Central Asia MetalsLSE:CAML +0.15%69 Interest Coverage is 31.54 as of Dec. 2025, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 28.33. GuruFocus rates LSE:CAML with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.12 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,318 Metals & Mining companies, Central Asia Metals ranks worse than 72.31% on this metric.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's
Operating Income
by its Interest Expense. Central Asia Metals's
Operating Income
for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £31.9 Mil. Central Asia Metals's Interest Expense for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £-1.0 Mil.
Central Asia Metals's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 31.54.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Asia Metals's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:CAML'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.03 Med: 28.33 Max: 6984
Current: 24.37
LSE:CAML's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than 72.31% of 1318
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: No Debt
vs LSE:CAML: 24.37
Central Asia Metals (LSE:CAML) Interest Coverage Explanation
Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.
Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .
Central Asia Metals Interest Coverage Related Terms
Central Asia Metals Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Central Asia Metals's Interest Coverage 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: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
LSE:CAML vs SCCO, FCX: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Copper subindustry, Central Asia Metals's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage 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 Interest Coverage vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Central Asia Metals's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Asia Metals's Interest Coverage falls into.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:
* 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 (LSE:CAML) has a Interest Coverage of 31.54 as of Dec. 2025. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Central Asia Metals and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 28.33. Over the past decade, Central Asia Metals' Interest Coverage has ranged from 6.03 to 6,984.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Asia Metals ranks #953 out of 1318 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 72.3%.
Is Central Asia Metals' Interest Coverage too high?
Central Asia Metals' current Interest Coverage of 31.54 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 28.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.03 to a high of 6,984.00. The Metals & Mining industry median Interest Coverage is 10,000.00. Central Asia Metals' value of 31.54 is 99.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Asia Metals ranks #953 out of 1318 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Central Asia Metals has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Asia Metals' Interest Coverage compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Central Asia Metals ranks #953 out of 1318 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Central Asia Metals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 10,000.00. Central Asia Metals' value of 31.54 is 99.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Central Asia Metals' own Interest Coverage has ranged from 6.03 to 6,984.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.33 vs. the industry median of 10,000.00, 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 Interest Coverage for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Interest Coverage among Metals & Mining companies is 10,000.00, based on 1,318 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Central Asia Metals's current Interest Coverage of 31.54 is 99.7% 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 Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Central Asia Metals and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Interest Coverage is 10,000.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Asia Metals's current Interest Coverage is 31.54, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 28.33. 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 (LSE:CAML) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.12, compared to a current price of £1.33 — trading 37.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 31.54, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 28.33 and 99.7% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 10,000.00. Central Asia Metals' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Asia Metals (LSE:CAML), the current Interest Coverage is 31.54 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 (LSE:CAML) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Asia Metals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £1.33 is trading 37.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.12.
GuruFocus considers Central Asia Metals to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:CAML:
Interest Coverage: 31.54 (11% above median its 10-year median of 28.33)
GF Value™: £2.12 vs. price of £1.33 (37.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 99.7% below the Metals & Mining median (#953 of 1318)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CAML 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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