Champion Iron Ltd. (AU:CIA)
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CIA Stock Chart & Stats
AU$4.94
AU$0.03(0.53%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$4.94
AU$0.03(0.53%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$3.75 - AU$6.69
Previous CloseN/A
Volume716.83K
Average Volume (3M)1.90M
Market Cap
AU$2.16B
Enterprise ValueAU$3.05B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$296.79M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$1.08B
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.9
Beta1.39
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
0.06Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.66%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.32
Shares Outstanding560,046,940
10 Day Avg. Volume1,878,628
30 Day Avg. Volume1,903,879
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.86
Price to Book (P/B)1.75
Price to Sales (P/S)1.52
P/FCF Ratio121.89
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$6.08Price Target Upside23.07% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)0.37
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$2.02B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Healthy MarginsSustained EBITDA (~28.7%) and net margins (~9.5%) indicate the core iron ore concentrate business generates healthy operating profitability. Durable margins support internal reinvestment, cover fixed costs through cycles, and provide a foundation for steady earnings conversion when volumes and prices normalize.
Improved Operating Cash FlowMaterial operating cash flow (~436M) that exceeds net income signals strong cash generation from operations. This enhances the firm's ability to service debt, fund sustaining capex and working capital, and maintain commercial operations in a cyclical commodities environment over the medium term.
Meaningful Equity BaseA substantial equity base (~1.53B) combined with moderate leverage provides financial flexibility. It gives capacity to absorb commodity cycles, supports access to capital markets, and underpins long-term project financing and investment in Quebec operations without immediate balance-sheet distress.
Bears Say
Rising LeverageNotable increase in debt to ~1.08B and a higher debt-to-equity (~0.70) reduces financial flexibility and raises interest and refinancing risk. In a commodity-cycle downturn, higher leverage can pressure liquidity, constrain strategic options and increase sensitivity to adverse price or demand shocks.
Weak, Volatile Free Cash FlowVery low FCF (~22M) following a large negative outflow (-302M) shows unstable conversion from OCF to free cash. Persistent FCF volatility limits capacity to sustainably fund growth, dividends or repay debt, and raises reliance on external financing during weaker price or volume periods.
Revenue Normalization/cyclicalitySharp revenue normalization and negative 2026 growth highlight exposure to iron ore price and demand cycles. Structural cyclicality in steel/raw materials markets can lead to volatile top-line and earnings, complicating long-term planning and increasing the risk of repeat profit compression in downcycles.
Champion Iron News
CIA FAQ
What was Champion Iron Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Champion Iron Ltd. lowest share price was AU$3.75 and its highest was AU$6.68 in the past 12 months.
What is Champion Iron Ltd.’s market cap?
Champion Iron Ltd.’s market cap is AU$2.16B.
When is Champion Iron Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Champion Iron Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 33 days.
How were Champion Iron Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Champion Iron Ltd. released its earnings results on May 28, 2026. The company reported AU$0.04 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of AU$0.053 by -AU$0.013.
Is Champion Iron Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Champion Iron Ltd.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Champion Iron Ltd. pay dividends?
Champion Iron Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.02 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.66%. See more information on Champion Iron Ltd. dividends here
What is Champion Iron Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Champion Iron Ltd.’s EPS estimate is 0.06.
How many shares outstanding does Champion Iron Ltd. have?
Champion Iron Ltd. has 560,046,940 shares outstanding.
What happened to Champion Iron Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Champion Iron Ltd. reported an EPS of AU$0.04 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of AU$0.053. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.595%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Champion Iron Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:CIA
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Champion Iron Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$6.08 (23.07% Upside)
AU$6.08 (23.07% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:CIA Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-26.12%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
11.27%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
14.69%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Champion Iron Ltd.
Champion Iron Limited is a Canadian enterprise focused on the entire lifecycle of iron ore operations, from the acquisition and exploration of new sites to the development and eventual extraction of deposits within the nation. The company's key assets include the prominent Bloom Lake Mine, located in southern Labrador; the Consolidated Fire Lake North project in Quebec, which encompasses the Fire Lake North, Don Lake, Bellechasse, and Oil Can deposits; and the Kamistiatusset project, also situated in Labrador. Champion Iron's iron ore concentrate is supplied to a broad international client base, with significant presence in markets such as China, Japan, the Middle East, Europe, South Korea, and India. The firm's main office is established in Montreal, Canada.
CIA Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$6.08
▲(23.07% Upside)
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