CIAFF (Champion Iron) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


CIAFF Champion Iron Ltd CIAFF
75 GF Score
Price $2.70
GF Value $4.30
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Champion Iron Moat Score?

Champion Iron CIAFF +0.75% 75 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates CIAFF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.30 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 645 Steel companies, Champion Iron ranks better than 95.81% on this metric.

Champion Iron has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Champion Iron has Narrow Moat: Champion Iron has a modest moat with cost advantages from its high-grade iron ore production. However, it lacks significant brand strength or regulatory barriers to ensure a wider moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Champion Iron might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Champion Iron  (OTCPK:CIAFF) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Champion Iron Moat Score Related Terms

CIAFF vs NUE, STLD, RS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Champion Iron's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Champion Iron's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Champion Iron's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Champion Iron (CIAFF) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Champion Iron ranks #27 out of 645 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 4.2%.
Is Champion Iron's Moat Score too high?
Champion Iron's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Champion Iron ranks #27 out of 645 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Champion Iron has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Champion Iron's Moat Score compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Champion Iron ranks #27 out of 645 companies for Moat Score. This places Champion Iron in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Steel company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Steel industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Champion Iron's current Moat Score is 4. 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 $4.30, compared to a current price of $2.70 — trading 37.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Champion Iron's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Champion Iron (CIAFF), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 28, 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 $2.70 is trading 37.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.30. GuruFocus considers Champion Iron to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CIAFF:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $4.30 vs. price of $2.70 (37.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 6 warning signs

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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