Central Asia Metals (CHIX:CAMLL) Beneish M-Score: -3.72 (As of Jul. 06, 2026)


CHIX:CAMLL Central Asia Metals PLC CHIX:CAMLL
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What is Central Asia Metals Beneish M-Score?

Central Asia Metals CHIX:CAMLL +0.15% 53 Beneish M-Score is -3.72 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 681 Metals & Mining companies, Central Asia Metals ranks better than 93.1% on this metric.

The zones of discrimination for M-Score is as such:

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Good Sign:

Beneish M-Score -3.72 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Central Asia Metals's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:CAMLl' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.72   Med: -2.87   Max: 394.11
Current: -3.72

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Central Asia Metals was 394.11. The lowest was -3.72. And the median was -2.87.


Central Asia Metals Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Central Asia Metals's Beneish M-Score 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.

Central Asia Metals Beneish M-Score Chart

Central Asia Metals Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.74 -2.87 -2.96 -3.14 -3.72

Central Asia Metals Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.96 0.00 -3.14 0.00 -3.72

CHIX:CAMLL vs SCCO, FCX: Beneish M-Score Comparison

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

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

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


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Central Asia Metals Beneish M-Score Calculation

The M-score was created by Professor Messod Beneish. Instead of measuring the bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score) or business trend (Piotroski F-Score), M-score can be used to detect the risk of earnings manipulation. This is the original research paper on M-score.

The M-Score Variables:

The M-score of Central Asia Metals for today is based on a combination of the following eight different indices:

M=-4.84+0.92 * DSRI+0.528 * GMI+0.404 * AQI+0.892 * SGI+0.115 * DEPI
=-4.84+0.92 * 1.6287+0.528 * 1.0764+0.404 * 1.1372+0.892 * 1.0123+0.115 * 0.7058
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.1189+4.679 * -0.360481-0.327 * 1.5735
=-3.72

* 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.

This Year (Dec25) TTM:Last Year (Dec24) TTM:
Total Receivables was £4.1 Mil.
Revenue was £171.7 Mil.
Gross Profit was £77.4 Mil.
Total Current Assets was £83.9 Mil.
Total Assets was £287.5 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was £190.3 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was £22.7 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was £12.6 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was £28.7 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was £0.5 Mil.
Net Income was £-56.1 Mil.
Gross Profit was £0.0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was £47.6 Mil.
Total Receivables was £2.5 Mil.
Revenue was £169.6 Mil.
Gross Profit was £82.3 Mil.
Total Current Assets was £73.2 Mil.
Total Assets was £351.1 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was £263.8 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was £21.4 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was £11.1 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was £21.9 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was £0.8 Mil.




1. DSRI = Days Sales in Receivables Index

Measured as the ratio of Revenue in Total Receivables in year t to year t-1.

A large increase in DSR could be indicative of revenue inflation.

DSRI=(Receivables_t / Revenue_t) / (Receivables_t-1 / Revenue_t-1)
=(4.122 / 171.705) / (2.5 / 169.623)
=0.024006 / 0.014739
=1.6287

2. GMI = Gross Margin Index

Measured as the ratio of gross margin in year t-1 to gross margin in year t.

Gross margin has deteriorated when this index is above 1. A firm with poorer prospects is more likely to manipulate earnings.

GMI=GrossMargin_t-1 / GrossMargin_t
=(GrossProfit_t-1 / Revenue_t-1) / (GrossProfit_t / Revenue_t)
=(82.289 / 169.623) / (77.389 / 171.705)
=0.485129 / 0.450709
=1.0764

3. AQI = Asset Quality Index

AQI is the ratio of asset quality in year t to year t-1.

Asset quality is measured as the ratio of non-current assets other than Property, Plant and Equipment to Total Assets.

AQI=(1 - (CurrentAssets_t + PPE_t) / TotalAssets_t) / (1 - (CurrentAssets_t-1 + PPE_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=(1 - (83.925 + 190.345) / 287.452) / (1 - (73.155 + 263.801) / 351.115)
=0.045858 / 0.040326
=1.1372

4. SGI = Sales Growth Index

Ratio of Revenue in year t to sales in year t-1.

Sales growth is not itself a measure of manipulation. However, growth companies are likely to find themselves under pressure to manipulate in order to keep up appearances.

SGI=Sales_t / Sales_t-1
=Revenue_t / Revenue_t-1
=171.705 / 169.623
=1.0123

5. DEPI = Depreciation Index

Measured as the ratio of the rate of Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization in year t-1 to the corresponding rate in year t.

DEPI greater than 1 indicates that assets are being depreciated at a slower rate. This suggests that the firm might be revising useful asset life assumptions upwards, or adopting a new method that is income friendly.

DEPI=(Depreciation_t-1 / (Depreciaton_t-1 + PPE_t-1)) / (Depreciation_t / (Depreciaton_t + PPE_t))
=(21.427 / (21.427 + 263.801)) / (22.671 / (22.671 + 190.345))
=0.075122 / 0.106429
=0.7058

Note: If the Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization data is not available, we assume that the depreciation rate is constant and set the Depreciation Index to 1.

6. SGAI = Sales, General and Administrative expenses Index

The ratio of Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) to Sales in year t relative to year t-1.

SGA expenses index > 1 means that the company is becoming less efficient in generate sales.

SGAI=(SGA_t / Sales_t) / (SGA_t-1 /Sales_t-1)
=(12.574 / 171.705) / (11.102 / 169.623)
=0.07323 / 0.065451
=1.1189

7. LVGI = Leverage Index

The ratio of total debt to Total Assets in year t relative to yeat t-1.

An LVGI > 1 indicates an increase in leverage

LVGI=((LTD_t + CurrentLiabilities_t) / TotalAssets_t) / ((LTD_t-1 + CurrentLiabilities_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=((0.534 + 28.708) / 287.452) / ((0.835 + 21.865) / 351.115)
=0.101728 / 0.064651
=1.5735

8. TATA = Total Accruals to Total Assets

Total accruals calculated as the change in working capital accounts other than cash less depreciation.

TATA=(IncomefromContinuingOperations_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(NetIncome_t - NonOperatingIncome_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(-56.065 - 0 - 47.556) / 287.452
=-0.360481

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator. An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Central Asia Metals has a M-score of -3.72 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -3.72 mean?
Central Asia Metals (CHIX:CAMLL) has a Beneish M-Score of -3.72 as of Jul. 06, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Central Asia Metals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Asia Metals ranks #47 out of 681 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 6.9%.
Is Central Asia Metals' Beneish M-Score too high?
Central Asia Metals' current Beneish M-Score is -3.72. Based on the distribution chart, Central Asia Metals ranks #47 out of 681 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' Beneish M-Score compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Central Asia Metals ranks #47 out of 681 companies for Beneish M-Score. This places Central Asia Metals in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beneish M-Score for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Beneish M-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beneish M-Score mean?
A high Beneish M-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Central Asia Metals and its competitors. Central Asia Metals's current Beneish M-Score is -3.72. 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 Beneish M-Score is -3.72. 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 Beneish M-Score calculated?
Beneish M-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Asia Metals (CHIX:CAMLL), the current Beneish M-Score is -3.72 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:

  • Beneish M-Score: -3.72
  • GF Value™: £2.13 vs. price of £1.31 (38.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 5 warning signs

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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