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CALEDONIA MINING CORP PLC (CMCL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE Arca - NYSEARCA:CMCL - JE00BF0XVB15 - Common Stock

29.61 USD
+0.49 (+1.68%)
Last: 1/22/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

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CMCL gets a fundamental rating of 8 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 156 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making CMCL a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. An interesting combination arises when we look at growth and value: CMCL is growing strongly while it also seems undervalued. Finally CMCL also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make CMCL a good candidate for value and dividend and growth and quality investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • CMCL had positive earnings in the past year.
  • 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.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M 40M

1.2 Ratios

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 9.44%, CMCL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.54% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CMCL's Return On Equity of 15.41% is amongst the best of the industry. CMCL outperforms 88.46% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 17.47%, CMCL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CMCL is in line with the industry average of 10.34%.
  • 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 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 17.95%, CMCL belongs to the top 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 Operating Margin of 37.66%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CMCL outperforms 87.82% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CMCL has declined.
  • CMCL's Gross Margin of 49.47% is amongst the best of the industry. CMCL outperforms 86.54% of its industry peers.
  • 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40

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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.
  • 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.
CMCL Yearly Shares OutstandingCMCL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.34 indicates that CMCL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • CMCL has a Altman-Z score of 3.34. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CMCL outperforms 46.15% 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.48 is amongst the best of the industry. CMCL outperforms 83.33% 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 better Debt to Equity ratio (0.11) than 60.26% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.11
Debt/FCF 1.48
Altman-Z 3.34
ROIC/WACC1.68
WACC10.39%
CMCL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCMCL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 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.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.65, CMCL is doing worse than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.10, CMCL is doing worse than 64.10% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 141.51% over the past year.
  • The earnings per share for CMCL have been decreasing by -24.93% on average. This is quite bad
  • CMCL shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, 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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, CMCL will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 25.88% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, CMCL will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 10.48% on average per year.
EPS Next Y146.84%
EPS Next 2Y50.94%
EPS Next 3Y25.88%
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.
  • The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
CMCL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCMCL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 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 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.57, the valuation of CMCL can be described as reasonable.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CMCL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 99.36% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • CMCL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.32.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.05, the valuation of CMCL can be described as reasonable.
  • 88.46% 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 24.32, CMCL is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.57
Fwd PE 10.05
CMCL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCMCL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • CMCL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CMCL is cheaper than 94.87% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 82.05% 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 30.2
EV/EBITDA 5.6
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

  • The 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.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as CMCL's earnings are expected to grow with 25.88% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.08
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y50.94%
EPS Next 3Y25.88%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.08%, CMCL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.96, CMCL pays a better dividend. On top of this CMCL pays more dividend than 86.54% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, CMCL has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.08%

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
CMCL Yearly Dividends per shareCMCL Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

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 more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP42.63%
EPS Next 2Y50.94%
EPS Next 3Y25.88%
CMCL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCMCL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 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 (1/22/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 29.61 0 (0%)

29.61

+0.49 (+1.68%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)11-10
Earnings (Next)03-23
Inst Owners52.11%
Inst Owner Change1.25%
Ins Owners1.45%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap571.47M
Revenue(TTM)173.75M
Net Income(TTM)36.74M
Analysts82.5
Price Target37.94 (28.13%)
Short Float %1.77%
Short Ratio0.9
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.08%
Yearly Dividend0.64
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.05%
DP42.63%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-DateN/A
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)8.56%
PT rev (3m)45.31%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.51%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.71%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.72%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.22%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.57
Fwd PE 10.05
P/S 2.79
P/FCF 30.2
P/OCF 9.64
P/B 2.4
P/tB 2.4
EV/EBITDA 5.6
EPS(TTM)2.56
EY8.65%
EPS(NY)2.95
Fwd EY9.95%
FCF(TTM)0.98
FCFY3.31%
OCF(TTM)3.07
OCFY10.37%
SpS10.61
BVpS12.35
TBVpS12.35
PEG (NY)0.08
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number26.68
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 3.34
F-Score7
WACC10.39%
ROIC/WACC1.68
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 Y146.84%
EPS Next 2Y50.94%
EPS Next 3Y25.88%
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 Year184.67%
EBIT Next 3Y32.48%
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 8 / 10 to CMCL.


What is the valuation status for 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.


What are the PE and PB ratios of CALEDONIA MINING CORP PLC (CMCL) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CALEDONIA MINING CORP PLC (CMCL) is 11.57 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.4.


What is the expected EPS growth for CALEDONIA MINING CORP PLC (CMCL) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CALEDONIA MINING CORP PLC (CMCL) is expected to grow by 146.84% in the next year.