Champion Iron (TSX:CIA) Research & Development: C$10 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


TSX:CIA Champion Iron Ltd TSX:CIA
82 GF Score
Price C$3.72
GF Value C$6.03
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Champion Iron Research & Development?

Champion Iron TSX:CIA -1.06% 82 Research & Development is C$10 Mil as of Mar. 2026. 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.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Champion Iron's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$4 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was C$10 Mil.

Champion Iron  (TSX:CIA) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

Champion Iron Research & Development Related Terms

Champion Iron Research & Development Historical Data

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Champion Iron Research & Development Chart

Champion Iron Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
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Champion Iron Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Champion Iron Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was C$10 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of C$10 Mil mean?
Champion Iron (TSX:CIA) has a Research & Development of C$10 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Champion Iron and its competitors.
Is Champion Iron's Research & Development too high?
Champion Iron's current Research & Development is C$10 Mil. 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 Research & Development compare to NUE and STLD?
Champion Iron's Research & Development of C$10 Mil can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Research & Development for a Steel company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Steel industry context. However, Research & Development 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 Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Champion Iron and its competitors. Champion Iron's current Research & Development is C$10 Mil. 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 Research & Development is C$10 Mil. 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 Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Champion Iron (TSX:CIA), the current Research & Development is C$10 Mil 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:

  • Research & Development: C$10 Mil
  • GF Value™: C$6.03 vs. price of C$3.72 (38.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 91 Evans Street, Level 1, Rozelle, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2039
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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