Central Asia Metals (CHIX:CAMLL) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 06, 2026)


CHIX:CAMLL Central Asia Metals PLC CHIX:CAMLL
53 GF Score
Price £1.31
GF Value £2.13
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Central Asia Metals Moat Score?

Central Asia Metals CHIX:CAMLL +0.15% 53 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CAMLL with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.13 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,607 Metals & Mining companies, Central Asia Metals ranks better than 97.12% on this metric.

Central Asia Metals has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Central Asia Metals has Narrow Moat: Central Asia Metals PLC benefits from cost advantages in its mining operations and has a stable market share. However, it operates in a highly competitive and volatile industry, limiting its ability to establish a stronger moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Central Asia Metals might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Central Asia Metals  (CHIX:CAMLl) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Central Asia Metals Moat Score Related Terms

CHIX:CAMLL vs SCCO, FCX: Moat Score Comparison

For the Copper subindustry, Central Asia Metals's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Central Asia Metals's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Central Asia Metals's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Central Asia Metals (CHIX:CAMLL) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 06, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Asia Metals ranks #75 out of 2607 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 2.9%.
Is Central Asia Metals' Moat Score too high?
Central Asia Metals' current Moat Score is 4. The Metals & Mining industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Central Asia Metals' value of 4 is 300% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Asia Metals ranks #75 out of 2607 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 53/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Asia Metals' Moat Score compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Central Asia Metals ranks #75 out of 2607 companies for Moat Score. This places Central Asia Metals in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Central Asia Metals' value of 4 is 300% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Moat Score among Metals & Mining companies is 1.00, based on 2,607 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Moat Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Central Asia Metals's current Moat Score of 4 is 300% 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Moat Score is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Asia Metals's current Moat Score is 4. 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 £2.13, compared to a current price of £1.31 — trading 38.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4 and 300% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.00. Central Asia Metals' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Asia Metals (CHIX:CAMLL), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 06, 2026. 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 £1.31 is trading 38.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.13. GuruFocus considers Central Asia Metals to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:CAMLL:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: £2.13 vs. price of £1.31 (38.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 300% above the Metals & Mining median (#75 of 2607)

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges CAMLF:USACAML:UK9C3:Germany
Address 36 Carnaby Street, Floor 2, London, GBR, W1F 7DR
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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