CIAFF (Champion Iron) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.13 (As of Jul. 12, 2026) — 50% Below Median


CIAFF Champion Iron Ltd CIAFF
67 GF Score
Price $2.77
GF Value $4.27
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Champion Iron Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Champion Iron CIAFF +0.58% 67 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.13 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 4.28. GuruFocus rates CIAFF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.27 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 518 Steel companies, Champion Iron ranks worse than 75.87% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-12), Champion Iron's current share price is $2.77. Champion Iron's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.30. Champion Iron's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.13.

The historical rank and industry rank for Champion Iron's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

CIAFF' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.05   Med: 4.28   Max: 7.76
Current: 2.1

During the past years, Champion Iron's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 7.76. The lowest was 2.05. And the median was 4.28.

CIAFF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
75.87% of 518 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.93 vs CIAFF: 2.10

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Champion Iron's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.097. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $1.30 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Champion Iron  (OTCPK:CIAFF) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Champion Iron Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Champion Iron Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Champion Iron's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Champion Iron Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Champion Iron Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 6.76 5.76 3.11 2.81

Champion Iron Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.11 2.56 2.72 3.38 2.81

CIAFF vs NUE, STLD, RS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Champion Iron's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Champion Iron's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Champion Iron's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Champion Iron Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Champion Iron's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=2.77/1.30
=2.13

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Champion Iron's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Champion Iron's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=2.097/137.0353*137.0353
=2.097

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 137.0353.

Champion Iron Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.222 0.000
201609 0.208 0.000
201612 0.195 0.000
201703 0.168 0.000
201706 0.170 0.000
201709 0.169 0.000
201712 0.153 0.000
201803 0.100 0.000
201806 0.118 0.000
201809 0.199 0.000
201812 0.244 0.000
201903 0.261 0.000
201906 0.335 0.000
201909 0.538 0.000
201912 0.585 0.000
202003 0.573 0.000
202006 0.711 0.000
202009 0.881 0.000
202012 1.092 0.000
202103 1.375 0.000
202106 1.676 0.000
202109 1.599 0.000
202112 1.691 0.000
202203 1.776 0.000
202206 1.744 0.000
202209 1.702 0.000
202212 1.671 0.000
202303 1.784 0.000
202306 1.787 0.000
202309 1.844 0.000
202312 1.970 0.000
202403 1.991 0.000
202406 2.008 0.000
202409 2.060 129.143 2.186
202412 1.891 130.173 1.991
202503 1.929 131.042 2.017
202506 1.979 131.551 2.062
202509 2.033 133.771 2.083
202512 2.052 135.069 2.082
202603 2.097 137.035 2.097

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.13 mean?
Champion Iron (CIAFF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.13 as of Jul. 12, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Champion Iron and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 4.28. Over the past decade, Champion Iron's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.05 to 7.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Champion Iron ranks #393 out of 518 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 75.9%.
Is Champion Iron's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Champion Iron's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.13 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 4.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.05 to a high of 7.76. The Steel industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.93. Champion Iron's value of 2.13 is 129% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Champion Iron ranks #393 out of 518 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Champion Iron has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Champion Iron's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Champion Iron ranks #393 out of 518 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Champion Iron in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.93. Champion Iron's value of 2.13 is 129% above this benchmark. Historically, Champion Iron's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.05 to 7.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.28 vs. the industry median of 0.93, Champion Iron has consistently been above 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Steel company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Steel companies is 0.93, based on 518 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Champion Iron's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.13 is 129% above 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Champion Iron and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Champion Iron's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.13, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 4.28. 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 (CIAFF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.27, compared to a current price of $2.77 — trading 35.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.13, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 4.28 and 129% above the Steel industry median of 0.93. Champion Iron's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Champion Iron (CIAFF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.13 as of Jul. 12, 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 (CIAFF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Champion Iron stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.77 is trading 35.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.27. GuruFocus considers Champion Iron to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CIAFF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.13 (50% below median its 10-year median of 4.28)
  • GF Value™: $4.27 vs. price of $2.77 (35.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 129% above the Steel median (#393 of 518)

No single metric tells the full story. See the CIAFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Champion Iron Business Description

Address 91 Evans Street, Level 1, Rozelle, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2039
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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