Central Asia Metals (CAML) Stock Overview
Operates as a base metals producer. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 4/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 3/6 |
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Analyst Price Targets
Top Community Narratives
UK£15
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Central Asia Metals plc Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
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| Current Share Price | UK£1.54 |
| 52 Week High | UK£2.44 |
| 52 Week Low | UK£1.39 |
| Beta | 1.18 |
| 1 Month Change | 4.77% |
| 3 Month Change | -36.40% |
| 1 Year Change | -0.13% |
| 3 Year Change | -19.33% |
| 5 Year Change | -44.65% |
| Change since IPO | 55.15% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • May 02
CAML: Updated Cash Returns And Buybacks Will Support Bullish Re Rating Potential
The latest analyst price target for Central Asia Metals has edged up by £0.00 as analysts factor in updated assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and a slightly lower future P/E, even as recent research from firms such as RBC Capital has turned more cautious on the shares. Analyst Commentary Recent research has become more cautious on Central Asia Metals, but there is still a clear split in how analysts frame the opportunity.
Narrative Update • Apr 17
CAML: Higher Discount Rate And Downgrade Will Shape Balanced But Limited Upside
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Central Asia Metals to £1.62 from £1.98. This reflects updated views on a higher discount rate, more cautious revenue growth assumptions, a slightly stronger profit margin outlook, and a lower future P/E multiple following recent downgrades.Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 02
CAML: Updated Cash Returns And Buybacks Will Support Bullish Re Rating Potential
The latest analyst price target for Central Asia Metals has edged up by £0.00 as analysts factor in updated assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and a slightly lower future P/E, even as recent research from firms such as RBC Capital has turned more cautious on the shares. Analyst Commentary Recent research has become more cautious on Central Asia Metals, but there is still a clear split in how analysts frame the opportunity.Narrative Update • Apr 17
CAML: Higher Discount Rate And Downgrade Will Shape Balanced But Limited Upside
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Central Asia Metals to £1.62 from £1.98. This reflects updated views on a higher discount rate, more cautious revenue growth assumptions, a slightly stronger profit margin outlook, and a lower future P/E multiple following recent downgrades.Narrative Update • Apr 02
CAML: Higher Profit Margins And Cash Returns Will Support Bullish Re Rating Potential
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Central Asia Metals to £2.40 from £2.45, citing updated assumptions that combine a lower revenue growth outlook, higher expected profit margins, and a reduced future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Even with a trimmed price target to £2.40, analyst commentary still highlights areas where Central Asia Metals could appeal to investors who are comfortable with the risks of the sector and the company’s specific profile.
New Narrative • Mar 28
A Case for Central Asia Metals to reach £15 by 2031 in a commodities bull market.
Central Asia Metals plc (AIM: CAML) is a London-listed base metals producer focused on low-cost copper, lead, and zinc output from two core assets: the Kounrad in-situ dump leach SX-EW copper operation in Kazakhstan (100% owned, in production since 2012) and the Sasa underground lead-zinc-silver mine in North Macedonia (100% owned, acquired 2017). In 2025, it completed the acquisition of New World Resources and its high-grade Antler copper project in Arizona, USA — a transformative catalyst that materially expands its copper exposure in a US critical minerals jurisdiction.Narrative Update • Mar 19
CAML: Higher Production Guidance And Margin Assumptions Will Support Bullish Re Rating Potential
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Central Asia Metals from £2.41 to £2.45, citing updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and a lower future P/E multiple despite a higher discount rate. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary around the revised £2.45 fair value points to a mixed but constructive setup, with bullish analysts focusing on where the current valuation may not fully reflect the updated assumptions on revenue, margins and the applied P/E multiple.
Narrative Update • Mar 05
CAML: Higher 2026 Metal Production Guidance Will Support Upside Potential
Narrative update on Central Asia Metals Analysts have modestly raised their fair value estimate for Central Asia Metals from £1.96 to £2.20. This reflects updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and a slightly higher discount rate following recent Street research, including the latest downgrade.Narrative Update • Feb 19
CAML: Higher Discount Rate And RBC Downgrade Will Restrain Future Upside
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Central Asia Metals from about £1.80 to about £1.98, reflecting updated assumptions for higher revenue growth, stronger profit margins, and a slightly lower future P/E, even as they apply a higher discount rate following recent research, including a downgrade at RBC Capital. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts are taking a more guarded stance despite the higher fair value estimate around £1.98, pointing to valuation sensitivity and potential execution risks that could challenge the investment case if assumptions do not play out as expected.Narrative Update • Feb 04
CAML: Future Production Guidance And Mixed Views Will Shape A Balanced Outlook
Analysts have trimmed their price target for Central Asia Metals by a small amount, to about £2.41 from roughly £2.40, citing updated assumptions on discount rates, modestly higher revenue expectations and a slightly richer future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent research around Central Asia Metals has been mixed, but bullish analysts still see several constructive angles that tie back to valuation support, potential revenue strength and room for execution to add value over time.Narrative Update • Jan 20
CAML: Future Production Guidance Will Support A More Optimistic Price Outlook
Analysts have adjusted their price target for Central Asia Metals from £2.17 to £2.40. They point to updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples as the key drivers of the change.Analysis Article • Sep 11
Return Trends At Central Asia Metals (LON:CAML) Aren't Appealing
There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. In a perfect world, we'd like to...Analysis Article • Jul 12
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Central Asia Metals plc (LON:CAML)
Key Insights Central Asia Metals' estimated fair value is UK£1.71 based on Dividend Discount Model Central Asia Metals...
New Narrative • Feb 09
Solar Plant At Kounrad And Exploration Investments Will Expand Future Opportunities
Transitioning to paste-fill mining and project upgrades aim to enhance efficiencies and reduce costs, positively impacting long-term operational stability.Analysis Article • Apr 11
Central Asia Metals (LON:CAML) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.09
The board of Central Asia Metals plc ( LON:CAML ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.09 per share on the...Analysis Article • Mar 31
Central Asia Metals plc (LON:CAML) Stock Rockets 27% But Many Are Still Ignoring The Company
Central Asia Metals plc ( LON:CAML ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 27% after a shaky period...Analysis Article • Mar 28
Central Asia Metals (LON:CAML) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.09
Central Asia Metals plc ( LON:CAML ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.09 per share on the 22nd of May...Analysis Article • Dec 20
With Central Asia Metals plc (LON:CAML) It Looks Like You'll Get What You Pay For
When close to half the companies in the Metals and Mining industry in the United Kingdom have price-to-sales ratios (or...Analysis Article • Oct 08
Central Asia Metals (LON:CAML) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger
If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. One common approach is to try and...Analysis Article • Sep 05
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Central Asia Metals plc (LON:CAML)
Key Insights The projected fair value for Central Asia Metals is UK£2.10 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity...Analysis Article • Sep 17
Central Asia Metals (LON:CAML) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To $0.10
Central Asia Metals plc's ( LON:CAML ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to $0.10...Analysis Article • Apr 24
Central Asia Metals' (LON:CAML) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year
Central Asia Metals plc ( LON:CAML ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend on the 30th of May to...Analysis Article • Apr 02
Central Asia Metals' (LON:CAML) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year
The board of Central Asia Metals plc ( LON:CAML ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend on the 30th of...Analysis Article • Jun 05
Central Asia Metals (LON:CAML) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • May 15
Most Shareholders Will Probably Agree With Central Asia Metals plc's (LON:CAML) CEO Compensation
Despite positive share price growth of 12% for Central Asia Metals plc ( LON:CAML ) over the last few years, earnings...Analysis Article • May 06
Here's What You Should Know About Central Asia Metals plc's (LON:CAML) 5.7% Dividend Yield
Could Central Asia Metals plc ( LON:CAML ) be an attractive dividend share to own for the long haul? Investors are...Shareholder Returns
| CAML | GB Metals and Mining | GB Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| 1Y | -0.1% | 86.0% | 19.5% |
Return vs Industry: CAML underperformed the UK Metals and Mining industry which returned 86% over the past year.
Return vs Market: CAML underperformed the UK Market which returned 19.5% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| CAML volatility | |
|---|---|
| CAML Average Weekly Movement | 8.7% |
| Metals and Mining Industry Average Movement | 9.2% |
| Market Average Movement | 5.8% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in GB Market | 12.0% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in GB Market | 3.1% |
Stable Share Price: CAML's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months compared to the UK market.
Volatility Over Time: CAML's weekly volatility (9%) has been stable over the past year, but is still higher than 75% of UK stocks.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 717 | Gavin Ferrar | www.centralasiametals.com |
Central Asia Metals plc, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a base metals producer. The company produces copper, zinc, silver, and lead minerals. It also owns a 100% interest in the Kounrad solvent extraction-electrowinning operation located near the city of Balkhash in central Kazakhstan; and in the Sasa mine located in north Macedonia.
Central Asia Metals plc Fundamentals Summary
| CAML fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | UK£261.74m |
| Earnings (TTM) | -UK£55.21m |
| Revenue (TTM) | UK£170.17m |
1.5x
P/S Ratio-4.7x
P/E RatioIs CAML overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| CAML income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$229.86m |
| Cost of Revenue | US$125.75m |
| Gross Profit | US$104.11m |
| Other Expenses | US$178.69m |
| Earnings | -US$74.58m |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 31, 2025
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -0.44 |
| Gross Margin | 45.29% |
| Net Profit Margin | -32.45% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 0.3% |
How did CAML perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
7.7%
Current Dividend Yield-38%
Payout RatioDoes CAML pay a reliable dividends?
See CAML dividend history and benchmarks| Central Asia Metals dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | Jun 04 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Jun 29 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 9 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 34 days |
Does CAML pay a reliable dividends?
See CAML dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/26 06:12 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/22 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Central Asia Metals plc is covered by 10 analysts. 5 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Richard Hatch | Berenberg |
| Alexander Robert Pearce | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |
| Timothy Huff | Canaccord Genuity |