CHAMPION IRON LTD (CIA.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:CIA - AU000000CIA2 - Common Stock
4.8 CAD
+0.05 (+1.05%)
CIA gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 799 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.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CIA was profitable.
In the past year CIA had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years CIA has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years CIA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
CIA has a Return On Assets of 3.53%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CIA outperforms 87.48% of its industry peers.
CIA's Return On Equity of 8.10% is amongst the best of the industry. CIA outperforms 89.74% of its industry peers.
CIA's Return On Invested Capital of 5.10% is amongst the best of the industry. CIA outperforms 91.36% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CIA is below the industry average of 12.43%.
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
CIA has a better Profit Margin (7.27%) than 90.74% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CIA has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 16.68%, CIA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.74% of the companies in the same industry.
CIA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CIA has a better Gross Margin (21.30%) than 88.74% 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.
CIA has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CIA has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.14 indicates that CIA is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.14, CIA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.56% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.68 indicates that CIA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CIA (0.68) is worse than 74.72% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.68 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.14 |
ROIC/WACC0.56
WACC9.08%
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 (2.57) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.73 indicates that CIA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CIA's Quick ratio of 1.73 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CIA outperforms 49.81% of its industry peers.
| 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 -37.78%.
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%.
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)-37.78%
EPS 3Y-35.43%
EPS 5Y-0.7%
EPS Q2Q%182.71%
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 quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 12.09% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.55% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y9.03%
EPS Next 2Y20.73%
EPS Next 3Y13.45%
EPS Next 5Y12.09%
Revenue Next Year8.93%
Revenue Next 2Y7.55%
Revenue Next 3Y5.65%
Revenue Next 5Y2.55%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 17.14, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of CIA.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CIA indicates a rather cheap valuation: CIA is cheaper than 92.74% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.45, CIA is valued a bit cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.76, the valuation of CIA can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CIA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.86% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CIA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.46.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.76 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CIA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.37% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.35 |
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 13.45% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.9
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y20.73%
EPS Next 3Y13.45%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CIA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.98%.
CIA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 12.80. CIA pays more dividend than 99.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.45, CIA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.98% |
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 2Y20.73%
EPS Next 3Y13.45%
TSX:CIA (11/21/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
4.8
+0.05 (+1.05%)
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 Cap2.56B
Revenue(TTM)1.67B
Net Income(TTM)121.46M
Analysts78.18
Price Target5.28 (10%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.98% |
Yearly Dividend0.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP86.57%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.88%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.75%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.99%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.51%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.75%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.99%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.94%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.39%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.72%
PT rev (1m)0.64%
PT rev (3m)-0.96%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-20.73%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-38.9%
EPS NY rev (1m)25.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)-45.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.48%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.48%
Revenue NY rev (1m)4.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.21%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.76 | ||
| P/S | 1.53 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 7.53 | ||
| P/B | 1.71 | ||
| P/tB | 1.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.35 |
EPS(TTM)0.28
EY5.83%
EPS(NY)0.41
Fwd EY8.5%
FCF(TTM)-0.37
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.64
OCFY13.29%
SpS3.13
BVpS2.81
TBVpS2.8
PEG (NY)1.9
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number4.21
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 | 2.14 |
F-Score4
WACC9.08%
ROIC/WACC0.56
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)-37.78%
EPS 3Y-35.43%
EPS 5Y-0.7%
EPS Q2Q%182.71%
EPS Next Y9.03%
EPS Next 2Y20.73%
EPS Next 3Y13.45%
EPS Next 5Y12.09%
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 3Y5.65%
Revenue Next 5Y2.55%
EBIT growth 1Y-38.27%
EBIT growth 3Y-29.09%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.37%
EBIT Next Year24.77%
EBIT Next 3Y23.49%
EBIT Next 5Y15.16%
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 17.14 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.71.
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.