Central Asia MetalsLSE:CAML +0.15%69 PB Ratio is 1.07 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 1.39. GuruFocus rates LSE:CAML with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.13 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,356 Metals & Mining companies, Central Asia Metals ranks better than 75.76% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Asia Metals's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:CAML'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.88 Med: 1.39 Max: 3.51
Current: 1.07
During the past 13 years, Central Asia Metals's highest PB Ratio was 3.51. The lowest was 0.88. And the median was 1.39.
LSE:CAML's PB Ratio is ranked better than 75.76% of 2356
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.235
vs LSE:CAML: 1.07
During the past 12 months, Central Asia Metals's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -23.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -10.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -5.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Central Asia Metals was 64.70% per year. The lowest was -10.90% per year. And the median was 9.60% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Central Asia Metals (LSE:CAML) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Central Asia Metals PB Ratio Related Terms
Central Asia Metals PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Central Asia Metals's PB 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.
For the Copper subindustry, Central Asia Metals's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB 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 PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Central Asia Metals's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Asia Metals's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Central Asia Metals (LSE:CAML) has a PB Ratio of 1.07 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Central Asia Metals and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 1.39. Over the past decade, Central Asia Metals' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.88 to 3.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Asia Metals ranks #571 out of 2356 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 24.2%.
Is Central Asia Metals' PB Ratio too high?
Central Asia Metals' current PB Ratio of 1.07 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 1.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.88 to a high of 3.51. The Metals & Mining industry median PB Ratio is 2.24. Central Asia Metals' value of 1.07 is 52.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Asia Metals ranks #571 out of 2356 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' PB Ratio compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Central Asia Metals ranks #571 out of 2356 companies for PB Ratio. This places Central Asia Metals in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.24. Central Asia Metals' value of 1.07 is 52.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Central Asia Metals' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.88 to 3.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.39 vs. the industry median of 2.24, 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 PB Ratio for a Metals & Mining company?
The median PB Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 2.24, based on 2,356 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Central Asia Metals's current PB Ratio of 1.07 is 52.1% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Central Asia Metals and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Asia Metals's current PB Ratio is 1.07, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 1.39. 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 £2.13, compared to a current price of £1.33 — trading 37.7% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.07, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 1.39 and 52.1% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.24. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Asia Metals (LSE:CAML), the current PB Ratio is 1.07 as of Jul. 02, 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 (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 37.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.13.
GuruFocus considers Central Asia Metals to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:CAML:
PB Ratio: 1.07 (23% below median its 10-year median of 1.39)
GF Value™: £2.13 vs. price of £1.33 (37.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 52.1% below the Metals & Mining median (#571 of 2356)
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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