Champion Iron (ASX:CIA) Interest Expense: A$-46 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

What is Champion Iron Interest Expense?

Champion Iron ASX:CIA -1.51% 76 Interest Expense is A$-46 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:CIA with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of A$6.15 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Champion Iron's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was A$ -12 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was A$-46 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Champion Iron's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was A$ 59 Mil. Champion Iron's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was A$ -12 Mil. Champion Iron's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.90. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Champion Iron (ASX:CIA) Interest Expense Explanation

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Champion Iron's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was A$-12 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was A$59 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was A$1,055 Mil.

Champion Iron's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage	=	-1	*	Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	-1	*	58.667	/	-11.969
	=	4.90

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Champion Iron Interest Expense Historical Data

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Champion Iron Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was A$-46 Mil.

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What does a Interest Expense of A$-46 Mil mean?

Champion Iron (ASX:CIA) has a Interest Expense of A$-46 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Champion Iron and its competitors.

Is Champion Iron's Interest Expense too high?

Champion Iron's current Interest Expense is A$-46 Mil. Overall, Champion Iron has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Champion Iron's Interest Expense compare to NUE and STLD?

Champion Iron's Interest Expense of A$-46 Mil can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good Interest Expense for a Steel company?

A good Interest Expense depends on the Steel industry context. However, Interest Expense should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.

What does a high Interest Expense mean?

A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Champion Iron and its competitors. Champion Iron's current Interest Expense is A$-46 Mil. 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$3.92 — trading 36.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is A$-46 Mil. Champion Iron's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Interest Expense calculated?

Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Champion Iron (ASX:CIA), the current Interest Expense is A$-46 Mil as of Mar. 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$3.92 is trading 36.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$6.15. GuruFocus considers Champion Iron to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:CIA:

Interest Expense: A$-46 Mil
GF Value™: A$6.15 vs. price of A$3.92 (36.3% below fair value)
GF Score™: 76/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

Industry Basic Materials Steel

Comparable Companies ASX:BCI ASX:VSL ASX:MGX ASX:BIS ASX:FEX ASX:GRR ASX:GWR ASX:M4M ASX:EQX ASX:IRD NUE XAMS:MT STLD BOM:500228 NSE:TATASTEEL RS TSE:5401 SHSE:600019 XKRX:005490 SHSE:600010

Other Exchanges CIAFF:USA MMPI:Germany CIA:Canada

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

Website https://www.championiron.com

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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