CLF:NYE-Cliffs Natural Resources Inc (USD)

EQUITY | Steel | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 22.74

Change

+0.61 (+2.76)%

Market Cap

USD 1.92B

Volume

6.64M

Analyst Target

USD 5.97
Analyst Rating

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About

Cliffs Natural Resources Inc is a mining and natural resources company. The Company is engaged in supplying iron ore pellets to the North American steel industry from its five iron ore mines and pellet plants located in Michigan and Minnesota.

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ETFs Containing CLF

GCNS:CA iShares ESG Conservative .. 17.38 % 0.00 %

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CAD 0.02B
GBAL:CA iShares ESG Balanced ETF .. 10.42 % 0.00 %

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CAD 0.07B
GGRO:CA iShares ESG Growth ETF Po.. 6.56 % 0.00 %

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BASE:CA Evolve Global Materials &.. 5.75 % 0.00 %

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BASE-B:CA Evolve Global Materials &.. 5.75 % 0.00 %

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CAD 0.08B
IVOV Vanguard S&P Mid-Cap 400 .. 0.87 % 0.20 %

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USD 0.83B
DFAT Dimensional U.S. Targeted.. 0.54 % 0.00 %

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USD 9.40B
IJJ iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 V.. 0.00 % 0.25 %

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USD 7.64B
MDYV SPDR® S&P 400 Mid Cap Va.. 0.00 % 0.15 %

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USD 2.45B
RFV Invesco S&P MidCap 400® .. 0.00 % 0.35 %

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SLX VanEck Steel ETF 0.00 % 0.56 %

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SMHD 0.00 % 0.00 %

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VBND Vident Core U.S. Bond Str.. 0.00 % 0.42 %

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XME SPDR® S&P Metals and Min.. 0.00 % 0.35 %

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USD 2.04B
IWFS:LSE iShares MSCI World Size F.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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USD 0.22B

Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Steel) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 11.36% 65% D 79% B-
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 11.36% 60% D- 78% C+
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 25.70% 63% D 75% C
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 25.70% 63% D 72% C
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 127.63% 76% C+ 89% A-
Dividend Return 2.90% 13% F 10% F
Total Return 130.53% 71% C- 88% B+
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 50.71% 88% B+ 95% A
Dividend Return 51.17% 88% B+ 95% A
Total Return 0.46% 13% F 12% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 116.29% 13% F 6% D-
Risk Adjusted Return 44.00% 44% F 71% C-
Market Capitalization 1.92B 60% D- 84% B

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Steel) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 39.70 11% 27%
Price/Book Ratio 1.33 40% 57%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 4.63 39% 59%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 7.23 15% 51%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 5.56% 21% 40%
Return on Invested Capital 4.54% 28% 43%
Return on Assets 3.29% 32% 58%
Debt to Equity Ratio 39.77% 18% 65%

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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:
High dividend returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.

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 Revenue Growth

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

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

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.

Poor return on assets

The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor return on equity

The company management has delivered below median return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

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.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

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.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector