Central Asia Metals (LSE:CAML) ROCE %: -39.35% (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
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What is Central Asia Metals ROCE %?

Central Asia Metals LSE:CAML +0.15% 69 ROCE % is -39.35% 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Central Asia Metals's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -39.35%.

Central Asia Metals  (LSE:CAML) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Central Asia Metals ROCE % Related Terms

Central Asia Metals ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Central Asia Metals's ROCE % 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 ROCE % Chart

Central Asia Metals Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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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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Central Asia Metals ROCE % Calculation

Central Asia Metals's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=-41.753/( ( (351.115 - 21.865) + (287.452 - 28.708) )/ 2 )
=-41.753/( (329.25+258.744)/ 2 )
=-41.753/293.997
=-14.20 %

Central Asia Metals's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-114.668/( ( (353.902 - 29.844) + (287.452 - 28.708) )/ 2 )
=-114.668/( ( 324.058 + 258.744 )/ 2 )
=-114.668/291.401
=-39.35 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) EBIT 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of -39.35% mean?
Central Asia Metals (LSE:CAML) has a ROCE % of -39.35% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Central Asia Metals' ROCE % too high?
Central Asia Metals' current ROCE % is -39.35%. 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' ROCE % compare to SCCO and FCX?
Central Asia Metals' ROCE % of -39.35% 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 ROCE % for a Metals & Mining company?
A good ROCE % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, ROCE % 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Central Asia Metals's current ROCE % is -39.35%. 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 ROCE % is -39.35%. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Asia Metals (LSE:CAML), the current ROCE % is -39.35% 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:

  • ROCE %: -39.35%
  • 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.
69GF Score

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