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CALEDONIA MINING CORP PLC (CMCL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSEARCA:CMCL - JE00BF0XVB15 - Common Stock

32.38 USD
-0.19 (-0.58%)
Last: 10/23/2025, 6:30:00 PM
32.1 USD
-0.28 (-0.86%)
After Hours: 10/23/2025, 6:30:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

Taking everything into account, CMCL scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CMCL was compared to 155 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 is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! With these ratings, CMCL could be worth investigating further for value and quality investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
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 90.32% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 15.41%, CMCL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.03% of the companies in the same industry.
CMCL has a better Return On Invested Capital (17.47%) than 95.48% 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 12.31%.
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's Profit Margin of 17.95% is amongst the best of the industry. CMCL outperforms 85.81% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CMCL has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 37.66%, CMCL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.03% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CMCL has declined.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 49.47%, CMCL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.74% 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 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.
Compared to 5 years ago, CMCL has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, CMCL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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 3.61 indicates that CMCL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
CMCL has a Altman-Z score (3.61) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CMCL (1.48) is better than 85.81% 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CMCL (0.11) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.11
Debt/FCF 1.48
Altman-Z 3.61
ROIC/WACC1.97
WACC8.87%
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.
With a Current ratio value of 1.65, CMCL is not doing good in the industry: 68.39% 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 65.16% 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 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

CMCL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 105.00%, 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 28.06%.
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)105%
EPS 3Y-14.85%
EPS 5Y-24.93%
EPS Q2Q%111.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)28.06%
Revenue growth 3Y14.68%
Revenue growth 5Y19.27%
Sales Q2Q%30.33%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.29% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.86% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y129.16%
EPS Next 2Y32.81%
EPS Next 3Y7.29%
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 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 15.80, which indicates a correct valuation of CMCL.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CMCL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.74% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CMCL to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.67), we can say CMCL is valued slightly cheaper.
CMCL is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.20.
67.10% 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 23.33, CMCL is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.8
Fwd PE 14.2
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

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CMCL is valued cheaper than 90.32% of the companies in the same industry.
73.55% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CMCL, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 33.03
EV/EBITDA 6.32
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

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.
PEG (NY)0.12
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y32.81%
EPS Next 3Y7.29%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.50%, 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 2.41. CMCL pays more dividend than 82.58% of the companies in the same industry.
CMCL's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.35.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.5%

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
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 2Y32.81%
EPS Next 3Y7.29%
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 (10/23/2025, 6:30:00 PM)

After market: 32.1 -0.28 (-0.86%)

32.38

-0.19 (-0.58%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)08-11 2025-08-11/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-12 2025-11-12
Inst Owners51.66%
Inst Owner Change0.08%
Ins Owners1.51%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap624.93M
Revenue(TTM)204.74M
Net Income(TTM)36.74M
Analysts82.5
Price Target26.11 (-19.36%)
Short Float %2.36%
Short Ratio1.63
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.5%
Yearly Dividend0.64
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.05%
DP42.63%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-Date08-22 2025-08-22 (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)0%
PT rev (3m)57.08%
EPS NQ rev (1m)4%
EPS NQ rev (3m)32.2%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.75%
EPS NY rev (3m)99.05%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.72%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.34%
Revenue NY rev (1m)4.34%
Revenue NY rev (3m)22.18%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.8
Fwd PE 14.2
P/S 3.05
P/FCF 33.03
P/OCF 10.55
P/B 2.62
P/tB 2.62
EV/EBITDA 6.32
EPS(TTM)2.05
EY6.33%
EPS(NY)2.28
Fwd EY7.04%
FCF(TTM)0.98
FCFY3.03%
OCF(TTM)3.07
OCFY9.48%
SpS10.61
BVpS12.35
TBVpS12.35
PEG (NY)0.12
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number23.87
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 3.61
F-Score7
WACC8.87%
ROIC/WACC1.97
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)105%
EPS 3Y-14.85%
EPS 5Y-24.93%
EPS Q2Q%111.18%
EPS Next Y129.16%
EPS Next 2Y32.81%
EPS Next 3Y7.29%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)28.06%
Revenue growth 3Y14.68%
Revenue growth 5Y19.27%
Sales Q2Q%30.33%
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%