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CHAMPION IRON LTD (CIA.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CIA - AU000000CIA2 - Common Stock

5.26 CAD
+0.04 (+0.77%)
Last: 12/1/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to CIA. CIA was compared to 796 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. CIA scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. CIA is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CIA had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CIA had a positive cash flow from operations.
CIA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
CIA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
CIA.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCIA.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M 400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 3.53%, CIA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.56% of the companies in the same industry.
CIA's Return On Equity of 8.10% is amongst the best of the industry. CIA outperforms 89.45% of its industry peers.
CIA has a better Return On Invested Capital (5.10%) than 91.08% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CIA is below the industry average of 12.63%.
The 3 year average ROIC (9.37%) for CIA is well above the current ROIC(5.10%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.53%
ROE 8.1%
ROIC 5.1%
ROA(3y)7.35%
ROA(5y)15.87%
ROE(3y)14.19%
ROE(5y)28.4%
ROIC(3y)9.37%
ROIC(5y)19%
CIA.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCIA.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50 -50 -100

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 7.27%, CIA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.95% of the companies in the same industry.
CIA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 16.68%, CIA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.46% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CIA has declined.
CIA's Gross Margin of 21.30% is amongst the best of the industry. CIA outperforms 88.82% of its industry peers.
CIA's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 16.68%
PM (TTM) 7.27%
GM 21.3%
OM growth 3Y-31.3%
OM growth 5Y-13.67%
PM growth 3Y-37.24%
PM growth 5Y-4.94%
GM growth 3Y-27.69%
GM growth 5Y-11.6%
CIA.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCIA.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

CIA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for CIA remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CIA has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, CIA has a worse debt to assets ratio.
CIA.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingCIA.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
CIA.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCIA.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.22 indicates that CIA is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
CIA has a Altman-Z score (2.22) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.68 indicates that CIA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
CIA's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.68 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CIA is outperformed by 74.87% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.68
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 2.22
ROIC/WACC0.54
WACC9.36%
CIA.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCIA.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

CIA has a Current Ratio of 2.57. This indicates that CIA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
CIA's Current ratio of 2.57 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CIA outperforms 55.40% of its industry peers.
CIA has a Quick Ratio of 1.73. This is a normal value and indicates that CIA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CIA has a Quick ratio of 1.73. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CIA outperforms 49.87% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.57
Quick Ratio 1.73
CIA.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCIA.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CIA shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -51.02%.
Measured over the past years, CIA shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -0.70% on average per year.
CIA shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.83%.
The Revenue has been growing by 15.40% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-51.02%
EPS 3Y-35.43%
EPS 5Y-0.7%
EPS Q2Q%175%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.83%
Revenue growth 3Y3.22%
Revenue growth 5Y15.4%
Sales Q2Q%40.43%

3.2 Future

CIA is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 3.93% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.50% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y9.03%
EPS Next 2Y20.73%
EPS Next 3Y16.4%
EPS Next 5Y3.93%
Revenue Next Year8.93%
Revenue Next 2Y7.55%
Revenue Next 3Y6.04%
Revenue Next 5Y1.5%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
CIA.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCIA.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 500M 1B 1.5B
CIA.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCIA.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 21.92, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of CIA.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CIA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CIA is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.15, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
CIA is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.89.
CIA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CIA is cheaper than 91.46% of the companies in the same industry.
CIA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 36.22.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.92
Fwd PE 12.89
CIA.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCIA.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CIA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.98% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.95
CIA.CA Per share dataCIA.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1 2 3

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
CIA has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
CIA's earnings are expected to grow with 16.40% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.43
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y20.73%
EPS Next 3Y16.4%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.92%, CIA has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
CIA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 11.98. CIA pays more dividend than 99.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CIA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.92%

5.2 History

CIA has been paying a dividend for less than 5 years, so it still needs to build a track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
CIA.CA Yearly Dividends per shareCIA.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3

5.3 Sustainability

CIA pays out 86.57% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP86.57%
EPS Next 2Y20.73%
EPS Next 3Y16.4%
CIA.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCIA.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M 400M
CIA.CA Dividend Payout.CIA.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CIA.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

CHAMPION IRON LTD

TSX:CIA (12/1/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

5.26

+0.04 (+0.77%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-28 2026-01-28
Inst Owners34.23%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners8.85%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.80B
Revenue(TTM)1.67B
Net Income(TTM)121.46M
Analysts78.18
Price Target5.42 (3.04%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.92%
Yearly Dividend0.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP86.57%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date11-11 2025-11-11 (0.1101)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-5.75%
Min EPS beat(2)-36.28%
Max EPS beat(2)24.77%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-28.21%
Min EPS beat(4)-100%
Max EPS beat(4)24.77%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-26.07%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-25.65%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-20.52%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)5.08%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.75%
Max Revenue beat(2)17.9%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.46%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.75%
Max Revenue beat(4)17.9%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.45%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.4%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.97%
PT rev (1m)3.24%
PT rev (3m)3.69%
EPS NQ rev (1m)19.73%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-15.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)25.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)18.55%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)17.48%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)8.14%
Revenue NY rev (1m)4.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.36%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.92
Fwd PE 12.89
P/S 1.68
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 8.25
P/B 1.87
P/tB 1.88
EV/EBITDA 7.95
EPS(TTM)0.24
EY4.56%
EPS(NY)0.41
Fwd EY7.76%
FCF(TTM)-0.37
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.64
OCFY12.12%
SpS3.13
BVpS2.81
TBVpS2.8
PEG (NY)2.43
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number3.9
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.53%
ROE 8.1%
ROCE 9.01%
ROIC 5.1%
ROICexc 5.7%
ROICexgc 5.71%
OM 16.68%
PM (TTM) 7.27%
GM 21.3%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)7.35%
ROA(5y)15.87%
ROE(3y)14.19%
ROE(5y)28.4%
ROIC(3y)9.37%
ROIC(5y)19%
ROICexc(3y)10.84%
ROICexc(5y)28.87%
ROICexgc(3y)10.88%
ROICexgc(5y)29.1%
ROCE(3y)16.55%
ROCE(5y)33.57%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-42.32%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-28.41%
ROICexc growth 3Y-42.24%
ROICexc growth 5Y-28.44%
OM growth 3Y-31.3%
OM growth 5Y-13.67%
PM growth 3Y-37.24%
PM growth 5Y-4.94%
GM growth 3Y-27.69%
GM growth 5Y-11.6%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.49
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.68
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 2.27
Cap/Depr 316.85%
Cap/Sales 32.17%
Interest Coverage 5.96
Cash Conversion 75.83%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.57
Quick Ratio 1.73
Altman-Z 2.22
F-Score4
WACC9.36%
ROIC/WACC0.54
Cap/Depr(3y)309.58%
Cap/Depr(5y)525.09%
Cap/Sales(3y)27.11%
Cap/Sales(5y)26.21%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-51.02%
EPS 3Y-35.43%
EPS 5Y-0.7%
EPS Q2Q%175%
EPS Next Y9.03%
EPS Next 2Y20.73%
EPS Next 3Y16.4%
EPS Next 5Y3.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.83%
Revenue growth 3Y3.22%
Revenue growth 5Y15.4%
Sales Q2Q%40.43%
Revenue Next Year8.93%
Revenue Next 2Y7.55%
Revenue Next 3Y6.04%
Revenue Next 5Y1.5%
EBIT growth 1Y-38.27%
EBIT growth 3Y-29.09%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.37%
EBIT Next Year24.77%
EBIT Next 3Y23.24%
EBIT Next 5Y9.49%
FCF growth 1Y-231.91%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-13.39%
OCF growth 3Y-13.54%
OCF growth 5Y-0.36%

CHAMPION IRON LTD / CIA.CA FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for CIA stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CIA.CA.


What is the valuation status for CIA stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to CHAMPION IRON LTD (CIA.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of CIA stock?

CHAMPION IRON LTD (CIA.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CIA stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CHAMPION IRON LTD (CIA.CA) is 21.92 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.87.


What is the earnings growth outlook for CHAMPION IRON LTD?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CHAMPION IRON LTD (CIA.CA) is expected to grow by 9.03% in the next year.