CALEDONIA MINING CORP PLC (CMCL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSEARCA:CMCL - JE00BF0XVB15 - Common Stock
31.42 USD
-0.81 (-2.51%)
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. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on CMCL. With these ratings, CMCL could be worth investigating further for value and quality 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.
Of the past 5 years CMCL 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years CMCL had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
CMCL's Return On Assets of 9.44% is amongst the best of the industry. CMCL outperforms 89.10% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 15.41%, CMCL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.46% 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 95.51% 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 12.92%.
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 85.90% 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 89.10% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CMCL has declined.
CMCL has a Gross Margin of 49.47%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CMCL outperforms 87.82% 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CMCL is creating 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
Compared to 1 year ago, CMCL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.58 indicates that CMCL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of CMCL (3.58) is comparable to the rest of the 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.48 is amongst the best of the industry. CMCL outperforms 85.26% 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.
CMCL has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.11. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CMCL outperforms 59.62% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.58 |
ROIC/WACC1.85
WACC9.45%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.65 indicates that CMCL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.65, CMCL is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.10 indicates that CMCL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CMCL has a worse Quick ratio (1.10) than 64.10% 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
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 105.00% over the past year.
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.
The Revenue has grown by 28.06% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
The Revenue has been growing by 19.27% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, CMCL will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.29% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, CMCL will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.34% on average per year.
EPS Next Y130.9%
EPS Next 2Y32.81%
EPS Next 3Y7.29%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year33.24%
Revenue Next 2Y13.75%
Revenue Next 3Y5.34%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.33 indicates a correct valuation of CMCL.
86.54% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CMCL, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.27. CMCL is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.78, CMCL is valued correctly.
67.31% 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 22.77, CMCL is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.78 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CMCL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.10% of the companies are valued more expensively.
73.72% 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 | 32.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.24 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The 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%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.71%, CMCL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.51, CMCL pays a better dividend. On top of this CMCL pays more dividend than 82.05% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, CMCL is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.71% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CMCL is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 15.05%!
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
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%
NYSEARCA:CMCL (9/16/2025, 3:32:07 PM)
31.42
-0.81 (-2.51%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners50.22%
Inst Owner Change11.14%
Ins Owners13.45%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap606.09M
Analysts82.5
Price Target26.11 (-16.9%)
Short Float %1.35%
Short Ratio1.08
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.71% |
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)23.17%
PT rev (3m)57.08%
EPS NQ rev (1m)25%
EPS NQ rev (3m)59.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)100.56%
EPS NY rev (3m)100.56%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.24%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)22.84%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.47%
Revenue NY rev (3m)17.1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.78 | ||
| P/S | 2.96 | ||
| P/FCF | 32.03 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.23 | ||
| P/B | 2.54 | ||
| P/tB | 2.54 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.24 |
EPS(TTM)2.05
EY6.52%
EPS(NY)2.28
Fwd EY7.26%
FCF(TTM)0.98
FCFY3.12%
OCF(TTM)3.07
OCFY9.78%
SpS10.61
BVpS12.36
TBVpS12.36
PEG (NY)0.12
PEG (5Y)N/A
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-9.34%
ROICexcg 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 | 3.58 |
F-Score7
WACC9.45%
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)105%
EPS 3Y-14.85%
EPS 5Y-24.93%
EPS Q2Q%111.18%
EPS Next Y130.9%
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 Year33.24%
Revenue Next 2Y13.75%
Revenue Next 3Y5.34%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y182.99%
EBIT growth 3Y9.64%
EBIT growth 5Y16.51%
EBIT Next Year131.68%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
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%