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Champion Iron (CIA) Competitors

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C$4.03 +0.12 (+3.07%)
As of 06/12/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

CIA vs. PRU, ALS, CNC, ROOT, and STC

Should you buy Champion Iron stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Champion Iron with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Champion Iron include Perseus Mining (PRU), Altius Minerals (ALS), Canada Nickel (CNC), Roots (ROOT), and Sangoma Technologies (STC). These companies are all part of the "insurance" industry.

How does Champion Iron compare to Perseus Mining?

Champion Iron (TSE:CIA) and Perseus Mining (TSE:PRU) are both mid-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, earnings, media sentiment, valuation and institutional ownership.

Champion Iron currently has a consensus price target of C$6.19, suggesting a potential upside of 53.54%. Given Champion Iron's higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Champion Iron is more favorable than Perseus Mining.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Champion Iron
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Perseus Mining
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.67

Champion Iron has a beta of 0.293546, meaning that its share price is 71% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Perseus Mining has a beta of 1.724568, meaning that its share price is 72% more volatile than the broader market.

Perseus Mining has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Champion Iron. Champion Iron is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Perseus Mining, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Champion IronC$1.77B1.28C$128.81MC$0.3212.59
Perseus MiningC$1.27B5.14C$546.57MC$0.2618.75

Champion Iron pays an annual dividend of C$0.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.0%. Perseus Mining pays an annual dividend of C$0.05 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Champion Iron pays out 62.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Perseus Mining pays out 18.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Perseus Mining has a net margin of 27.92% compared to Champion Iron's net margin of 9.48%. Perseus Mining's return on equity of 16.92% beat Champion Iron's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Champion Iron9.48% 11.28% 13.11%
Perseus Mining 27.92%16.92%16.07%

28.8% of Champion Iron shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 50.1% of Perseus Mining shares are owned by institutional investors. 11.3% of Champion Iron shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Perseus Mining shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Champion Iron had 3 more articles in the media than Perseus Mining. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Champion Iron and 0 mentions for Perseus Mining. Champion Iron's average media sentiment score of 0.13 beat Perseus Mining's score of 0.00 indicating that Champion Iron is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Champion Iron Neutral
Perseus Mining Neutral

Summary

Perseus Mining beats Champion Iron on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Champion Iron compare to Altius Minerals?

Altius Minerals (TSE:ALS) and Champion Iron (TSE:CIA) are both mid-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, earnings, media sentiment and risk.

23.3% of Altius Minerals shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 28.8% of Champion Iron shares are owned by institutional investors. 19.0% of Altius Minerals shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 11.3% of Champion Iron shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Altius Minerals presently has a consensus target price of C$53.36, suggesting a potential downside of 8.37%. Champion Iron has a consensus target price of C$6.19, suggesting a potential upside of 53.54%. Given Champion Iron's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Champion Iron is more favorable than Altius Minerals.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Altius Minerals
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
Champion Iron
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Altius Minerals pays an annual dividend of C$0.39 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. Champion Iron pays an annual dividend of C$0.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.0%. Altius Minerals pays out 6.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Champion Iron pays out 62.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Altius Minerals has a net margin of 543.91% compared to Champion Iron's net margin of 9.48%. Altius Minerals' return on equity of 32.43% beat Champion Iron's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Altius Minerals543.91% 32.43% 2.60%
Champion Iron 9.48%11.28%13.11%

Altius Minerals has a beta of 0.386456, indicating that its share price is 61% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Champion Iron has a beta of 0.293546, indicating that its share price is 71% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Champion Iron had 3 more articles in the media than Altius Minerals. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Champion Iron and 0 mentions for Altius Minerals. Champion Iron's average media sentiment score of 0.13 beat Altius Minerals' score of 0.00 indicating that Champion Iron is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Altius Minerals Neutral
Champion Iron Neutral

Champion Iron has higher revenue and earnings than Altius Minerals. Altius Minerals is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Champion Iron, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Altius MineralsC$63.30M51.28C$13.64MC$6.269.30
Champion IronC$1.77B1.28C$128.81MC$0.3212.59

Summary

Champion Iron beats Altius Minerals on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Champion Iron compare to Canada Nickel?

Champion Iron (TSE:CIA) and Canada Nickel (CVE:CNC) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, risk, valuation and profitability.

Champion Iron has higher revenue and earnings than Canada Nickel. Canada Nickel is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Champion Iron, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Champion IronC$1.77B1.28C$128.81MC$0.3212.59
Canada NickelN/AN/A-C$8.66M-C$0.13N/A

Champion Iron has a net margin of 9.48% compared to Canada Nickel's net margin of 0.00%. Champion Iron's return on equity of 11.28% beat Canada Nickel's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Champion Iron9.48% 11.28% 13.11%
Canada Nickel N/A -12.59%-3.82%

In the previous week, Champion Iron had 2 more articles in the media than Canada Nickel. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Champion Iron and 1 mentions for Canada Nickel. Canada Nickel's average media sentiment score of 0.59 beat Champion Iron's score of 0.13 indicating that Canada Nickel is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Champion Iron
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Canada Nickel
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Champion Iron presently has a consensus target price of C$6.19, indicating a potential upside of 53.54%. Given Champion Iron's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Champion Iron is more favorable than Canada Nickel.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Champion Iron
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Canada Nickel
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Champion Iron has a beta of 0.293546, suggesting that its stock price is 71% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Canada Nickel has a beta of 0.42184, suggesting that its stock price is 58% less volatile than the broader market.

28.8% of Champion Iron shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 3.1% of Canada Nickel shares are owned by institutional investors. 11.3% of Champion Iron shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 14.8% of Canada Nickel shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Champion Iron beats Canada Nickel on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Champion Iron compare to Roots?

Champion Iron (TSE:CIA) and Roots (TSE:ROOT) are both insurance companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation, risk and profitability.

Champion Iron has a beta of 0.293546, indicating that its stock price is 71% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Roots has a beta of -0.209448, indicating that its stock price is 121% less volatile than the broader market.

Champion Iron has higher revenue and earnings than Roots. Champion Iron is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Roots, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Champion IronC$1.77B1.28C$128.81MC$0.3212.59
RootsC$277.68M0.64C$2.89MC$0.1237.50

In the previous week, Champion Iron had 1 more articles in the media than Roots. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Champion Iron and 2 mentions for Roots. Roots' average media sentiment score of 1.19 beat Champion Iron's score of 0.13 indicating that Roots is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Champion Iron Neutral
Roots Positive

Champion Iron has a net margin of 9.48% compared to Roots' net margin of 1.68%. Champion Iron's return on equity of 11.28% beat Roots' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Champion Iron9.48% 11.28% 13.11%
Roots 1.68%3.16%2.29%

Champion Iron currently has a consensus target price of C$6.19, suggesting a potential upside of 53.54%. Roots has a consensus target price of C$4.25, suggesting a potential downside of 5.56%. Given Champion Iron's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Champion Iron is more favorable than Roots.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Champion Iron
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Roots
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

28.8% of Champion Iron shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.0% of Roots shares are owned by institutional investors. 11.3% of Champion Iron shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 14.2% of Roots shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Champion Iron beats Roots on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Champion Iron compare to Sangoma Technologies?

Champion Iron (TSE:CIA) and Sangoma Technologies (TSE:STC) are both insurance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, dividends, valuation, risk and institutional ownership.

Champion Iron has a beta of 0.293546, suggesting that its share price is 71% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Sangoma Technologies has a beta of 1.237945, suggesting that its share price is 24% more volatile than the broader market.

Champion Iron has higher revenue and earnings than Sangoma Technologies. Sangoma Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Champion Iron, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Champion IronC$1.77B1.28C$128.81MC$0.3212.59
Sangoma TechnologiesC$212.63M0.79-C$4.90M-C$0.19N/A

In the previous week, Champion Iron had 3 more articles in the media than Sangoma Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Champion Iron and 0 mentions for Sangoma Technologies. Champion Iron's average media sentiment score of 0.13 beat Sangoma Technologies' score of 0.00 indicating that Champion Iron is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Champion Iron Neutral
Sangoma Technologies Neutral

Champion Iron has a net margin of 9.48% compared to Sangoma Technologies' net margin of -3.66%. Champion Iron's return on equity of 11.28% beat Sangoma Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Champion Iron9.48% 11.28% 13.11%
Sangoma Technologies -3.66%-3.18%-0.16%

Champion Iron presently has a consensus price target of C$6.19, indicating a potential upside of 53.54%. Sangoma Technologies has a consensus price target of C$9.70, indicating a potential upside of 91.70%. Given Sangoma Technologies' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Sangoma Technologies is more favorable than Champion Iron.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Champion Iron
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Sangoma Technologies
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

28.8% of Champion Iron shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 11.6% of Sangoma Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 11.3% of Champion Iron shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 20.8% of Sangoma Technologies shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Champion Iron beats Sangoma Technologies on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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CIA vs. The Competition

MetricChampion IronSteel IndustryMaterials SectorTSE Exchange
Market CapC$2.26BC$1.07BC$4.75BC$12.89B
Dividend Yield3.17%9.16%5.00%6.20%
P/E Ratio12.594.1623.2337.12
Price / Sales1.2810.716,087.0110.45
Price / Cash12.5616.2626.8482.29
Price / Book1.400.929.064.47
Net IncomeC$128.81MC$197.22MC$156.92MC$299.09M
7 Day Performance-1.23%0.23%0.22%0.88%
1 Month Performance-20.36%-3.60%-6.12%-1.09%
1 Year Performance7.75%15.62%57.52%42.16%

Champion Iron Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
CIA
Champion Iron
3.4984 of 5 stars
C$4.03
+3.1%
C$6.19
+53.5%
+3.6%C$2.26BC$1.77B12.59220
PRU
Perseus Mining
1.3496 of 5 stars
C$5.03
-0.4%
N/A+46.2%C$6.77BC$1.27B19.3639,900
ALS
Altius Minerals
2.2379 of 5 stars
C$59.83
-0.1%
C$53.36
-10.8%
+116.3%C$3.33BC$63.30M9.5619
CNC
Canada Nickel
N/AC$1.61
-4.2%
N/A+70.5%C$387.80MN/AN/A74,300
ROOT
Roots
1.1173 of 5 stars
C$4.42
+1.1%
C$4.13
-6.7%
+40.6%C$173.25MC$277.68M36.83760

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