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CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC (CLF) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:CLF - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US1858991011 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

6.48  -0.49 (-7.03%)

After market: 6.4899 +0.01 (+0.15%)

Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10 to CLF. CLF was compared to 154 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. CLF may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. While showing a medium growth rate, CLF is valued expensive at the moment.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CLF has reported negative net income.
In the past year CLF had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years CLF reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
CLF had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
CLF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCLF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B 4B

1.2 Ratios

CLF has a Return On Assets (-3.60%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CLF has a Return On Equity of -11.31%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CLF underperforms 62.99% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -3.6%
ROE -11.31%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)1.93%
ROA(5y)4.16%
ROE(3y)3.63%
ROE(5y)12.18%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
CLF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCLF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100 200

1.3 Margins

CLF has a worse Gross Margin (0.36%) than 64.29% of its industry peers.
CLF's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for CLF so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 0.36%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-74.57%
GM growth 5Y-58.3%
CLF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCLF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

CLF does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, CLF has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for CLF has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CLF is higher compared to a year ago.
CLF Yearly Shares OutstandingCLF Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
CLF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCLF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.25, we must say that CLF is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of CLF (1.25) is worse than 68.83% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.11 is on the high side and indicates that CLF has dependencies on debt financing.
CLF's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.11 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CLF is outperformed by 86.36% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.11
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.25
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.23%
CLF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCLF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

CLF has a Current Ratio of 2.08. This indicates that CLF is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CLF (2.08) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.55 indicates that CLF may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CLF has a worse Quick ratio (0.55) than 85.06% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.08
Quick Ratio 0.55
CLF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCLF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CLF shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -284.85%.
CLF shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -12.78%.
Measured over the past years, CLF shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 57.33% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-284.85%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-655.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.78%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.1%
Revenue growth 5Y57.33%
Sales Q2Q%-10.96%

3.2 Future

CLF is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 35.11% yearly.
CLF is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.94% yearly.
EPS Next Y21.93%
EPS Next 2Y52.57%
EPS Next 3Y35.11%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.09%
Revenue Next 2Y4.9%
Revenue Next 3Y4.9%
Revenue Next 5Y1.94%

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
CLF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCLF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 5B 10B 15B 20B
CLF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCLF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 2 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

CLF reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.69, the valuation of CLF can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CLF is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.76. CLF is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 15.69
CLF Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCLF Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

CLF's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 24.25
CLF Per share dataCLF EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

CLF's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CLF's earnings are expected to grow with 35.11% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y52.57%
EPS Next 3Y35.11%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for CLF!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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CLEVELAND-CLIFFS INC

NYSE:CLF (5/23/2025, 9:23:23 PM)

After market: 6.4899 +0.01 (+0.15%)

6.48

-0.49 (-7.03%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)05-07 2025-05-07/amc
Earnings (Next)07-21 2025-07-21/amc
Inst Owners74.09%
Inst Owner Change-0.26%
Ins Owners1.52%
Ins Owner Change10.11%
Market Cap3.21B
Analysts68.89
Price Target11.31 (74.54%)
Short Float %14.58%
Short Ratio3.08
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-69.98%
Min EPS beat(2)-90.92%
Max EPS beat(2)-49.04%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-14.67%
Min EPS beat(4)-90.92%
Max EPS beat(4)100%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)2.54%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-5.94%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-9.78%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.23%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.15%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.31%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.82%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.15%
Max Revenue beat(4)-3.12%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.8%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.94%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.19%
PT rev (1m)-12.32%
PT rev (3m)-17.02%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.27%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-75.2%
EPS NY rev (1m)-47.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)-149.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.54%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.86%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 15.69
P/S 0.17
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 30.52
P/B 0.48
P/tB 0.86
EV/EBITDA 24.25
EPS(TTM)-2.44
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.41
Fwd EY6.37%
FCF(TTM)-1.19
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.21
OCFY3.28%
SpS38.8
BVpS13.48
TBVpS7.54
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -3.6%
ROE -11.31%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 0.36%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)1.93%
ROA(5y)4.16%
ROE(3y)3.63%
ROE(5y)12.18%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-74.57%
GM growth 5Y-58.3%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.92
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.11
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 16.52
Cap/Depr 73.08%
Cap/Sales 3.62%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 23.49%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.08
Quick Ratio 0.55
Altman-Z 1.25
F-Score4
WACC8.23%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)76.89%
Cap/Depr(5y)95.94%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.55%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.78%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-284.85%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-655.56%
EPS Next Y21.93%
EPS Next 2Y52.57%
EPS Next 3Y35.11%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.78%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.1%
Revenue growth 5Y57.33%
Sales Q2Q%-10.96%
Revenue Next Year4.09%
Revenue Next 2Y4.9%
Revenue Next 3Y4.9%
Revenue Next 5Y1.94%
EBIT growth 1Y-164.12%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year334.37%
EBIT Next 3Y79.36%
EBIT Next 5Y47.39%
FCF growth 1Y-136.4%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-95.37%
OCF growth 3Y-66.47%
OCF growth 5Y-28.65%