Champion Iron (ASX:CIA) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Champion Iron Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Champion Iron Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Champion Iron's Forward PE 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 Forward PE Ratio Chart
Champion Iron Annual Data
Trend
2019-03
2020-03
2021-03
2022-03
2023-03
2024-03
2025-03
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
6.91
5.87
7.06
7.99
7.39
6.04
8.02
12.04
Champion Iron Quarterly Data
2018-12
2019-03
2019-06
2019-09
2019-12
2020-03
2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
4.56
6.91
6.00
5.09
7.96
5.87
8.14
5.56
8.58
7.06
6.75
3.71
6.95
7.99
4.70
6.74
8.66
7.39
7.49
11.01
9.62
6.04
7.87
10.83
9.35
8.02
8.49
17.85
13.24
12.04
ASX:CIA vs NUE, STLD, RS: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Champion Iron's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Champion Iron's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Champion Iron's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Champion Iron (ASX:CIA) has a Forward PE Ratio of 11.35 as of Jul. 11, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Champion Iron and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Champion Iron ranks #57 out of 179 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 31.8%.
Is Champion Iron's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Champion Iron's current Forward PE Ratio is 11.35. The Steel industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.66. Champion Iron's value of 11.35 is 16.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Champion Iron ranks #57 out of 179 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Champion Iron has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Champion Iron's Forward PE Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Champion Iron ranks #57 out of 179 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Champion Iron in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.66. Champion Iron's value of 11.35 is 16.9% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Steel company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Steel companies is 13.66, based on 179 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Champion Iron's current Forward PE Ratio of 11.35 is 16.9% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Champion Iron and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Champion Iron's current Forward PE Ratio is 11.35. 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 Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$6.15, compared to a current price of A$3.95 — trading 35.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 11.35 and 16.9% below the Steel industry median of 13.66. Champion Iron's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Champion Iron (ASX:CIA), the current Forward PE Ratio is 11.35 as of Jul. 11, 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$3.95 is trading 35.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$6.15.
GuruFocus considers Champion Iron to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:CIA:
Forward PE Ratio: 11.35
GF Value™: A$6.15 vs. price of A$3.95 (35.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 16.9% below the Steel median (#57 of 179)
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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