CALEDONIA MINING CORP PLC (CMCL) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSEARCA:CMCL • JE00BF0XVB15
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This CMCL fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. CMCL Profitability Analysis
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.
- CMCL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- CMCL's Return On Assets of 9.44% is amongst the best of the industry. CMCL outperforms 82.39% of its industry peers.
- CMCL has a better Return On Equity (15.41%) than 81.13% of its industry peers.
- CMCL's Return On Invested Capital of 17.47% is amongst the best of the industry. CMCL outperforms 88.68% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CMCL is significantly below the industry average of 60.43%.
- 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
- CMCL has a better Profit Margin (17.95%) than 79.25% of its industry peers.
- CMCL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- CMCL has a better Operating Margin (37.66%) than 86.16% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CMCL has declined.
- The Gross Margin of CMCL (49.47%) is better than 82.39% 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. CMCL Health Analysis
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.
- 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
- CMCL has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- CMCL has an Altman-Z score of 2.76. This is not the best score and indicates that CMCL is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- CMCL has a Altman-Z score of 2.76. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CMCL outperforms 44.03% 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.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.48, CMCL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.99% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 56.60% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.76 |
ROIC/WACC1.42
WACC12.28%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.65 indicates that CMCL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- CMCL's Current ratio of 1.65 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CMCL is outperformed by 66.04% 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.
- CMCL's Quick ratio of 1.10 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CMCL is outperformed by 62.89% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.65 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.1 |
3. CMCL Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- CMCL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 121.73%, 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.
- The Revenue has grown by 25.29% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
- 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)121.73%
EPS 3Y-14.85%
EPS 5Y-24.93%
EPS Q2Q%121.34%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)25.29%
Revenue growth 3Y14.68%
Revenue growth 5Y19.27%
Sales Q2Q%57.29%
3.2 Future
- CMCL is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 24.67% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, CMCL will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 22.01% on average per year.
EPS Next Y151.35%
EPS Next 2Y65.45%
EPS Next 3Y24.67%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year47.91%
Revenue Next 2Y37.97%
Revenue Next 3Y22.01%
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 stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. CMCL Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- CMCL is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.52.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CMCL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.23. CMCL is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.09, the valuation of CMCL can be described as very cheap.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CMCL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.19% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.51, CMCL is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.09 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CMCL is valued cheaper than 97.48% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CMCL is valued cheaper than 81.76% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.03 |
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 a very decent 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 24.67% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.05
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y65.45%
EPS Next 3Y24.67%
5. CMCL Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- CMCL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.60%.
- The stock price of CMCL dropped by -22.63% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
- CMCL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.14. CMCL pays more dividend than 88.05% of the companies in the same industry.
- CMCL's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.90.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.6% |
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 more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP42.63%
EPS Next 2Y65.45%
EPS Next 3Y24.67%
CMCL Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
21.57
-1.17 (-5.15%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)03-23 2026-03-23/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-11 2026-05-11
Inst Owners55.81%
Inst Owner Change8.44%
Ins Owners1.47%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap416.30M
Revenue(TTM)173.75M
Net Income(TTM)36.74M
Analysts82.5
Price Target42.74 (98.15%)
Short Float %7.32%
Short Ratio2.66
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.6% |
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)0%
PT rev (3m)19.75%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.83%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.4%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.11%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.09 | ||
| P/S | 2.03 | ||
| P/FCF | 22 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.03 | ||
| P/B | 1.75 | ||
| P/tB | 1.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.03 |
EPS(TTM)2.87
EY13.31%
EPS(NY)3.54
Fwd EY16.41%
FCF(TTM)0.98
FCFY4.55%
OCF(TTM)3.07
OCFY14.23%
SpS10.61
BVpS12.35
TBVpS12.35
PEG (NY)0.05
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number28.24
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 | 2.76 |
F-Score7
WACC12.28%
ROIC/WACC1.42
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)121.73%
EPS 3Y-14.85%
EPS 5Y-24.93%
EPS Q2Q%121.34%
EPS Next Y151.35%
EPS Next 2Y65.45%
EPS Next 3Y24.67%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)25.29%
Revenue growth 3Y14.68%
Revenue growth 5Y19.27%
Sales Q2Q%57.29%
Revenue Next Year47.91%
Revenue Next 2Y37.97%
Revenue Next 3Y22.01%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y182.99%
EBIT growth 3Y9.64%
EBIT growth 5Y16.51%
EBIT Next Year164.04%
EBIT Next 3Y47.99%
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 Fundamental Analysis 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 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 7 / 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 7.52 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.75.
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 151.35% in the next year.