL pays more dividend than 83.12% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CMCL's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.94% |
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.
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%
NYSEARCA:CMCL (11/19/2025, 2:57:09 PM)
28.44
+0.16 (+0.57%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners51.66%
Inst Owner Change6.08%
Ins Owners1.51%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap548.89M
Revenue(TTM)173.75M
Net Income(TTM)36.74M
Analysts82.5
Price Target33.93 (19.3%)
Short Float %1.28%
Short Ratio0.7
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.94% |
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)26.04%
PT rev (3m)55.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)30%
EPS NY rev (1m)4.96%
EPS NY rev (3m)108.92%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.99%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)7.96%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.82 | ||
| P/S | 2.68 | ||
| P/FCF | 29.01 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.26 | ||
| P/B | 2.3 | ||
| P/tB | 2.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.43 |
EPS(TTM)2.56
EY9%
EPS(NY)2.63
Fwd EY9.24%
FCF(TTM)0.98
FCFY3.45%
OCF(TTM)3.07
OCFY10.8%
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 | 3.28 |
F-Score7
WACC9.46%
ROIC/WACC1.85
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 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 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 42.63%.