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Champion Iron (CIA) Share Price & Analysis

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CIA Stock Chart & Stats

A$1.86-A$0.03(-1.59%)
At close: 4:00 PM GMT+11
AU$2AU$2.5AU$3AU$3.5Aug 10Aug 24Sep 7Sep 21Oct 5Oct 19Nov 2
Day’s Range
AUD 1.82 - AUD 1.93
52-Week Range
AUD 1.79 - AUD 6.69
Previous Close
AUD 1.89
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
2.79M
Market Cap
AUD 1.06B
Enterprise Value
AUD 2.98B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
AUD 215.06M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
AUD 1.46B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
618.9
Beta
1.14
Next Earnings
Jan 28, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
-0
Last Dividend Ex-Date
Jun 11, 2026
Dividend Yield
7.04%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

High-Grade DR Demand

Rising premiums and broad prospective demand for high-grade direct-reduction material support Champion’s strategic positioning beyond standard iron ore. If the company converts this interest into recurring sales, the product mix could improve realized pricing and strengthen long-term revenue quality.

DRPF Project Execution

Completing a major processing project within budget reduces construction execution risk and leaves the company focused on ramp-up rather than further large-scale building. Successful commercialization could add higher-value capacity and improve operating leverage over the next several quarters.

Operational Scale And Liquidity

Meaningful revenue generation, higher quarter-end cash, and available liquidity provide a financial base for continued operations and DRPF ramp-up. This funding access can help Champion manage project spending and cyclical volatility while preserving the ability to execute its strategy.

Bears Say

Profitability Compression

Falling revenue and sharply lower margins show that recent earnings power has weakened materially from prior periods. A small net loss reduces internal funding capacity and makes future results more dependent on iron ore prices, operating execution, and a recovery in realized margins.

Higher Leverage And Covenant Risk

Higher leverage reduces financial flexibility during a downturn and increases the importance of maintaining adequate operating cash flow. The need for covenant relief, even while currently compliant, indicates that weaker earnings or cash generation could constrain capital allocation and liquidity access.

Weak And Volatile Free Cash Flow

Strong operating cash flow is not currently converting into dependable free cash flow, limiting funds available for debt reduction, dividends, or growth investment. Prior periods of negative free cash flow and ongoing ramp-up spending add execution risk if market conditions remain difficult.

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CIA FAQ

What was Champion Iron’s price range in the past 12 months?
Champion Iron lowest share price was AU$1.79 and its highest was AU$6.69 in the past 12 months.
What is Champion Iron’s market cap?
Champion Iron’s market cap is AU$1.06B.
When is Champion Iron’s upcoming earnings report date?
Champion Iron’s next earnings report is estimated for Jan 28, 2027 (not yet confirmed), which is in 85 days.
How were Champion Iron’s earnings last quarter?
Champion Iron released its earnings results on Oct 28, 2026. The company reported -AU$0.061 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -AU$0.033 by -AU$0.028.
Is Champion Iron overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Champion Iron’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Champion Iron pay dividends?
Champion Iron pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.02 which represents an annual dividend yield of 7.04%. See more information on Champion Iron dividends here
What is Champion Iron’s EPS estimate?
Champion Iron’s EPS estimate is -0.00.
How many shares outstanding does Champion Iron have?
Champion Iron has 560,046,940 shares outstanding.
What happened to Champion Iron’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Champion Iron reported an EPS of -AU$0.061 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -AU$0.033. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -17.257%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Champion Iron?
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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