CHAMPION IRON LTD (CIA.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:CIA - AU000000CIA2 - Common Stock
5.22 CAD
+0.15 (+2.96%)
Taking everything into account, CIA scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CIA was compared to 796 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. While CIA belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. CIA has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CIA had positive earnings in the past year.
CIA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.53%, CIA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.56% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 8.10%, CIA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.45% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.10%, CIA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.08% of the companies in the same industry.
CIA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.37%. This 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 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 90.95% of its industry peers.
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.
CIA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of CIA (21.30%) is better than 88.82% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CIA has declined.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CIA is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for CIA remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
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 2.22. 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.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.22, CIA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.74% of the companies in the same industry.
CIA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.68. This is a neutral value indicating 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.68 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.22 |
ROIC/WACC0.55
WACC9.35%
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 has a Current ratio of 2.57. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CIA outperforms 55.40% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.73 indicates that CIA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of CIA (1.73) 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
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.
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 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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.75, CIA is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CIA indicates a rather cheap valuation: CIA is cheaper than 91.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.31, CIA is valued at the same level.
CIA is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.79.
91.83% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CIA, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
CIA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.56, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.79 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CIA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CIA is cheaper than 95.98% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.9 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates CIA does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
CIA has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CIA's earnings are expected to grow with 16.40% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.41
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y20.73%
EPS Next 3Y16.4%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.92%, CIA has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 11.98, CIA pays a better dividend. On top of this CIA pays more dividend than 99.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, CIA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
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%
TSX:CIA (11/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
5.22
+0.15 (+2.96%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners34.23%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners8.85%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.78B
Revenue(TTM)1.67B
Net Income(TTM)121.46M
Analysts78.18
Price Target5.42 (3.83%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.92% |
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)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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.79 | ||
| P/S | 1.67 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 8.18 | ||
| P/B | 1.86 | ||
| P/tB | 1.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.9 |
EPS(TTM)0.24
EY4.6%
EPS(NY)0.41
Fwd EY7.82%
FCF(TTM)-0.37
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.64
OCFY12.22%
SpS3.13
BVpS2.81
TBVpS2.8
PEG (NY)2.41
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 | 2.22 |
F-Score4
WACC9.35%
ROIC/WACC0.55
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 21.75 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.86.
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.