Central Asia MetalsLSE:CAML +0.15%69 OCF Margin % is 35.10% as of Dec. 2025, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 44.07. 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 846 Metals & Mining companies, Central Asia Metals ranks better than 75.65% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Asia Metals's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:CAML'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.7 Med: 44.07 Max: 53.27
Current: 27.75
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Central Asia Metals was 53.27%. The lowest was 27.70%. And the median was 44.07%.
LSE:CAML's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 75.65% of 846
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 4.465
vs LSE:CAML: 27.75
Central Asia Metals OCF Margin % Related Terms
Central Asia Metals OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Central Asia Metals's OCF Margin % 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.
For the Copper subindustry, Central Asia Metals's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Margin % 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 OCF Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Central Asia Metals's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Asia Metals's OCF Margin % 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 (LSE:CAML) has a OCF Margin % of 35.10% as of Dec. 2025. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Central Asia Metals and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 44.07. Over the past decade, Central Asia Metals' OCF Margin % has ranged from 27.70 to 53.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Asia Metals ranks #206 out of 846 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 24.3%.
Is Central Asia Metals' OCF Margin % too high?
Central Asia Metals' current OCF Margin % of 35.10% is 20% below median its 10-year median of 44.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.70 to a high of 53.27. The Metals & Mining industry median OCF Margin % is 4.47. Central Asia Metals' value of 35.10% is 686.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Asia Metals ranks #206 out of 846 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 69/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Asia Metals' OCF Margin % compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Central Asia Metals ranks #206 out of 846 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Central Asia Metals in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 4.47. Central Asia Metals' value of 35.10% is 686.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Central Asia Metals' own OCF Margin % has ranged from 27.70 to 53.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 44.07 vs. the industry median of 4.47, Central Asia Metals has consistently been above 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 OCF Margin % for a Metals & Mining company?
The median OCF Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 4.47, based on 846 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Central Asia Metals's current OCF Margin % of 35.10% is 686.1% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Central Asia Metals and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median OCF Margin % is 4.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Asia Metals's current OCF Margin % is 35.10%, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 44.07. 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 OCF Margin % is 35.10%, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 44.07 and 686.1% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 4.47. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Asia Metals (LSE:CAML), the current OCF Margin % is 35.10% 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:
OCF Margin %: 35.10% (20% below median its 10-year median of 44.07)
GF Value™: £2.12 vs. price of £1.33 (37.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 686.1% above the Metals & Mining median (#206 of 846)
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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