CHAMPION IRON LTD (CIA.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:CIA - Toronto Stock Exchange - AU000000CIA2 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD
Taking everything into account, CIA scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CIA was compared to 797 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 it does not seem to be growing.
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.
In the past 5 years CIA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.69%, CIA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.21% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 9.90%, CIA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.97% of the companies in the same industry.
CIA has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.79%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CIA outperforms 92.35% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CIA is below the industry average of 11.45%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.69% | ||
| ROE | 9.9% | ||
| ROIC | 6.79% |
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 Profit Margin of 8.84%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CIA outperforms 92.47% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CIA has declined.
CIA has a better Operating Margin (19.95%) than 92.22% of its industry peers.
CIA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CIA has a Gross Margin of 25.01%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CIA outperforms 90.09% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CIA has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 19.95% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.84% | ||
| GM | 25.01% |
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.
CIA has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
CIA has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CIA is higher compared to a year ago.
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 54.96% of the companies in the same industry.
CIA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.52. This is a neutral value indicating CIA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.52, CIA is doing worse than 73.15% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.52 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.25 |
ROIC/WACC0.77
WACC8.79%
2.3 Liquidity
CIA has a Current Ratio of 2.04. This indicates that CIA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CIA (2.04) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CIA has a Quick Ratio of 1.04. This is a normal value and indicates that CIA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.04, CIA is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.05% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.04 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for CIA have decreased strongly by -70.18% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -0.70% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, CIA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.40% in the last year.
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)-70.18%
EPS 3Y-35.43%
EPS 5Y-0.7%
EPS Q2Q%-68.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.4%
Revenue growth 3Y3.22%
Revenue growth 5Y15.4%
Sales Q2Q%-16.5%
3.2 Future
CIA is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -2.64% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, CIA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.29% on average per year.
EPS Next Y100.34%
EPS Next 2Y46.03%
EPS Next 3Y26.63%
EPS Next 5Y-2.64%
Revenue Next Year10.26%
Revenue Next 2Y8.17%
Revenue Next 3Y5.37%
Revenue Next 5Y0.29%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.24, 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 90.21% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.99. CIA is around the same levels.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.33, the valuation of CIA can be described as very cheap.
CIA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CIA is cheaper than 94.86% of the companies in the same industry.
CIA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.36, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.33 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CIA is valued cheaper than 95.73% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.75 |
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.
The decent profitability rating of CIA may justify a higher PE ratio.
CIA's earnings are expected to grow with 26.63% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.22
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y46.03%
EPS Next 3Y26.63%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CIA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.32%, which is a nice return.
CIA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 16.93. CIA pays more dividend than 98.87% 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 | 5.32% |
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 72.96% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP72.96%
EPS Next 2Y46.03%
EPS Next 3Y26.63%
TSX:CIA (8/6/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
3.78
+0.03 (+0.8%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners39.34%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners9.04%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.02B
Analysts83.08
Price Target5.43 (43.65%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.32% |
Yearly Dividend0.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP72.96%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-50.67%
Min EPS beat(2)-100%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.35%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-42.58%
Min EPS beat(4)-100%
Max EPS beat(4)-1.35%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-33.15%
EPS beat(12)1
Avg EPS beat(12)-28.92%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-18.86%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.15%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.17%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.13%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-6.48%
Min Revenue beat(4)-26.14%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.53%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.66%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.28%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.63%
PT rev (1m)-9.06%
PT rev (3m)-5.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-23.81%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-50.47%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.04%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-16.56%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-6%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.33 | ||
| P/S | 1.25 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 6.63 | ||
| P/B | 1.4 | ||
| P/tB | 1.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.75 |
EPS(TTM)0.17
EY4.5%
EPS(NY)0.6
Fwd EY15.8%
FCF(TTM)-0.57
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.57
OCFY15.08%
SpS3.01
BVpS2.69
TBVpS2.68
PEG (NY)0.22
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.69% | ||
| ROE | 9.9% | ||
| ROCE | 12% | ||
| ROIC | 6.79% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.1% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.12% | ||
| OM | 19.95% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.84% | ||
| GM | 25.01% | ||
| 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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-42.32%
ROICexcg 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 Turnover0.53
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.52 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.59 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 407.52% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 37.69% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.67 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 64.81% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.25 |
F-Score3
WACC8.79%
ROIC/WACC0.77
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 Y100.34%
EPS Next 2Y46.03%
EPS Next 3Y26.63%
EPS Next 5Y-2.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.4%
Revenue growth 3Y3.22%
Revenue growth 5Y15.4%
Sales Q2Q%-16.5%
Revenue Next Year10.26%
Revenue Next 2Y8.17%
Revenue Next 3Y5.37%
Revenue Next 5Y0.29%
EBIT growth 1Y-25.32%
EBIT growth 3Y-29.09%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.37%
EBIT Next Year101.11%
EBIT Next 3Y27.24%
EBIT Next 5Y2.57%
FCF growth 1Y-329.67%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-35.94%
OCF growth 3Y-13.54%
OCF growth 5Y-0.36%