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Central Asia MetalsCHIX:CAMLL +0.44%52 Debt-to-Equity is 0.01 as of Dec. 2025, which is 88% below its 10-year median of 0.08. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CAMLL with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.17 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,219 Metals & Mining companies, Central Asia Metals ranks better than 99.92% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Asia Metals's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:CAMLl'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.08 Max: 0.54
Current: 0.01
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Central Asia Metals was 0.54. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.08.
CHIX:CAMLl's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 99.92% of 1219
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 0.15
vs CHIX:CAMLl: 0.01
Central Asia Metals (CHIX:CAMLl) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Central Asia Metals Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Central Asia Metals Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Central Asia Metals's Debt-to-Equity 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: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Copper subindustry, Central Asia Metals's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Central Asia Metals's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Asia Metals's Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Central Asia Metals and its competitors. This is 88% below median its historical median of 0.08. Over the past decade, Central Asia Metals' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Asia Metals ranks #1 out of 1219 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 0.099999999999994%.
Is Central Asia Metals' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Central Asia Metals' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 is 88% below median its 10-year median of 0.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.54. The Metals & Mining industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.15. Central Asia Metals' value of 0.01 is 93.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Asia Metals ranks #1 out of 1219 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' Debt-to-Equity compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Central Asia Metals ranks #1 out of 1219 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Central Asia Metals in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.15. Central Asia Metals' value of 0.01 is 93.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Central Asia Metals' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.08 vs. the industry median of 0.15, 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Metals & Mining companies is 0.15, based on 1,219 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Central Asia Metals's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.01 is 93.3% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Central Asia Metals and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Asia Metals's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01, which is 88% below median its own 10-year median of 0.08. 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 £2.17, compared to a current price of £1.38 — trading 36.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01, which is 88% below median its 10-year median of 0.08 and 93.3% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 0.15. Central Asia Metals' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Asia Metals (CHIX:CAMLL), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.01 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 £1.38 is trading 36.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.17.
GuruFocus considers Central Asia Metals to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:CAMLL:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.01 (88% below median its 10-year median of 0.08)
GF Value™: £2.17 vs. price of £1.38 (36.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 93.3% below the Metals & Mining median (#1 of 1219)
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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