Champion IronTSX:CIA -1.06%82 Operating Margin % is 13.63% as of Mar. 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 34.14. GuruFocus rates TSX:CIA with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of C$6.03 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 616 Steel companies, Champion Iron ranks better than 93.51% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Champion Iron's Operating Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$56 Mil. Champion Iron's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$415 Mil. Therefore, Champion Iron's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.63%.
Warning Sign:
Champion Iron Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -23.7%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Champion Iron's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:CIA'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.39 Med: 34.14 Max: 60.39
Current: 17.39
TSX:CIA's Operating Margin % is ranked better than 93.51% of 616
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 3
vs TSX:CIA: 17.39
Champion Iron's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was -23.70% per year.
Champion Iron (TSX:CIA) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Champion Iron Operating Margin % Related Terms
Champion Iron Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Champion Iron's Operating 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.
TSX:CIA vs NUE, STLD, RS: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Champion Iron's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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 Operating Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Champion Iron's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Champion Iron's Operating Margin % falls into.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
Champion Iron's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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 (TSX:CIA) has a Operating Margin % of 13.63% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Champion Iron and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 34.14. Over the past decade, Champion Iron's Operating Margin % has ranged from 17.39 to 60.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Champion Iron ranks #40 out of 616 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 6.5%.
Is Champion Iron's Operating Margin % too high?
Champion Iron's current Operating Margin % of 13.63% is 60% below median its 10-year median of 34.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.39 to a high of 60.39. The Steel industry median Operating Margin % is 3.00. Champion Iron's value of 13.63% is 354.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Champion Iron ranks #40 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 82/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Champion Iron's Operating Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Champion Iron ranks #40 out of 616 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Champion Iron in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.00. Champion Iron's value of 13.63% is 354.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Champion Iron's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 17.39 to 60.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.14 vs. the industry median of 3.00, 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 Operating Margin % for a Steel company?
The median Operating Margin % among Steel companies is 3.00, based on 616 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Champion Iron's current Operating Margin % of 13.63% is 354.3% 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Champion Iron and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Champion Iron's current Operating Margin % is 13.63%, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 34.14. 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 (TSX:CIA) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$6.03, compared to a current price of C$3.72 — trading 38.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 13.63%, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 34.14 and 354.3% above the Steel industry median of 3.00. Champion Iron's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Champion Iron (TSX:CIA), the current Operating Margin % is 13.63% 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 (TSX:CIA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Champion Iron stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of C$3.72 is trading 38.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$6.03.
GuruFocus considers Champion Iron to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:CIA:
Operating Margin %: 13.63% (60% below median its 10-year median of 34.14)
GF Value™: C$6.03 vs. price of C$3.72 (38.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 354.3% above the Steel median (#40 of 616)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX: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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