Central Asia Metals (CHIX:CAMLL) Pre-Tax Income: £-43.9 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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CHIX:CAMLL Central Asia Metals PLC CHIX:CAMLL
52 GF Score
Price £1.54
GF Value £2.20
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Central Asia Metals Pre-Tax Income?

Central Asia Metals CHIX:CAMLL +1.85% 52 Pre-Tax Income is £-43.9 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CAMLL with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.20 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. Central Asia Metals's pretax income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £-58.3 Mil. Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-43.9 Mil. Central Asia Metals's pretax margin was -59.89%.

During the past 13 years, Central Asia Metals's highest Pretax Margin was 50.30%. The lowest was -25.72%. And the median was 37.37%.


Central Asia Metals  (CHIX:CAMLl) Pre-Tax Income Explanation

Central Asia Metals's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pretax Income/Revenue
=-58.346/97.415
=-59.89%

During the past 13 years, Central Asia Metals's highest Pretax Margin was 50.30%. The lowest was -25.72%. And the median was 37.37%.

* 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 Pre-Tax Income Related Terms


Central Asia Metals Pre-Tax Income Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Central Asia Metals's Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income Chart

Central Asia Metals Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Pre-Tax Income
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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
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CHIX:CAMLL vs SCCO, FCX: Pre-Tax Income Comparison

For the Copper subindustry, Central Asia Metals's Pre-Tax Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Central Asia Metals's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Central Asia Metals's Pre-Tax Income falls into.


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Central Asia Metals Pre-Tax Income Calculation

This is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes.

Central Asia Metals's Pretax Income for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Pretax Income=Operating Income+Non Operating Income+Interest Expense+Interest Income+Other
=47.429+0+-1.951+1.339+-90.521
=-43.7

Central Asia Metals's Pretax Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Pretax Income=Operating Income+Non Operating Income+Interest Expense+Interest Income+Other
=31.914+0+-1.012+0.59+-89.838
=-58.3

Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £-43.9 Mil.

* 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 Pre-Tax Income →
What does a Pre-Tax Income of £-43.9 Mil mean?
Central Asia Metals (CHIX:CAMLL) has a Pre-Tax Income of £-43.9 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Central Asia Metals and its competitors.
Is Central Asia Metals' Pre-Tax Income too high?
Central Asia Metals' current Pre-Tax Income is £-43.9 Mil. Overall, Central Asia Metals has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Asia Metals' Pre-Tax Income compare to SCCO and FCX?
Central Asia Metals' Pre-Tax Income of £-43.9 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pre-Tax Income for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income mean?
A high Pre-Tax Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Central Asia Metals and its competitors. Central Asia Metals's current Pre-Tax Income is £-43.9 Mil. 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 £2.20, compared to a current price of £1.54 — trading 30% below its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is £-43.9 Mil. Central Asia Metals' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Asia Metals (CHIX:CAMLL), the current Pre-Tax Income is £-43.9 Mil 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 (CHIX:CAMLL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Asia Metals stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £1.54 is trading 30% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.20. GuruFocus considers Central Asia Metals to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:CAMLL:

  • Pre-Tax Income: £-43.9 Mil
  • GF Value™: £2.20 vs. price of £1.54 (30% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 4 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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