Champion IronCIAFF +3.28%78 Pretax Margin % is 12.32% as of Mar. 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 28.25. GuruFocus rates CIAFF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.30 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 615 Steel companies, Champion Iron ranks better than 90.73% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Champion Iron's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $37 Mil. Champion Iron's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $302 Mil. Therefore, Champion Iron's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.32%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Champion Iron's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CIAFF'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.08 Med: 28.25 Max: 59.61
Current: 16.08
CIAFF's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 90.73% of 615
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 2.56
vs CIAFF: 16.08
Champion Iron (OTCPK:CIAFF) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Champion Iron Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Champion Iron Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Champion Iron's Pretax 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.
CIAFF vs NUE, STLD, RS: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Champion Iron's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Champion Iron's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Champion Iron's Pretax 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 (CIAFF) has a Pretax Margin % of 12.32% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Champion Iron and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 28.25. Over the past decade, Champion Iron's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 16.08 to 59.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Champion Iron ranks #57 out of 615 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 9.3%.
Is Champion Iron's Pretax Margin % too high?
Champion Iron's current Pretax Margin % of 12.32% is 56% below median its 10-year median of 28.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.08 to a high of 59.61. The Steel industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.56. Champion Iron's value of 12.32% is 381.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Champion Iron ranks #57 out of 615 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 78/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Champion Iron's Pretax Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Champion Iron ranks #57 out of 615 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Champion Iron in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 2.56. Champion Iron's value of 12.32% is 381.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Champion Iron's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 16.08 to 59.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.25 vs. the industry median of 2.56, 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 Pretax Margin % for a Steel company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Steel companies is 2.56, based on 615 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Champion Iron's current Pretax Margin % of 12.32% is 381.3% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Champion Iron and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 2.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Champion Iron's current Pretax Margin % is 12.32%, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 28.25. 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 $2.68 — trading 37.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 12.32%, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 28.25 and 381.3% above the Steel industry median of 2.56. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Champion Iron (CIAFF), the current Pretax Margin % is 12.32% 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 $2.68 is trading 37.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.30.
GuruFocus considers Champion Iron to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CIAFF:
Pretax Margin %: 12.32% (56% below median its 10-year median of 28.25)
GF Value™: $4.30 vs. price of $2.68 (37.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 381.3% above the Steel median (#57 of 615)
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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