CHAMPION IRON LTD (CIA.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:CIA - AU000000CIA2 - Common Stock
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Taking everything into account, CIA scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CIA was compared to 792 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 valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
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.
In the past 5 years CIA has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years CIA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.76%, CIA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.74% of the companies in the same industry.
CIA's Return On Equity of 5.86% is amongst the best of the industry. CIA outperforms 88.76% of its industry peers.
CIA's Return On Invested Capital of 3.90% is amongst the best of the industry. CIA outperforms 90.78% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CIA is below the industry average of 12.40%.
The 3 year average ROIC (9.37%) for CIA is well above the current ROIC(3.90%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.76% | ||
| ROE | 5.86% | ||
| ROIC | 3.9% |
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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 5.52%, CIA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.66% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CIA has declined.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 12.14%, CIA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.53% 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 (17.29%) than 87.63% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CIA has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.14% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.52% | ||
| GM | 17.29% |
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.
Compared to 5 years ago, CIA has more shares outstanding
CIA has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.25 indicates that CIA is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.25, CIA is in line with its industry, outperforming 49.24% of the companies in the same industry.
CIA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.54. This is a neutral value indicating CIA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CIA (0.54) is worse than 73.74% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.25 |
ROIC/WACC0.44
WACC8.82%
2.3 Liquidity
CIA has a Current Ratio of 1.83. This is a normal value and indicates that CIA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CIA's Current ratio of 1.83 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CIA outperforms 49.24% of its industry peers.
CIA has a Quick Ratio of 1.83. This is a bad value and indicates that CIA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CIA has a Quick ratio (0.99) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.83 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.99 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CIA shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -70.18%.
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 decreased by -9.72% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing by 15.40% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-70.18%
EPS 3Y-35.43%
EPS 5Y-0.7%
EPS Q2Q%-68.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.72%
Revenue growth 3Y3.22%
Revenue growth 5Y15.4%
Sales Q2Q%-16.5%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.43% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.56% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-12.82%
EPS Next 2Y18.2%
EPS Next 3Y14.32%
EPS Next 5Y5.43%
Revenue Next Year4.68%
Revenue Next 2Y7.24%
Revenue Next 3Y5.45%
Revenue Next 5Y0.56%
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
CIA is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 29.41.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CIA is valued cheaper than 89.27% of the companies in the same industry.
CIA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 25.67.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.78, which indicates a correct valuation of CIA.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CIA indicates a rather cheap valuation: CIA is cheaper than 91.41% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CIA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 31.86.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.78 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CIA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 94.57% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.67 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
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 14.32% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y18.2%
EPS Next 3Y14.32%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CIA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.01%, which is a nice return.
CIA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 12.97. CIA pays more dividend than 98.99% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, CIA pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.01% |
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
122.69% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CIA. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP122.69%
EPS Next 2Y18.2%
EPS Next 3Y14.32%
TSX:CIA (11/6/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
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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 Cap2.67B
Revenue(TTM)1.53B
Net Income(TTM)84.47M
Analysts81.67
Price Target5.38 (7.6%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.01% |
Yearly Dividend0.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP122.69%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-18.81%
Min EPS beat(2)-36.28%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.35%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-51.24%
Min EPS beat(4)-100%
Max EPS beat(4)-1.35%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-29.89%
EPS beat(12)1
Avg EPS beat(12)-28.23%
EPS beat(16)3
Avg EPS beat(16)-22.13%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.94%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.75%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.13%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-9.55%
Min Revenue beat(4)-26.14%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.13%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-6.95%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.2%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-4.17%
PT rev (1m)-1.08%
PT rev (3m)-0.96%
EPS NQ rev (1m)165.81%
EPS NQ rev (3m)19.64%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-56.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)8.49%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)8.49%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.07%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.78 | ||
| P/S | 1.74 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 7.54 | ||
| P/B | 1.85 | ||
| P/tB | 1.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.67 |
EPS(TTM)0.17
EY3.4%
EPS(NY)0.39
Fwd EY7.82%
FCF(TTM)-0.47
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.66
OCFY13.27%
SpS2.87
BVpS2.71
TBVpS2.7
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number3.22
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.76% | ||
| ROE | 5.86% | ||
| ROCE | 6.89% | ||
| ROIC | 3.9% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.17% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.18% | ||
| OM | 12.14% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.52% | ||
| GM | 17.29% | ||
| 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-Score3
Asset Turnover0.5
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.24 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 376.71% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 39.38% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.43 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 102.39% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.83 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.99 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.25 |
F-Score3
WACC8.82%
ROIC/WACC0.44
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)-70.18%
EPS 3Y-35.43%
EPS 5Y-0.7%
EPS Q2Q%-68.75%
EPS Next Y-12.82%
EPS Next 2Y18.2%
EPS Next 3Y14.32%
EPS Next 5Y5.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.72%
Revenue growth 3Y3.22%
Revenue growth 5Y15.4%
Sales Q2Q%-16.5%
Revenue Next Year4.68%
Revenue Next 2Y7.24%
Revenue Next 3Y5.45%
Revenue Next 5Y0.56%
EBIT growth 1Y-65.34%
EBIT growth 3Y-29.09%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.37%
EBIT Next Year24.77%
EBIT Next 3Y21.3%
EBIT Next 5Y9.77%
FCF growth 1Y-375.26%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y11.42%
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 4 / 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 29.41 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.85.
What is the earnings growth outlook for CHAMPION IRON LTD?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CHAMPION IRON LTD (CIA.CA) is expected to decline by -12.82% in the next year.