Champion IronTSX:CIA -1.06%82 PB Ratio is 1.29 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 2.58. 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 613 Steel companies, Champion Iron ranks worse than 62.15% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-06-25), Champion Iron's share price is C$3.72. Champion Iron's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$2.88. Hence, Champion Iron's PB Ratio of today is 1.29.
Good Sign:
Champion Iron Ltd stock PB Ratio (=1.34) is close to 10-year low of 1.33.
The historical rank and industry rank for Champion Iron's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:CIA'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.26 Med: 2.58 Max: 9.2
Current: 1.26
During the past 13 years, Champion Iron's highest PB Ratio was 9.20. The lowest was 1.26. And the median was 2.58.
TSX:CIA's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 62.15% of 613
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.97
vs TSX:CIA: 1.26
During the past 12 months, Champion Iron's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 37.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Champion Iron was 140.00% per year. The lowest was -39.90% per year. And the median was 8.30% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Champion Iron PB Ratio Related Terms
Champion Iron PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Champion Iron's PB 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.
For the Steel subindustry, Champion Iron's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB 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 PB Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Champion Iron's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Champion Iron's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
Champion Iron's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Champion Iron (TSX:CIA) has a PB Ratio of 1.29 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Champion Iron and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 2.58. Over the past decade, Champion Iron's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.26 to 9.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Champion Iron ranks #381 out of 613 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 62.2%.
Is Champion Iron's PB Ratio too high?
Champion Iron's current PB Ratio of 1.29 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 2.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.26 to a high of 9.20. The Steel industry median PB Ratio is 0.97. Champion Iron's value of 1.29 is 33% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Champion Iron ranks #381 out of 613 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 PB Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Champion Iron ranks #381 out of 613 companies for PB Ratio. This places Champion Iron in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.97. Champion Iron's value of 1.29 is 33% above this benchmark. Historically, Champion Iron's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.26 to 9.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.58 vs. the industry median of 0.97, 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 PB Ratio for a Steel company?
The median PB Ratio among Steel companies is 0.97, based on 613 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Champion Iron's current PB Ratio of 1.29 is 33% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Champion Iron and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Champion Iron's current PB Ratio is 1.29, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 2.58. 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 PB Ratio is 1.29, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 2.58 and 33% above the Steel industry median of 0.97. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Champion Iron (TSX:CIA), the current PB Ratio is 1.29 as of Jun. 25, 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:
PB Ratio: 1.29 (50% below median its 10-year median of 2.58)
GF Value™: C$6.03 vs. price of C$3.72 (38.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 33% above the Steel median (#381 of 613)
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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