CIA:CA:TSX-Champion Iron Limited Ordinary Shares (CAD)

EQUITY | Steel | Toronto Stock Exchange

Last Closing

CAD 6.47

Change

+0.04 (+0.62)%

Market Cap

CAD 0.15B

Volume

0.20M

Analyst Target

CAD 3.67
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About

Champion Iron Ltd is engaged in the exploration and development of iron ore properties in Quebec, Canada. It owns a 100% interest in Fermont consisting of 12 mineral concessions covering an area of 848 square kilometres situated in northeastern Quebec.

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Largest Industry Peers for Steel

Symbol Name Price(Change) Market Cap
STLC:CA Stelco Holdings Inc

+0.05 (+0.13%)

CAD 2.37B
LIF:CA Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corp

+0.03 (+0.10%)

CAD 1.93B
ASTL:CA Algoma Steel Group Inc

+0.19 (+1.79%)

CAD 1.11B
TSL:CA Tree Island Steel Ltd.

N/A

CAD 0.09B

ETFs Containing CIA:CA

N/A

Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Steel) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Toronto Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -13.27% 40% F 5% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -13.27% 40% F 5% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 3.35% 60% D- 46% F
Dividend Return 3.19% 25% F 57% F
Total Return 6.55% 60% D- 47% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 230.10% 100% F 93% A
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 230.10% 100% F 93% A
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 41.78% 80% B- 93% A
Dividend Return 42.76% 80% B- 93% A
Total Return 0.98% 40% F 33% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 72.46% 40% F 11% F
Risk Adjusted Return 59.01% 80% B- 86% B+
Market Capitalization 0.15B 100% F 83% B

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Steel) Ratio vs. Market (Toronto Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 11.28 80% 61%
Price/Book Ratio 2.43 40% 27%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 14.12 20% 18%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 5.31 40% 50%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 23.32% 80% 92%
Return on Invested Capital 13.99% 80% 80%
Return on Assets 13.66% 100% 98%
Debt to Equity Ratio 35.50% 33% 62%

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Underpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

What to not like:
Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.