Central Asia Metals (LSE:CAML) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00 (As of Dec. 2025)


LSE:CAML Central Asia Metals PLC LSE:CAML
69 GF Score
Price £1.33
GF Value £2.12
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Central Asia Metals Dividend Payout Ratio?

Central Asia Metals LSE:CAML +0.15% 69 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Dec. 2025. 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 301 Metals & Mining companies, Central Asia Metals ranks worse than 332225.58% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Central Asia Metals's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Central Asia Metals PLC is 0.918, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Central Asia Metals's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:


During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Central Asia Metals was 1.20. The lowest was 0.34. And the median was 0.68.

LSE:CAML's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Median: 0.27
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.

As of today (2026-07-02), the Dividend Yield % of Central Asia Metals is 9.06%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Central Asia Metals was 13.74%. The lowest was 2.09%. And the median was 7.59%.

Central Asia Metals's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.05.

During the past 12 months, Central Asia Metals's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -27.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -14.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.10% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Central Asia Metals was 45.80% per year. The lowest was -28.00% per year. And the median was 8.20% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Central Asia Metals (LSE:CAML) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Central Asia Metals Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Central Asia Metals Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Central Asia Metals's Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Central Asia Metals Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.47 0.57 1.20 0.86 0.92

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
Dividend Payout Ratio 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 1.26 0.94 0.79 2.28 0.00

LSE:CAML vs SCCO, FCX: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Central Asia Metals's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Central Asia Metals Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

Central Asia Metals's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
=0.135/ 0.147
=0.92

Central Asia Metals's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=0.045/ -0.356
=N/A

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 mean?
Central Asia Metals (LSE:CAML) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Central Asia Metals and its competitors. Over the past decade, Central Asia Metals' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.34 to 1.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Asia Metals ranks #999999 out of 301 companies in the Metals & Mining industry.
Is Central Asia Metals' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Central Asia Metals' current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.34 to a high of 1.20. Based on the distribution chart, Central Asia Metals ranks #999999 out of 301 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Central Asia Metals ranks #999999 out of 301 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Central Asia Metals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27. Historically, Central Asia Metals' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.34 to 1.20 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 0.27, based on 301 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Central Asia Metals and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Asia Metals's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Asia Metals (LSE:CAML), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
  • GF Value™: £2.12 vs. price of £1.33 (37.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 5 warning signs

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 Business Description

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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