Central Asia Metals (GB:CAML)
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CAML Stock Chart & Stats
156.60 p
1.80 p(1.16%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
156.60 p
1.80 p(1.16%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range132.00 p - 244.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume57.15K
Average Volume (3M)1.10M
Market Cap
£226.30M
Enterprise Value278.39M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£80.10M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£2.17M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.66
Next Earnings
Sep 16, 2026EPS Estimate
0.16Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield5.15%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.43
Shares Outstanding177,710,950
10 Day Avg. Volume1,094,438
30 Day Avg. Volume1,097,963
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.02
Price to Book (P/B)1.57
Price to Sales (P/S)1.90
P/FCF Ratio9.40
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£173.33Price Target Upside10.69% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.38
Revenue Forecast (FY)£281.67M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet StrengthA conservatively financed balance sheet with minimal debt gives durable financial flexibility. Low leverage supports capital allocation for dividends, exploration and potential M&A, and provides a cushion against commodity cycles and operational setbacks over the next 2–6 months and beyond.
Cash Generation & MarginsStrong operating cash generation and a high EBITDA margin indicate the business can convert production into durable free cash flow. This underpins the dividend policy, funds sustaining capex and exploration, and reduces reliance on external financing through near-term commodity volatility.
High‑margin Kounrad OperationKounrad's very high margin and low unit costs create a structural earnings engine for the group. Low operating intensity and partial solar power reduce exposure to fuel and power inflation, making copper cathode cash flows resilient and durable for funding group priorities.
Bears Say
Large Sasa ImpairmentA material impairment reflects diminished recoverable value at Sasa and weakens reported equity and return metrics. It signals long‑term asset quality concerns that can constrain capital allocation, increase scrutiny on future reserves and lower sustainable reported earnings.
Sasa Geological & Cost PressuresPersistent geological variability and rising operating costs at Sasa create structural production and cost unpredictability. Remediation, workforce reductions and higher sustaining capex may be required, making medium‑term volume and margin forecasts less reliable.
Below‑the‑line Volatility (FX/tax/hedging)Significant below‑the‑line swings (FX moves, tax increases, hedging accounting impacts and one‑offs) decouple cash performance from reported earnings. That persistent volatility can impair investor confidence, complicate payout consistency and mask underlying operational health.
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CAML FAQ
What was Central Asia Metals’s price range in the past 12 months?
Central Asia Metals lowest share price was 132.00 p and its highest was 244.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Central Asia Metals’s market cap?
Central Asia Metals’s market cap is £226.30M.
When is Central Asia Metals’s upcoming earnings report date?
Central Asia Metals’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 16, 2026 which is in 101 days.
How were Central Asia Metals’s earnings last quarter?
Central Asia Metals released its earnings results on Mar 19, 2026. The company reported -0.356 p earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of 0.134 p by -0.49 p.
Is Central Asia Metals overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Central Asia Metals’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Central Asia Metals pay dividends?
Central Asia Metals pays a Semiannually dividend of 7.5 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.15%. See more information on Central Asia Metals dividends here
What is Central Asia Metals’s EPS estimate?
Central Asia Metals’s EPS estimate is 0.16.
How many shares outstanding does Central Asia Metals have?
Central Asia Metals has 177,710,950 shares outstanding.
What happened to Central Asia Metals’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Central Asia Metals reported an EPS of -0.356 p in its last earnings report, missing expectations of 0.134 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -6.368%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Central Asia Metals?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:CAML
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Central Asia Metals Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Sell
Average Price Target:
£173.33 (10.69% Upside)
£173.33 (10.69% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:CAML Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-8.63%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-22.86%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-18.62%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Central Asia Metals
Central Asia Metals plc, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a base metals producer. The company produces copper, zinc, silver, and lead. It owns a 100% interest in the Kounrad solvent extraction- electrowinning operation located near the city of Balkhash in central Kazakhstan; and a 100% interest in the Sasa mine located in north eastern Macedonia. The company was incorporated in 2005 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
CAML Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
173.33 p
▲(10.69% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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