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Central Asia MetalsCHIX:CAMLL -3.69%52 Days Sales Outstanding is 3.40 as of Dec. 2025, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 5.71. 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 779 Metals & Mining companies, Central Asia Metals ranks better than 91.53% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Asia Metals's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:CAMLl'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.58 Med: 5.71 Max: 22.35
Current: 3.65
During the past 13 years, Central Asia Metals's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 22.35. The lowest was 2.58. And the median was 5.71.
CHIX:CAMLl's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 91.53% of 779
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 38.4
vs CHIX:CAMLl: 3.65
Central Asia Metals's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from Dec. 2024 (3.37) to Dec. 2025 (3.40).
Central Asia Metals (CHIX:CAMLl) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Central Asia Metals Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Central Asia Metals Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Central Asia Metals's Days Sales Outstanding 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.
CHIX:CAMLL vs SCCO, FCX: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Copper subindustry, Central Asia Metals's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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 Days Sales Outstanding vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Central Asia Metals's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Asia Metals's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Central Asia Metals Days Sales Outstanding Calculation
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* 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 Days Sales Outstanding of 3.40 as of Dec. 2025. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Central Asia Metals and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 5.71. Over the past decade, Central Asia Metals' Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 2.58 to 22.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Asia Metals ranks #66 out of 779 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 8.5%.
Is Central Asia Metals' Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Central Asia Metals' current Days Sales Outstanding of 3.40 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 5.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.58 to a high of 22.35. The Metals & Mining industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 38.40. Central Asia Metals' value of 3.40 is 91.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Asia Metals ranks #66 out of 779 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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' Days Sales Outstanding compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Central Asia Metals ranks #66 out of 779 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Central Asia Metals in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 38.40. Central Asia Metals' value of 3.40 is 91.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Central Asia Metals' own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 2.58 to 22.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.71 vs. the industry median of 38.40, Central Asia Metals has consistently been below 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 Days Sales Outstanding for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Metals & Mining companies is 38.40, based on 779 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Central Asia Metals's current Days Sales Outstanding of 3.40 is 91.1% below 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 Days Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Central Asia Metals and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 38.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Asia Metals's current Days Sales Outstanding is 3.40, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 5.71. 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 £1.46 — trading 34.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 3.40, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 5.71 and 91.1% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 38.40. 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 Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Asia Metals (CHIX:CAMLL), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 3.40 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 £1.46 is trading 34.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.22.
GuruFocus considers Central Asia Metals to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:CAMLL:
Days Sales Outstanding: 3.40 (40% below median its 10-year median of 5.71)
GF Value™: £2.22 vs. price of £1.46 (34.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 91.1% below the Metals & Mining median (#66 of 779)
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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