LIFZF (Labrador Iron Ore Royalty) Profitability Rank: 7 (As of Jun. 2026) — 13% Below Median

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LIFZF Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corp LIFZF
65 GF Score
Price $19.34
GF Value $16.72
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Profitability Rank?

Labrador Iron Ore Royalty LIFZF +0.21% 65 Profitability Rank is 7 as of Jun. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates LIFZF with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.72 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Labrador Iron Ore Royalty has the Profitability Rank of 7.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Labrador Iron Ore Royalty's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 74.16%. As of today, Labrador Iron Ore Royalty's Piotroski F-Score is 6.


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LIFZF vs NUE, STLD, RS: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Labrador Iron Ore Royalty's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.


Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Profitability Rank vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Labrador Iron Ore Royalty's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Labrador Iron Ore Royalty's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Labrador Iron Ore Royalty has the Profitability Rank of 7.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

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.

Labrador Iron Ore Royalty's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=17.947 / 24.202
=74.16 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Labrador Iron Ore Royalty has an F-score of 6 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 7 mean?
Labrador Iron Ore Royalty (LIFZF) has a Profitability Rank of 7 as of Jun. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Labrador Iron Ore Royalty and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Labrador Iron Ore Royalty's Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 to 9.00.
Is Labrador Iron Ore Royalty's Profitability Rank too high?
Labrador Iron Ore Royalty's current Profitability Rank of 7 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Labrador Iron Ore Royalty has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Labrador Iron Ore Royalty's Profitability Rank compare to NUE and STLD?
Labrador Iron Ore Royalty's Profitability Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. Historically, Labrador Iron Ore Royalty's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 to 9.00 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 Profitability Rank for a Steel company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Steel industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Labrador Iron Ore Royalty and its competitors. Labrador Iron Ore Royalty's current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 8.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Labrador Iron Ore Royalty stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Labrador Iron Ore Royalty (LIFZF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.72, compared to a current price of $19.34 — trading 15.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Labrador Iron Ore Royalty's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Labrador Iron Ore Royalty (LIFZF), the current Profitability Rank is 7 as of Jun. 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 Labrador Iron Ore Royalty (LIFZF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Labrador Iron Ore Royalty stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $19.34 is trading 15.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.72. GuruFocus considers Labrador Iron Ore Royalty to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LIFZF:

  • Profitability Rank: 7 (13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: $16.72 vs. price of $19.34 (15.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LIFZF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Business Description

Other Exchanges LIF:Canada
Address 31 Adelaide Street East, PO Box 957, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5C 2K3
Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corporation, along with its wholly owned subsidiary, holds approximately fifteen percent interest in Iron Ore Company of Canada (IOC), a North American producer and exporter of iron ore pellets and high-grade concentrate. The company receives approximately seven percent gross overriding royalty on all iron ore products produced, sold, and shipped by IOC and some cents per tonne commission on all iron ore products produced and sold by IOC from the leased lands. Under normal circumstances, Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corporation pays cash dividends from the free cash flow generated from IOC to the maximum extent possible, subject to the maintenance of appropriate levels of working capital. The firm generates the majority of its revenue in the form of royalty income.
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