Champion IronASX:CIA +1.04%84 Net Margin % is 5.59% as of Mar. 2026, which is 59% below its 10-year median of 13.54. GuruFocus rates ASX:CIA with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of A$6.15 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 616 Steel companies, Champion Iron ranks better than 86.04% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Champion Iron's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was A$24 Mil. Champion Iron's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was A$431 Mil. Therefore, Champion Iron's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.59%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Champion Iron's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:CIA'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.84 Med: 13.54 Max: 36.23
Current: 9.56
ASX:CIA's Net Margin % is ranked better than 86.04% of 616
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.86
vs ASX:CIA: 9.56
Champion Iron (ASX:CIA) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Champion Iron Net Margin % Related Terms
Champion Iron Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Champion Iron's Net Margin % 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.
For the Steel subindustry, Champion Iron's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Champion Iron's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Champion Iron's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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 (ASX:CIA) has a Net Margin % of 5.59% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Champion Iron and its competitors. This is 59% below median its historical median of 13.54. Over the past decade, Champion Iron's Net Margin % has ranged from 8.84 to 36.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Champion Iron ranks #86 out of 616 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 14%.
Is Champion Iron's Net Margin % too high?
Champion Iron's current Net Margin % of 5.59% is 59% below median its 10-year median of 13.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.84 to a high of 36.23. The Steel industry median Net Margin % is 1.86. Champion Iron's value of 5.59% is 200.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Champion Iron ranks #86 out of 616 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 84/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Champion Iron's Net Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Champion Iron ranks #86 out of 616 companies for Net Margin %. This places Champion Iron in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.86. Champion Iron's value of 5.59% is 200.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Champion Iron's own Net Margin % has ranged from 8.84 to 36.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.54 vs. the industry median of 1.86, 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 Net Margin % for a Steel company?
The median Net Margin % among Steel companies is 1.86, based on 616 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Champion Iron's current Net Margin % of 5.59% is 200.5% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Champion Iron and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Champion Iron's current Net Margin % is 5.59%, which is 59% below median its own 10-year median of 13.54. 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$3.88 — trading 36.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 5.59%, which is 59% below median its 10-year median of 13.54 and 200.5% above the Steel industry median of 1.86. Champion Iron's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Champion Iron (ASX:CIA), the current Net Margin % is 5.59% 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$3.88 is trading 36.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$6.15.
GuruFocus considers Champion Iron to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:CIA:
Net Margin %: 5.59% (59% below median its 10-year median of 13.54)
GF Value™: A$6.15 vs. price of A$3.88 (36.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 200.5% above the Steel median (#86 of 616)
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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