Champion Iron Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 3/6
Champion Iron's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -32.3%, while the Metals and Mining industry saw earnings growing at 15.2% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 4.5% per year. Champion Iron's return on equity is 6.4%, and it has net margins of 6%.
Key information
-32.25%
Earnings growth rate
-33.62%
EPS growth rate
| Metals and Mining Industry Growth | 22.33% |
| Revenue growth rate | 4.45% |
| Return on equity | 6.42% |
| Net Margin | 5.96% |
| Next Earnings Update | 28 Oct 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jul 24
CIA: Future Upside Will Rely On Successful High Grade Product Ramp-Up
Analysts have trimmed their price targets for Champion Iron, with the updated fair value estimate moving from A$4.87 to A$4.38 as they factor in more conservative revenue growth expectations, firmer profit margin assumptions, and a lower future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary on Champion Iron Recent Street research on Champion Iron points to a more cautious stance, with several bearish analysts cutting price targets and rethinking near term expectations following the latest fiscal results and updated production and cost assumptions.Narrative Update • Jul 10
CIA: Higher Outlook Will Hinge On European Expansion And DR Quality Ramp-Up
Champion Iron's analyst price target has been revised lower by A$0.56 as analysts factor in more conservative assumptions on product ramp up, pricing realization and profitability following recent research updates. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Champion Iron points to a more cautious stance, with several bearish analysts trimming price targets and reassessing expectations around growth, pricing and execution following the latest fiscal Q4 results and updated project assumptions.
Narrative Update • Jun 26
CIA: Production Delivery And Dividend Payout Will Support Future Upside Potential
Champion Iron's updated analyst price target edges higher to A$7.12 from A$6.61, even as several firms recently trimmed their A$4.50 to A$6 range targets on the stock. Analysts cited slower expected ramp up and softer near term demand for its higher grade DRPF product.Narrative Update • Jun 01
CIA: Higher Discount Rate Yet Production Execution And Dividend Policy Will Support Upside
Analysts have reduced their price target on Champion Iron to A$6.00 from A$6.25, citing updated views on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and a lower assumed future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a more cautious stance on Champion Iron, with price targets adjusted to C$6.00 from C$6.25 and, in a separate report, reduced by C$2.75.Narrative Update • May 06
CIA: Higher Discount Rate Yet Iron Ore Asset Quality Will Support Upside
Analysts have trimmed their A$ price targets for Champion Iron, citing updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth and profit margins, alongside recent target cuts from Scotiabank and Canaccord. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a more cautious stance on headline price targets for Champion Iron, with some analysts fine tuning their fair value estimates by C$0.25 and C$2.75.Analysis Article • Apr 21
Bullish: Analysts Just Made A Huge Upgrade To Their Champion Iron Limited (ASX:CIA) Forecasts
Champion Iron Limited ( ASX:CIA ) shareholders will have a reason to smile today, with the analysts making substantial...
Narrative Update • Apr 21
CIA: Future Upside Will Rely On P/E Support And La Caisse Placement
Analysts have lowered their price target on Champion Iron to A$6.07 from A$6.30 to reflect updated views on its fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News Champion Iron Limited closed a private placement on February 4, 2026, with La Caisse set to hold about 8.5% of the ordinary shares on a non diluted basis after the transaction and conversion of subscription receipts (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 06
CIA: Future Upside Will Rely On P/E Support And Rail Shipment Normalization
Analysts have modestly lifted their A$ price target for Champion Iron, reflecting updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, and signalling a slightly higher valuation anchor for the stock. What's in the News Champion Iron closed a private placement on February 4, 2026, after which institutional investor La Caisse is set to hold about 8.5% of the ordinary shares on a non diluted basis, highlighting a larger pooled stake from this shareholder group (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 23
CIA: Higher C$7 Outlook Will Depend On Execution And Railway Reliability
Analysts have raised their price target on Champion Iron by A$1 to A$7, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, long term revenue growth, profit margins and the stock's forward P/E. Analyst Commentary The updated A$7 price target on Champion Iron reflects refreshed views on discount rates, long term revenue assumptions, profitability and the stock's forward P/E, but it does not remove all of the concerns that more cautious voices in the market continue to flag.Narrative Update • Mar 08
CIA: Higher C$7 Outlook Will Rely On Execution Of Expansion Plans
Analysts now see a slightly lower fair value for Champion Iron, trimming their price target while still reflecting supportive research. This includes a recent A$1 increase in one broker's target to A$7, based on updated views of discount rates, revenue growth and P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • Feb 22
CIA: Higher C$7 Outlook Will Balance Execution Risks And Earnings Resilience
Analysts have lifted their A$ price target on Champion Iron by A$1 to A$7, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, slightly softer revenue growth and margins, and a higher future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary While the latest research includes a higher stated price target for Champion Iron in Canadian dollars, some commentary around the name still leans cautious, particularly regarding execution and valuation risks.Narrative Update • Feb 07
CIA: Higher C$7 Outlook Will Test Profitability Assumptions And Execution Risk
Narrative Update on Champion Iron The analyst price target on Champion Iron was lifted from C$6 to C$7, with analysts pointing to updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E as key drivers of the change. Analyst Commentary Even with the updated C$7 price target, some research commentary still flags risks that readers should keep in mind when assessing Champion Iron.Narrative Update • Jan 24
CIA: Future Upside Will Depend On P/E Support And Operational Execution
Analysts have lifted their price target on Champion Iron to C$7 from C$6, reflecting updated assumptions on fair value, discount rate, growth and margins that feed into a higher expected future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Analysts lifting the price target to C$7 signals a shift in how they view Champion Iron's earnings power and risk profile, even though the formal rating remains unchanged.Narrative Update • Jan 10
CIA: Rising P/E Assumptions Will Heighten Execution Risk At C$7
Analysts have lifted their price target on Champion Iron to C$7 from C$6, reflecting updated views on fair value, discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary The move to a C$7 price target signals that some research desks still see upside in Champion Iron at current levels, but that does not mean the analyst community is uniformly positive.Analysis Article • Dec 29
Market Participants Recognise Champion Iron Limited's (ASX:CIA) Earnings
When close to half the companies in Australia have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 21x, you may consider...Narrative Update • Dec 19
CIA: Iron Ore Prices And Project Execution Will Shape Future Upside
Analysts have modestly reduced their price target on Champion Iron, trimming it by C$0.25 to C$6.50 as they update forecasts to reflect revised commodity price expectations across the metals complex. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts acknowledge that the trimmed target still implies meaningful upside from current levels, reflecting confidence in Champion Iron's underlying asset quality and long term cash generation potential despite a softer commodity tape.Narrative Update • Dec 05
CIA: Future Iron Ore Prices Will Shape Upside And Project Economics
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Champion Iron by C$0.25 to C$6.50, reflecting updated commodity price forecasts across the metals complex. Analyst Commentary Analysts view the modest reduction in the price target as primarily a reflection of updated commodity assumptions rather than a deterioration in Champion Iron's fundamentals, and they continue to see upside potential relative to the current share price.Narrative Update • Oct 03
Bloom Lake Commissioning Will Unlock Premium Iron Ore Pricing
Analysts have slightly reduced their price target for Champion Iron, lowering it from C$5.50 to a range of C$5.00 to C$5.25, citing minor adjustments in projected revenue growth and profit margins. Analyst Commentary Following recent target price revisions, analysts have weighed in on both the positive aspects and potential risks facing Champion Iron’s outlook.Analysis Article • Sep 18
Getting In Cheap On Champion Iron Limited (ASX:CIA) Might Be Difficult
Champion Iron Limited's ( ASX:CIA ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 26.8x might make it look like a sell right...Analysis Article • Jun 24
Is Champion Iron (ASX:CIA) Using Too Much Debt?
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it might be obvious that you need to...Analysis Article • May 28
Champion Iron (ASX:CIA) Is Reinvesting At Lower Rates Of Return
Did you know there are some financial metrics that can provide clues of a potential multi-bagger? Firstly, we'd want to...Analysis Article • Apr 29
Is Champion Iron Limited (ASX:CIA) Trading At A 49% Discount?
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Champion Iron fair value estimate is AU$9.01 Champion Iron is...
New Narrative • Feb 17
Completion Of Flotation Plant By 2025 Will Enable Production Of Higher-Grade Material
Strategic partnerships and logistics improvements position Champion Iron for increased revenue, higher net margins, and new growth opportunities.Analysis Article • Dec 17
Calculating The Fair Value Of Champion Iron Limited (ASX:CIA)
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Champion Iron fair value estimate is AU$6.02 Champion Iron's...Analysis Article • Dec 01
Some Investors May Be Worried About Champion Iron's (ASX:CIA) Returns On Capital
If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. Ideally, a business will show two...Analysis Article • Nov 01
Champion Iron Limited (ASX:CIA) Consensus Forecasts Have Become A Little Darker Since Its Latest Report
Investors in Champion Iron Limited ( ASX:CIA ) had a good week, as its shares rose 4.8% to close at AU$6.14 following...Analysis Article • May 23
Champion Iron (ASX:CIA) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • May 09
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Champion Iron Limited (ASX:CIA)
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Champion Iron fair value estimate is AU$6.47 With AU$7.14...Analysis Article • Apr 24
Earnings Working Against Champion Iron Limited's (ASX:CIA) Share Price
Champion Iron Limited's ( ASX:CIA ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 10.5x might make it look like a buy right now...Analysis Article • Mar 14
Champion Iron (ASX:CIA) Will Be Hoping To Turn Its Returns On Capital Around
There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Ideally, a business will show two...Analysis Article • Feb 14
We Think Champion Iron (ASX:CIA) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Jan 18
Champion Iron Limited (ASX:CIA) Shares Could Be 23% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Key Insights The projected fair value for Champion Iron is AU$10.41 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Champion...Analysis Article • Jan 04
Pinning Down Champion Iron Limited's (ASX:CIA) P/E Is Difficult Right Now
With a median price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of close to 19x in Australia, you could be forgiven for feeling...Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Champion Iron makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 26 | 1,737 | 103 | 65 | 10 |
| 31 Mar 26 | 1,770 | 169 | 67 | 10 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 1,781 | 185 | 60 | 10 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 1,671 | 121 | 49 | 9 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 1,530 | 84 | 52 | 9 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 1,607 | 142 | 54 | 9 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 1,514 | 129 | 57 | 7 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 1,658 | 253 | 63 | 10 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 1,694 | 299 | 61 | 10 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 1,524 | 234 | 58 | 11 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 1,656 | 297 | 59 | 13 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 1,500 | 222 | 58 | 10 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 1,413 | 176 | 52 | 13 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 1,395 | 201 | 50 | 12 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 1,263 | 228 | 56 | 11 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 1,164 | 245 | 57 | 9 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 1,195 | 340 | 63 | 7 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 1,461 | 523 | 62 | 6 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 1,526 | 563 | 52 | 4 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 1,603 | 616 | 39 | 4 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 1,583 | 613 | 31 | 3 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 1,282 | 464 | 28 | 1 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 1,061 | 327 | 26 | 1 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 902 | 236 | 26 | 1 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 752 | 126 | 24 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 785 | 89 | 24 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 792 | 80 | 21 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 768 | 71 | 20 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 782 | 111 | 18 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 655 | 83 | 16 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 473 | 54 | 17 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 325 | -5 | 16 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 151 | -56 | 15 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 0 | -74 | 14 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 0 | -63 | 8 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 0 | -31 | 5 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 0 | -26 | 4 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 0 | -24 | 4 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 0 | -20 | 3 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 0 | -16 | 3 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 0 | -12 | 3 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 0 | -8 | 2 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 0 | -8 | 4 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 0 | -9 | 4 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: CIA has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: CIA's current net profit margins (6%) are higher than last year (5.5%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: CIA's earnings have declined by 32.3% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: CIA's earnings growth over the past year (22.4%) exceeds its 5-year average (-32.3% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: CIA earnings growth over the past year (22.4%) did not outperform the Metals and Mining industry 59.9%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: CIA's Return on Equity (6.4%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/08/01 19:57 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/31 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
Data Sources
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Champion Iron Limited is covered by 29 analysts. 13 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Stuart Howe | Bell Potter |
| David Coates | Bell Potter |
| Alexander Robert Pearce | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |