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$3.90 - AU$6.69
Previous CloseN/A
Volume716.83K
Average Volume (3M)1.90M
Market Cap
AU$2.21B
Enterprise ValueAU$3.25B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$296.79M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$1.08B
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.0
Beta1.40
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
0.08Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.66%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.31
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$6.06Price Target Upside22.71% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)0.4
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$2.04B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Large-scale Production & SalesSustained quarterly volumes near 3.7–3.9Mt demonstrate durable operating scale and consistent throughput. Scale supports lower unit costs, stronger commercial leverage with buyers and shippers, and more predictable revenue generation, forming a stable base for longer-term project funding and operational resilience.
DRPF Commissioning & Capacity UpsideNear-term DRPF commissioning represents a structural upgrade: higher-grade concentrate and increased processing flexibility can boost realized prices and margins over time. A ~12-month ramp to nameplate spreads commissioning risk and, once scaled, should improve product mix, operating efficiency and long-term unit economics.
Strategic Acquisition With Secured FinancingAcquiring Rana Gruber expands geographic market access and adds incremental volumes (~2Mt) while preserving balance sheet flexibility because the transaction is fully financed (USD 39M cash, USD100M support from La Caisse, USD150M underwritten term loan). This strengthens commercial reach without immediate large cash outlay.
Bears Say
Rising LeverageHigher gross debt and a rising debt-to-equity ratio materially reduce financial flexibility and increase interest burden sensitivity to rate moves. In a cyclical commodity business, elevated leverage limits the company's ability to self-fund opportunistic investments or withstand price downturns without resorting to dilutive or costly financing.
Weak And Volatile Free Cash FlowLow and volatile FCF despite positive operating cash flow signals weak conversion and working-capital sensitivity. This constrains capacity to fund capex, sustain dividends, or rapidly deleverage, increasing reliance on external financing and making long-term project funding and shareholder returns more uncertain.
Normalized Earnings & Commodity CyclicalityThe business remains exposed to structural commodity cycle risk: prior elevated margins have receded, and revenue volatility undermines margin sustainability. Combined with provisional price adjustments, logistics constraints and potential trial discounts on new DRPF cargoes, earnings are likely to remain cyclical and unpredictable.
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CIA FAQ
What was Champion Iron Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Champion Iron Ltd. lowest share price was AU$3.90 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$2.21B.
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 49 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 0.08.
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 -4.591%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Champion Iron Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:CIA
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Champion Iron Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$6.06 (22.71% Upside)
AU$6.06 (22.71% 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$6.06
▲(22.71% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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