UK's Central Asia Metals 2025 revenue beats analyst estimates on steady copper production

Central Asia Metals

19/03/2026 07:09

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    Overview
  
    * UK base metals miner's 2025 revenue rose, beating analyst expectations
    * Company posted net loss after $117.8 mln impairment at Sasa mine
    * Completed $10 mln share buyback after period end

    
    Outlook
  
    * Company sees 2026 copper production at 12,000-13,000 tonnes
    * Central Asia Metals expects 2026 zinc-in-concentrate output of 18,000-20,000 tonnes and lead of 26,000-28,000 tonnes
    * Company guides 2026 capex at $14.5 mln-$17.5 mln, down from $19.0 mln in 2025

    
    Result Drivers
  
    * KOUNRAD PERFORMANCE - Steady copper production and low operating costs at Kounrad underpinned group results
    * SASA CHALLENGES - Lower mined grades and increased orebody variability at Sasa led to reduced zinc and lead output and a non-cash impairment charge
    * COST CONTROL MEASURES - Workforce reductions and operational efficiency initiatives at Sasa aimed to restore profitability

    
Company press release:  ID:nRSS2219Xa 
    
    Key Details
  
                               
                               
 Metric    Beat/Mis  Actual    Consensu
           s                   s
                               Estimate
                               
                               
 FY        Beat      $229.90   $224.92
 Revenue             mln       mln (5
                               Analysts
                               )
 FY                  $56 mln    
 Adjusted                      
 Free                          
 Cash                          
 Flow                          
 FY                  $101.80    
 EBITDA              mln       
 FY                  44.00%     
 EBITDA                        
 Margin                        
    
    Analyst Coverage
  
    * The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 2 "strong buy" or "buy", 3 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
    * The average consensus recommendation for the specialty mining & metals peer group is "buy"
    * Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Central Asia Metals PLC is GBp210.00, about 23.8% above its March 18 closing price of GBp169.60
    * The stock recently traded at 6 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 8 three months ago

    
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