CHAMPION IRON LTD (CIA.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:CIA • AU000000CIA2
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This CIA.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. CIA.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- CIA had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year CIA had a positive cash flow from operations.
- 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
- CIA has a Return On Assets of 5.39%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CIA outperforms 89.05% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of CIA (12.23%) is better than 91.00% of its industry peers.
- CIA has a better Return On Invested Capital (6.18%) than 91.73% of its industry peers.
- CIA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.37%. This is below the industry average of 12.69%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.39% | ||
| ROE | 12.23% | ||
| ROIC | 6.18% |
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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 10.37%, CIA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.61% of the companies in the same industry.
- CIA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- CIA has a better Operating Margin (19.04%) than 91.97% of its industry peers.
- CIA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- CIA has a better Gross Margin (24.02%) than 89.29% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CIA has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 19.04% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.37% | ||
| GM | 24.02% |
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. CIA.CA Health Analysis
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.
- CIA has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- CIA has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.21 indicates that CIA is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- CIA has a Altman-Z score (2.21) which is in line with its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.66 indicates that CIA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- CIA has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.66. This is in the lower half of the industry: CIA underperforms 71.41% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.66 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.21 |
ROIC/WACC0.58
WACC10.65%
2.3 Liquidity
- CIA has a Current Ratio of 2.56. This indicates that CIA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of CIA (2.56) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- CIA has a Quick Ratio of 1.68. 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 (1.68) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.56 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.68 |
3. CIA.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- CIA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 44.00%, which is quite impressive.
- 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 quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 17.61%.
- 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)44%
EPS 3Y-35.43%
EPS 5Y-0.7%
EPS Q2Q%3584.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.61%
Revenue growth 3Y3.22%
Revenue growth 5Y15.4%
Sales Q2Q%30.05%
3.2 Future
- CIA is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 1.83% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, CIA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.52% on average per year.
EPS Next Y38.27%
EPS Next 2Y24.07%
EPS Next 3Y18.91%
EPS Next 5Y1.83%
Revenue Next Year11.48%
Revenue Next 2Y8.87%
Revenue Next 3Y4.92%
Revenue Next 5Y2.52%
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.
- 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. CIA.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- CIA is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.75.
- 95.01% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CIA, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CIA to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.70), we can say CIA is valued rather cheaply.
- CIA is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.65.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CIA indicates a rather cheap valuation: CIA is cheaper than 92.21% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CIA to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.84), we can say CIA is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.65 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CIA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 96.96% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.31 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap 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 18.91% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.33
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y24.07%
EPS Next 3Y18.91%
5. CIA.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- CIA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.60%, which is a nice return.
- CIA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.38. CIA pays more dividend than 99.39% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, CIA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.6% |
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 57.75% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP57.75%
EPS Next 2Y24.07%
EPS Next 3Y18.91%
CIA.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:CIA (3/13/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
4.59
-0.07 (-1.5%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)01-29 2026-01-29/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-26 2026-05-26/amc
Inst Owners36.95%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners8.78%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.45B
Revenue(TTM)1.78B
Net Income(TTM)184.69M
Analysts76.36
Price Target6.34 (38.13%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.6% |
Yearly Dividend0.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP57.75%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)42.67%
Min EPS beat(2)24.77%
Max EPS beat(2)60.58%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)11.93%
Min EPS beat(4)-36.28%
Max EPS beat(4)60.58%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-19.96%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-20.34%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-17.15%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)9.25%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.6%
Max Revenue beat(2)17.9%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.16%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.75%
Max Revenue beat(4)17.9%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.36%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.11%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.93%
PT rev (1m)0.63%
PT rev (3m)11.42%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.97%
EPS NQ rev (3m)29.56%
EPS NY rev (1m)10.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)16.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.96%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.95%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.99%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.82%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.65 | ||
| P/S | 1.37 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 5.72 | ||
| P/B | 1.62 | ||
| P/tB | 1.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.31 |
EPS(TTM)0.36
EY7.84%
EPS(NY)0.43
Fwd EY9.39%
FCF(TTM)-0.01
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.8
OCFY17.5%
SpS3.34
BVpS2.83
TBVpS2.82
PEG (NY)0.33
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number4.79
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.39% | ||
| ROE | 12.23% | ||
| ROCE | 10.91% | ||
| ROIC | 6.18% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.7% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.71% | ||
| OM | 19.04% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.37% | ||
| GM | 24.02% | ||
| 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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.52
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.66 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.93 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 243.15% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 24.33% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 7.45 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 82.81% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.56 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.68 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.21 |
F-Score6
WACC10.65%
ROIC/WACC0.58
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)44%
EPS 3Y-35.43%
EPS 5Y-0.7%
EPS Q2Q%3584.85%
EPS Next Y38.27%
EPS Next 2Y24.07%
EPS Next 3Y18.91%
EPS Next 5Y1.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.61%
Revenue growth 3Y3.22%
Revenue growth 5Y15.4%
Sales Q2Q%30.05%
Revenue Next Year11.48%
Revenue Next 2Y8.87%
Revenue Next 3Y4.92%
Revenue Next 5Y2.52%
EBIT growth 1Y16.46%
EBIT growth 3Y-29.09%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.37%
EBIT Next Year60.98%
EBIT Next 3Y28.55%
EBIT Next 5Y8.84%
FCF growth 1Y-101.96%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-20.96%
OCF growth 3Y-13.54%
OCF growth 5Y-0.36%
CHAMPION IRON LTD / CIA.CA Fundamental Analysis 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 of CHAMPION IRON LTD (CIA.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to CHAMPION IRON LTD (CIA.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of CIA stock?
CHAMPION IRON LTD (CIA.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for CIA stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CHAMPION IRON LTD (CIA.CA) is expected to grow by 38.27% in the next year.
Is the dividend of CHAMPION IRON LTD sustainable?
The dividend rating of CHAMPION IRON LTD (CIA.CA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 57.75%.