CHAMPION IRON LTD (CIA.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CIA - AU000000CIA2 - Common Stock
5.61 CAD
+0.09 (+1.63%)
Taking everything into account, CIA scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CIA was compared to 814 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. CIA has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. CIA is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CIA was profitable.
CIA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years CIA has been profitable.
In the past 5 years CIA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of CIA (3.53%) is better than 87.59% of its industry peers.
CIA has a Return On Equity of 8.10%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CIA outperforms 89.80% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.10%, CIA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.66% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CIA is below the industry average of 12.95%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.10%) for CIA is well below the 3 year average (9.37%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that CIA had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of CIA (7.27%) is better than 91.15% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CIA has declined.
CIA's Operating Margin of 16.68% is amongst the best of the industry. CIA outperforms 91.15% of its industry peers.
CIA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 21.30%, CIA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.82% of the companies in the same industry.
CIA's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
CIA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CIA has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for CIA has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CIA has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
CIA has an Altman-Z score of 2.28. This is not the best score and indicates that CIA is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
CIA's Altman-Z score of 2.28 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CIA outperforms 47.05% of its industry peers.
CIA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.68. This is a neutral value indicating CIA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.68, CIA is doing worse than 74.08% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.68 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.28 |
ROIC/WACC0.51
WACC9.9%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.57 indicates that CIA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
CIA has a Current ratio (2.57) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.73 indicates that CIA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CIA has a Quick ratio (1.73) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.57 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.73 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for CIA have decreased strongly by -51.02% in the last year.
CIA shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -0.70% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.83% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, CIA shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 15.40% on average per year.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, CIA will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 3.93% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, CIA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.50% on average per year.
EPS Next Y18.4%
EPS Next 2Y24.65%
EPS Next 3Y15.97%
EPS Next 5Y3.93%
Revenue Next Year10.56%
Revenue Next 2Y8.59%
Revenue Next 3Y5.94%
Revenue Next 5Y1.5%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
CIA is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.38.
91.28% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CIA, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.57, CIA is valued at the same level.
CIA is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.89.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CIA is valued cheaper than 92.38% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CIA to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.04), we can say CIA is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.89 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CIA indicates a rather cheap valuation: CIA is cheaper than 96.19% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.37 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of CIA may justify a higher PE ratio.
CIA's earnings are expected to grow with 15.97% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.27
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y24.65%
EPS Next 3Y15.97%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CIA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.69%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.61, CIA pays a better dividend. On top of this CIA pays more dividend than 99.02% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.88, CIA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.69% |
5.2 History
CIA has paid a dividend for less than 5 years, so there is no long track record yet.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
CIA pays out 86.57% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP86.57%
EPS Next 2Y24.65%
EPS Next 3Y15.97%
TSX:CIA (12/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
5.61
+0.09 (+1.63%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners35.53%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners8.85%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.99B
Revenue(TTM)1.67B
Net Income(TTM)121.46M
Analysts78.18
Price Target5.69 (1.43%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.69% |
Yearly Dividend0.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP86.57%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
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)7.81%
PT rev (3m)4.7%
EPS NQ rev (1m)18.7%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.1%
EPS NY rev (1m)8.59%
EPS NY rev (3m)28.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)11.22%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)20.27%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.51%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.93%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.89 | ||
| P/S | 1.79 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 8.8 | ||
| P/B | 2 | ||
| P/tB | 2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.37 |
EPS(TTM)0.24
EY4.28%
EPS(NY)0.44
Fwd EY7.76%
FCF(TTM)-0.37
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.64
OCFY11.37%
SpS3.13
BVpS2.81
TBVpS2.8
PEG (NY)1.27
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number3.9
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 2.28 |
F-Score4
WACC9.9%
ROIC/WACC0.51
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 Y18.4%
EPS Next 2Y24.65%
EPS Next 3Y15.97%
EPS Next 5Y3.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.83%
Revenue growth 3Y3.22%
Revenue growth 5Y15.4%
Sales Q2Q%40.43%
Revenue Next Year10.56%
Revenue Next 2Y8.59%
Revenue Next 3Y5.94%
Revenue Next 5Y1.5%
EBIT growth 1Y-38.27%
EBIT growth 3Y-29.09%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.37%
EBIT Next Year53.31%
EBIT Next 3Y30.45%
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 23.38 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.
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 18.4% in the next year.