CALEDONIA MINING CORP PLC (CMCL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSEARCA:CMCL - JE00BF0XVB15 - Common Stock
36.425 USD
-1.07 (-2.84%)
Overall CMCL gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated CMCL against 156 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. CMCL gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. CMCL is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. These ratings would make CMCL suitable for quality investing!
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.
CMCL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of CMCL (9.44%) is better than 89.74% 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.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 17.47%, CMCL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.51% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CMCL is in line with the industry average of 12.16%.
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 17.95%, CMCL belongs to the top 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.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 37.66%, CMCL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.10% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CMCL has declined.
The Gross Margin of CMCL (49.47%) is better than 87.82% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CMCL has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CMCL is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for CMCL remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CMCL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
CMCL has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
CMCL has an Altman-Z score of 3.98. This indicates that CMCL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
CMCL has a Altman-Z score (3.98) which is in line with its industry peers.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CMCL (1.48) is better than 85.90% 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 58.97% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.98 |
ROIC/WACC1.9
WACC9.17%
2.3 Liquidity
CMCL has a Current Ratio of 1.65. 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 Current ratio, with a value of 1.65, CMCL is doing worse than 68.59% 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.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.10, CMCL is not doing good in the industry: 64.74% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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 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!
Measured over the past years, CMCL shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 19.27% on average per year.
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.
Based on estimates for the next years, CMCL will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.86% on average per year.
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
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.77, CMCL is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CMCL is valued cheaper than 85.90% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.90. CMCL is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.97, CMCL is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CMCL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CMCL is cheaper than 62.82% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CMCL to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.36), we can say CMCL is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.97 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CMCL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CMCL is cheaper than 86.54% of the companies in the same industry.
CMCL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CMCL is cheaper than 72.44% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 37.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.33 |
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)0.14
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y32.81%
EPS Next 3Y7.29%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.54%, CMCL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.45, CMCL pays a better dividend. On top of this CMCL pays more dividend than 80.77% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CMCL's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.54% |
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.
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
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 slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP42.63%
EPS Next 2Y32.81%
EPS Next 3Y7.29%
NYSEARCA:CMCL (10/7/2025, 1:21:49 PM)
36.425
-1.07 (-2.84%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners51.66%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.51%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap702.64M
Analysts82.5
Price Target26.11 (-28.32%)
Short Float %2.36%
Short Ratio1.63
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.54% |
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)14.55%
PT rev (3m)57.08%
EPS NQ rev (1m)25%
EPS NQ rev (3m)59.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.75%
EPS NY rev (3m)99.05%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)22.84%
Revenue NY rev (1m)4.39%
Revenue NY rev (3m)22.18%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.97 | ||
| P/S | 3.43 | ||
| P/FCF | 37.13 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.86 | ||
| P/B | 2.95 | ||
| P/tB | 2.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.33 |
EPS(TTM)2.05
EY5.63%
EPS(NY)2.28
Fwd EY6.26%
FCF(TTM)0.98
FCFY2.69%
OCF(TTM)3.07
OCFY8.43%
SpS10.61
BVpS12.36
TBVpS12.36
PEG (NY)0.14
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 | 3.98 |
F-Score7
WACC9.17%
ROIC/WACC1.9
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%