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Champion IronASX:CIA -1.28%65 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.80% as of Jun. 2026, which is 54% below its 10-year median of 8.30. GuruFocus rates ASX:CIA with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of A$5.63 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 606 Steel companies, Champion Iron ranks worse than 52.15% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Champion Iron's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was -4.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 3.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 10.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 37.00% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value per Share Growth Rate of Champion Iron was 140.00% per year. The lowest was -39.90% per year. And the median was 8.30% per year.
Champion Iron (ASX:CIA) 3-Year Book Growth Rate Explanation
Book Value per Share is the ratio of equity available to common shareholders divided by the shares outstanding. Book value per share effectively indicates a firm's net asset value on a per-share basis. It can be used by investors to gauge whether a stock price is undervalued by comparing it to the firm's market value per share. Theoretically, it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated.
Champion Iron 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
ASX:CIA vs NUE, STLD, RS: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Champion Iron's 3-Year Book Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Book Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Champion Iron 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Champion Iron's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Champion Iron's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 3.80% mean?
Champion Iron (ASX:CIA) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 3.80% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Champion Iron and its competitors. This is 54% below median its historical median of 8.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Champion Iron ranks #316 out of 606 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 52.1%.
Is Champion Iron's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Champion Iron's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 3.80% is 54% below median its 10-year median of 8.30. The Steel industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.30. Champion Iron's value of 3.80% is 11.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Champion Iron ranks #316 out of 606 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Champion Iron has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Champion Iron's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Champion Iron ranks #316 out of 606 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places Champion Iron in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.30. Champion Iron's value of 3.80% is 11.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.30 vs. the industry median of 4.30, Champion Iron has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Book Growth Rate for a Steel company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Steel companies is 4.30, based on 606 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Book Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Book Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Champion Iron's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 3.80% is 11.6% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Book Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Book Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Champion Iron and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Champion Iron's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.80%, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 8.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Champion Iron stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Champion Iron (ASX:CIA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$5.63, compared to a current price of A$3.08 — trading 45.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.80%, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 8.30 and 11.6% below the Steel industry median of 4.30. Champion Iron's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Book Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Book Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Champion Iron (ASX:CIA), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 3.80% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Champion Iron (ASX:CIA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Champion Iron stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$3.08 is trading 45.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$5.63.
GuruFocus considers Champion Iron to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:CIA:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 3.80% (54% below median its 10-year median of 8.30)
GF Value™: A$5.63 vs. price of A$3.08 (45.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 11.6% below the Steel median (#316 of 606)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:CIA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Champion Iron Ltd is engaged in the exploration and development of iron ore properties in Quebec, Canada. The company projects include Fire Lake North, Powderhorn/Gullbridge, Moire, Quinto Claims, Harvey Tuttle, O'keefe-Purdy, and others. Its segment includes Iron Ore Concentrate, Exploration and Evaluation, and Corporate. The company generates the maximum of its revenue from the Iron Ore Concentrate segment.
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