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CIA Stock Chart & Stats
AU$3.59
AU$0.08(2.05%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
AU$3.59
AU$0.08(2.05%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$3.04 - AU$6.69
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.39M
Average Volume (3M)2.22M
Market Cap
AU$1.74B
Enterprise ValueAU$3.42K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$198.85M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$1.42B
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.3
Beta1.32
Next Earnings
Oct 29, 2026EPS Estimate
0.02Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.26%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.20
Shares Outstanding560,046,940
10 Day Avg. Volume2,913,783
30 Day Avg. Volume2,216,409
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$5.21Price Target Upside45.26% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)0.16
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$1.90B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
DRPF Delivered On BudgetCompletion of the DRPF within its $500 million envelope provides a finished platform for higher-value DR-grade output. This can improve product mix and realized pricing over coming quarters, while on-budget execution reduces the risk of further major project overruns.
DR-grade Product PremiumsSigned DR-grade contracts and premiums on test cargoes indicate that Champion is advancing beyond standard concentrate sales toward a higher-value product category. Successful commercialization could support stronger realized prices and improve the revenue quality of Bloom Lake output.
Liquidity And Deleveraging CapacityLiquidity of approximately $653 million gives Champion financial capacity to operate through project ramp-up and market volatility. With most major capital spending complete, directing cash toward deleveraging could gradually improve balance-sheet resilience and reduce financing pressure.
Bears Say
Thin And Volatile Free Cash FlowVery thin and volatile free cash flow limits Champion’s ability to fund growth, reduce debt, and absorb operating disruptions from internally generated cash. The sharp contraction and repeated negative years suggest that accounting profitability does not consistently translate into financial flexibility.
Rising LeverageHigher leverage increases Champion’s financial sensitivity to weaker iron ore prices, lower volumes, or operating interruptions. Debt-to-equity has risen materially from earlier periods, leaving less balance-sheet flexibility and making deleveraging an important requirement for longer-term stability.
Cooling Earnings And Revenue TrendThe decline in revenue and profitability from prior periods shows that Champion’s earnings remain exposed to the cyclical steel and iron ore environment. Lower margins reduce the cash available for reinvestment and debt reduction, making sustained performance dependent on improved pricing, volumes, and cost absorption.
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$3.04 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$1.74B.
When is Champion Iron Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Champion Iron Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 29, 2026 which is in 29 days.
How were Champion Iron Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Champion Iron Ltd. released its earnings results on Jul 29, 2026. The company reported -AU$0.061 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of AU$0.005 by -AU$0.066.
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 4.26%. See more information on Champion Iron Ltd. dividends here
What is Champion Iron Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Champion Iron Ltd.’s EPS estimate is 0.02.
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$0.061 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of AU$0.005. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -8.816%.
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?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Champion Iron Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$5.21 (45.26% Upside)
AU$5.21 (45.26% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:CIA Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 68%
Sector Average 68%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth AU$20.7M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-27.29%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
4.26%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
33.30%
Trailing 12-Months
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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$5.21
▲(45.26% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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