Central Asia MetalsCHIX:CAMLL +0.15%53 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 16.78 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 13.92. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CAMLL with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.13 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 347 Metals & Mining companies, Central Asia Metals ranks better than 93.37% on this metric.
Central Asia Metals's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 16.78.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Asia Metals's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:CAMLl'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.83 Med: 13.92 Max: 25.2
Current: 16.78
During the past 13 years, Central Asia Metals's highest Yield on Cost was 25.20. The lowest was 3.83. And the median was 13.92.
CHIX:CAMLl's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 93.37% of 347
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 2.1
vs CHIX:CAMLl: 16.78
Central Asia Metals (CHIX:CAMLl) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Central Asia Metals 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
CHIX:CAMLL vs SCCO, FCX: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Copper subindustry, Central Asia Metals's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Central Asia Metals's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Asia Metals's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Central Asia Metals 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Central Asia Metals (CHIX:CAMLL) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 16.78 as of Jul. 06, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Central Asia Metals and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 13.92. Over the past decade, Central Asia Metals' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.83 to 25.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Asia Metals ranks #23 out of 347 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 6.6%.
Is Central Asia Metals' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Central Asia Metals' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 16.78 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 13.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.83 to a high of 25.20. The Metals & Mining industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.10. Central Asia Metals' value of 16.78 is 699% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Asia Metals ranks #23 out of 347 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 53/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Asia Metals' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Central Asia Metals ranks #23 out of 347 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Central Asia Metals in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.10. Central Asia Metals' value of 16.78 is 699% above this benchmark. Historically, Central Asia Metals' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 3.83 to 25.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.92 vs. the industry median of 2.10, Central Asia Metals has consistently been above 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Metals & Mining company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Metals & Mining companies is 2.10, based on 347 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Central Asia Metals's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 16.78 is 699% above 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Central Asia Metals and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Asia Metals's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 16.78, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 13.92. 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 £2.13, compared to a current price of £1.31 — trading 38.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 16.78, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 13.92 and 699% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 2.10. Central Asia Metals' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Central Asia Metals (CHIX:CAMLL), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 16.78 as of Jul. 06, 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 (CHIX:CAMLL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Asia Metals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £1.31 is trading 38.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.13.
GuruFocus considers Central Asia Metals to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:CAMLL:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 16.78 (21% above median its 10-year median of 13.92)
GF Value™: £2.13 vs. price of £1.31 (38.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 699% above the Metals & Mining median (#23 of 347)
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 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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