The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Champion Iron's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Champion Iron's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CIAFF'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1 Med: 0.51 Max: 0.69
Current: 0.68
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Champion Iron was 0.69. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 0.51.
CIAFF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 77.49% of 271
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.39
vs CIAFF: 0.68
During the past 12 months, Champion Iron's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -6.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -1.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Champion Iron was 28.80% per year. The lowest was -1.60% per year. And the median was 13.60% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Champion Iron (OTCPK:CIAFF) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Champion Iron Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Champion Iron Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Champion Iron's Dividend Payout 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.
CIAFF vs NUE, STLD, RS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Champion Iron's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Champion Iron's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Champion Iron's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Champion Iron's Dividend Payout Ratio 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 (CIAFF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Champion Iron and its competitors. Over the past decade, Champion Iron's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 0.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Champion Iron ranks #210 out of 271 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 77.5%.
Is Champion Iron's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Champion Iron's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 0.69. Based on the distribution chart, Champion Iron ranks #210 out of 271 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Champion Iron has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Champion Iron's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Champion Iron ranks #210 out of 271 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Champion Iron in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Historically, Champion Iron's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 0.69 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Steel company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Steel companies is 0.39, based on 271 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Champion Iron and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Champion Iron's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Champion Iron's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Champion Iron (CIAFF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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 (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:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $4.30 vs. price of $2.70 (37.2% below fair value)
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 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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