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.

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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.
  • CIA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years CIA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M 400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of CIA (5.39%) is better than 89.18% of its industry peers.
  • CIA has a Return On Equity of 12.23%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CIA outperforms 90.82% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of CIA (6.18%) is better than 91.45% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CIA is below the industry average of 12.79%.
Industry RankSector 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%
CIA.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCIA.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50 -50 -100

1.3 Margins

  • CIA has a Profit Margin of 10.37%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CIA outperforms 90.94% of its industry peers.
  • CIA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of CIA (19.04%) is better than 91.32% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CIA has declined.
  • CIA's Gross Margin of 24.02% is amongst the best of the industry. CIA outperforms 88.55% of its industry peers.
  • CIA's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
CIA.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCIA.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

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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.
  • CIA has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 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 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

  • CIA has an Altman-Z score of 2.29. 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.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.29, CIA is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.04% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CIA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.66. This is a neutral value indicating 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 72.70% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.66
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 2.29
ROIC/WACC0.49
WACC12.59%
CIA.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCIA.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B

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.
  • CIA has a Current ratio of 2.56. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CIA outperforms 56.10% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.68 indicates that CIA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 1.68, CIA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.18% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.56
Quick Ratio 1.68
CIA.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCIA.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

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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.
  • CIA shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -0.70% yearly.
  • CIA shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 17.61%.
  • CIA shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 15.40% yearly.
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.
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. CIA.CA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.17, which indicates a correct valuation of CIA.
  • 93.84% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CIA, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • CIA is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.58, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.83, the valuation of CIA can be described as very reasonable.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CIA indicates a rather cheap valuation: CIA is cheaper than 91.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • CIA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.81.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.17
Fwd PE 11.83
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 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

  • CIA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CIA is cheaper than 96.10% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.84
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

  • CIA's 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)0.37
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y24.07%
EPS Next 3Y18.91%

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5. CIA.CA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.13%, CIA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • CIA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.48. CIA pays more dividend than 99.12% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CIA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.13%

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

  • 57.75% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CIA. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP57.75%
EPS Next 2Y24.07%
EPS Next 3Y18.91%
CIA.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCIA.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 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

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CIA.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

CHAMPION IRON LTD

TSX:CIA (3/31/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)01-29
Earnings (Next)05-26
Inst Owners36.95%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners8.78%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.72B
Revenue(TTM)1.78B
Net Income(TTM)184.69M
Analysts76.36
Price Target6.34 (24.31%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.13%
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%
PT rev (3m)13.2%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)29.56%
EPS NY rev (1m)10.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)18%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.95%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.99%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.17
Fwd PE 11.83
P/S 1.53
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 6.35
P/B 1.8
P/tB 1.81
EV/EBITDA 6.84
EPS(TTM)0.36
EY7.06%
EPS(NY)0.43
Fwd EY8.45%
FCF(TTM)-0.01
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.8
OCFY15.75%
SpS3.34
BVpS2.83
TBVpS2.82
PEG (NY)0.37
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number4.79
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 2.29
F-Score6
WACC12.59%
ROIC/WACC0.49
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 6 / 10 to CHAMPION IRON LTD (CIA.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is CHAMPION IRON LTD (CIA.CA) stock?

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


What are the PE and PB ratios of CHAMPION IRON LTD (CIA.CA) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CHAMPION IRON LTD (CIA.CA) is 14.17 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.8.


What is the expected EPS growth for CHAMPION IRON LTD (CIA.CA) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CHAMPION IRON LTD (CIA.CA) is expected to grow by 38.27% in the next year.