ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Central Asia Metals's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £-125.5 Mil.
Central Asia Metals's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £320.7 Mil. Therefore, Central Asia Metals's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -39.13%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Asia Metals's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:CAML'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.56 Med: 8.96 Max: 21.06
Current: -16.97
During the past 13 years, Central Asia Metals's highest ROA % was 21.06%. The lowest was -17.56%. And the median was 8.96%.
LSE:CAML's ROA % is ranked worse than 50.19% of 2662
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -16.81
vs LSE:CAML: -16.97
Central Asia Metals (LSE:CAML) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
Central Asia Metals ROA % Related Terms
Central Asia Metals ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Central Asia Metals's ROA % 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 ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Central Asia Metals's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Asia Metals's ROA % 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.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Central Asia Metals (LSE:CAML) has a ROA % of -39.13% as of Dec. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Central Asia Metals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Asia Metals ranks #1336 out of 2662 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 50.2%.
Is Central Asia Metals' ROA % too high?
Central Asia Metals' current ROA % is -39.13%. Based on the distribution chart, Central Asia Metals ranks #1336 out of 2662 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' ROA % compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Central Asia Metals ranks #1336 out of 2662 companies for ROA %. This places Central Asia Metals in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROA % for a Metals & Mining company?
A good ROA % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, ROA % 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Central Asia Metals and its competitors. Central Asia Metals's current ROA % is -39.13%. 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 ROA % is -39.13%. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Asia Metals (LSE:CAML), the current ROA % is -39.13% 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:
ROA %: -39.13%
GF Value™: £2.12 vs. price of £1.33 (37.5% below fair value)
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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