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Central Asia MetalsCHIX:CAMLL +1.15%52 Cash-to-Debt is 36.81 as of Dec. 2025, which is 125% above its 10-year median of 16.37. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CAMLL with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.22 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,617 Metals & Mining companies, Central Asia Metals ranks better than 50.48% on this metric.
Cash to Debt Ratio measures the financial strength of a company. It is calculated as a company's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities divide by its debt. Central Asia Metals's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 36.81.
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. Here we can see, Central Asia Metalscould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Asia Metals's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:CAMLl'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.24 Med: 16.37 Max: No Debt
Current: 36.81
During the past 13 years, Central Asia Metals's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was No Debt. The lowest was 0.24. And the median was 16.37.
CHIX:CAMLl's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 50.48% of 2617
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 33.62
vs CHIX:CAMLl: 36.81
Central Asia Metals (CHIX:CAMLl) Cash-to-Debt Explanation
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. If it is smaller than 1, it means the company has more debt than the cash in hands. In this case, it is important to look the the company's Interest Coverage. Ben Graham requires that a company must have an Interest Coverage of at least 5.
Central Asia Metals Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Central Asia Metals Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Central Asia Metals's Cash-to-Debt can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Note: An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
For the Copper subindustry, Central Asia Metals's Cash-to-Debt, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash-to-Debt data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Central Asia Metals Cash-to-Debt vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Central Asia Metals's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Asia Metals's Cash-to-Debt falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Central Asia Metals (CHIX:CAMLL) has a Cash-to-Debt of 36.81 as of Dec. 2025. This is 125% above median its historical median of 16.37. Over the past decade, Central Asia Metals' Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.24 to 10,000.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Asia Metals ranks #1296 out of 2617 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 49.5%.
Is Central Asia Metals' Cash-to-Debt too high?
Central Asia Metals' current Cash-to-Debt of 36.81 is 125% above median its 10-year median of 16.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 10,000.00. The Metals & Mining industry median Cash-to-Debt is 33.62. Central Asia Metals' value of 36.81 is 9.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Asia Metals ranks #1296 out of 2617 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Central Asia Metals has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Asia Metals' Cash-to-Debt compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Central Asia Metals ranks #1296 out of 2617 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This puts Central Asia Metals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 33.62. Central Asia Metals' value of 36.81 is 9.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Central Asia Metals' own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.24 to 10,000.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.37 vs. the industry median of 33.62, Central Asia Metals has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash-to-Debt for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Metals & Mining companies is 33.62, based on 2,617 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash-to-Debt significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash-to-Debt should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Central Asia Metals's current Cash-to-Debt of 36.81 is 9.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash-to-Debt mean?
A high Cash-to-Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 33.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Asia Metals's current Cash-to-Debt is 36.81, which is 125% above median its own 10-year median of 16.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Asia Metals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Asia Metals (CHIX:CAMLL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.22, compared to a current price of £1.50 — trading 32.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 36.81, which is 125% above median its 10-year median of 16.37 and 9.5% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 33.62. Central Asia Metals' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash-to-Debt calculated?
Cash-to-Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Asia Metals (CHIX:CAMLL), the current Cash-to-Debt is 36.81 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Central Asia Metals (CHIX:CAMLL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Asia Metals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £1.50 is trading 32.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.22.
GuruFocus considers Central Asia Metals to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:CAMLL:
Cash-to-Debt: 36.81 (125% above median its 10-year median of 16.37)
GF Value™: £2.22 vs. price of £1.50 (32.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9.5% above the Metals & Mining median (#1296 of 2617)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:CAMLL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Central Asia Metals PLC is a base metals producer with copper operations in Kazakhstan and a zinc and lead mine in North Macedonia. The company's operating segments include: Kounrad (production of copper cathode) in Kazakhstan; Sasa (production of lead, zinc and silver) in North Macedonia; and Exploration (CAML X and CAML XD exploration activities) in Kazakhsta. The company generates the majority of its revenue Geographically from the Kazakhstan region.
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