Should I buy or sell Central Asia Metals stock right now?

4 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Central Asia Metals in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CAML shares. View CAML analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Central Asia Metals' stock price target for 2024?

4 brokerages have issued 1-year price targets for Central Asia Metals' stock. Their CAML share price targets range from GBX 190 to GBX 265. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach GBX 228.75 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 8.7% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for CAML or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have CAML shares performed in 2024?

Central Asia Metals' stock was trading at GBX 180.80 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, CAML shares have increased by 16.4% and is now trading at GBX 210.50. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

How often does Central Asia Metals pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Central Asia Metals?

Central Asia Metals announced a dividend on Monday, March 25th. Investors of record on Thursday, April 25th will be paid a dividend of GBX 9 per share on Wednesday, May 22nd. This represents a dividend yield of 4.71%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, April 25th. The official announcement can be viewed at this link . Read our dividend analysis for CAML .

Is Central Asia Metals a good dividend stock?

Central Asia Metals (LON:CAML) pays an annual dividend of GBX 18 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 9.24%. CAML has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 11,250.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for CAML .

What other stocks do shareholders of Central Asia Metals own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Central Asia Metals investors own include Ferrexpo (FXPO) , Hargreaves Lansdown (HL) , KAZ Minerals (KZMYY) , Mediclinic International (MDC) , Kenmare Resources (KMR) , Aviva (AV) , Hurricane Energy (HUR) , Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) , Premier Oil (PMO) and AFC Energy (AFC) .

How do I buy shares of Central Asia Metals?

Shares of CAML stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

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Central Asia Metals (CAML) Share Price, News & Analysis

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GBX 208.50

-3.00 (-1.42%)

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Today's Range: 208.50
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50-Day Range: 152.80
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52-Week Range: 150.60
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Volume: 535,854 shs
Average Volume: 448,338 shs
Market Capitalization: £379.26 million

P/E Ratio: 1,303.13
Dividend Yield: 8.63%
Price Target: GBX 228.75

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Central Asia Metals MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.75 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 8.7% Upside
GBX 228.75 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: N/A
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Overall MarketRank^™

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank^™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

0.20 out of 5 stars

1.4

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Central Asia Metals has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.75, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Central Asia Metals has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

Short Interest
There is no current short interest data available for CAML.

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
Central Asia Metals is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 9.24%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
Central Asia Metals does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Central Asia Metals is 11,250.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for CAML.

0.0

News and Social Media Coverage

News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Central Asia Metals this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.

1.7

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Central Asia Metals insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 8.13% of the stock of Central Asia Metals is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
69.61% of the stock of Central Asia Metals is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

0.6

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Central Asia Metals is 1,315.63, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 135.99.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Central Asia Metals is 1,315.63, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 129.35.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Central Asia Metals has a P/B Ratio of 0.96. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Central Asia Metals Stock (LON:CAML)

Central Asia Metals plc, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a base metals producer. The company produces copper, zinc, silver, and lead. It owns a 100% interest in the Kounrad solvent extraction- electrowinning operation located near the city of Balkhash in central Kazakhstan; and a 100% interest in the Sasa mine located in north Macedonia. The company was incorporated in 2005 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

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Investors in Central Asia Metals (LON:CAML) have made a decent return of 43% over the past three years

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Sector: Basic Materials
Industry: Copper
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: LON:CAML
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.centralasiametals.com
Phone: +44-20-78989001
Fax: N/A
Employees: 1,142
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: GBX 228.75
High Stock Price Target: GBX 265
Low Stock Price Target: GBX 190
Potential Upside/Downside: +8.4%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.75
Research Coverage: 4 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 0.16
Trailing P/E Ratio: 1,318.75
Forward P/E Ratio: 9.45
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: £37.38 million
Net Margins: 19.11%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 10.01%
Return on Assets: 9.21%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.48
Current Ratio: 4.44
Quick Ratio: 1.97

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £195.28 million
Price / Sales: 1.97
Cash Flow: GBX 25.41 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 8.30
Book Value: GBX 219 per share
Price / Book: 0.96

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 181,900,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £383.81 million
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 1.09

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Key Executives

Mr. Nigel Francis Robinson (Age 64)
CEO & Director
Comp: $731.73k
Mr. Gavin Ronald Ferrar (Age 55)
CFO & Director
Comp: $590.77k
Ms. Louise Wrathall (Age 45)
Executive Director & Executive Director of Corporate Development
Comp: $330.53k
Mr. Russell Scott Yelland M.Sc. (Age 62)
Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Howard M. Nicholson (Age 66)
Technical Director
Comp: $254.21k
Emma Chetwynd Stapylton
Manager of Investor Relations
Mr. Nick Shirley
Group Sustainability Director
Mr. Anthony George Hunter (Age 59)
Company Secretary

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CAML Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Central Asia Metals stock right now?: 4 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Central Asia Metals in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CAML shares.
View CAML analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Central Asia Metals' stock price target for 2024?: 4 brokerages have issued 1-year price targets for Central Asia Metals' stock. Their CAML share price targets range from GBX 190 to GBX 265. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach GBX 228.75 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 8.7% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for CAML or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have CAML shares performed in 2024?: Central Asia Metals' stock was trading at GBX 180.80 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, CAML shares have increased by 16.4% and is now trading at GBX 210.50.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
How often does Central Asia Metals pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Central Asia Metals?: Central Asia Metals announced a dividend on Monday, March 25th. Investors of record on Thursday, April 25th will be paid a dividend of GBX 9 per share on Wednesday, May 22nd. This represents a dividend yield of 4.71%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, April 25th. The official announcement can be viewed at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for CAML.

Is Central Asia Metals a good dividend stock?: Central Asia Metals (LON:CAML) pays an annual dividend of GBX 18 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 9.24%. CAML has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 11,250.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for CAML.
What other stocks do shareholders of Central Asia Metals own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Central Asia Metals investors own include Ferrexpo (FXPO), Hargreaves Lansdown (HL), KAZ Minerals (KZMYY), Mediclinic International (MDC), Kenmare Resources (KMR), Aviva (AV), Hurricane Energy (HUR), Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY), Premier Oil (PMO) and AFC Energy (AFC).
How do I buy shares of Central Asia Metals?: Shares of CAML stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

This page (LON:CAML) was last updated on 4/18/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Central Asia Metals (CAML) Share Price, News & Analysis

Central Asia Metals MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Short Interest

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Coverage This Week

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Central Asia Metals Stock (LON:CAML)

CAML Stock Price History

CAML Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

CAML Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™