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Champion Iron (CIA) Competitors

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C$4.84 0.00 (0.00%)
As of 05/22/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

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

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), Sangoma Technologies (STC), and Roots (ROOT). These companies are all part of the "insurance" industry.

How does Champion Iron compare to Perseus Mining?

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

49.7% of Perseus Mining shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 30.5% of Champion Iron shares are held by institutional investors. 0.8% of Perseus Mining shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 11.3% of Champion Iron shares are held by company 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.

Perseus Mining has a beta of 1.925141, meaning that its share price is 93% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Champion Iron has a beta of 0.521625, meaning that its share price is 48% less volatile than the broader market.

Perseus Mining has a net margin of 28.13% compared to Champion Iron's net margin of 10.38%. Perseus Mining's return on equity of 21.69% beat Champion Iron's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Perseus Mining28.13% 21.69% 16.07%
Champion Iron 10.38%12.64%13.11%

Perseus Mining has higher earnings, but lower revenue 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
Perseus MiningC$1.27B5.45C$546.57MC$0.2619.86
Champion IronC$1.78B1.45C$128.81MC$0.3414.24

Champion Iron has a consensus target price of C$6.33, suggesting a potential upside of 30.85%. Given Champion Iron's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Champion Iron is more favorable than Perseus Mining.

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

In the previous week, Perseus Mining had 1 more articles in the media than Champion Iron. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Perseus Mining and 0 mentions for Champion Iron. Perseus Mining's average media sentiment score of 0.67 beat Champion Iron's score of 0.00 indicating that Perseus Mining is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Perseus Mining Positive
Champion Iron Neutral

Perseus Mining pays an annual dividend of C$0.05 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Champion Iron pays an annual dividend of C$0.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.1%. Perseus Mining pays out 18.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Champion Iron pays out 58.8% 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.

Summary

Perseus Mining beats Champion Iron on 13 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 businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk and valuation.

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$63.30M45.23C$13.64MC$6.268.20
Champion IronC$1.78B1.45C$128.81MC$0.3414.24

Altius Minerals currently has a consensus target price of C$53.36, suggesting a potential upside of 3.89%. Champion Iron has a consensus target price of C$6.33, suggesting a potential upside of 30.85%. Given Champion Iron's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly 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)
3 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 0.8%. Champion Iron pays an annual dividend of C$0.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.1%. Altius Minerals pays out 6.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Champion Iron pays out 58.8% 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 10.38%. 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 10.38%12.64%13.11%

In the previous week, Altius Minerals had 2 more articles in the media than Champion Iron. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Altius Minerals and 0 mentions for Champion Iron. Altius Minerals' average media sentiment score of 0.74 beat Champion Iron's score of 0.00 indicating that Altius Minerals is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Altius Minerals Positive
Champion Iron Neutral

Altius Minerals has a beta of 0.358327, suggesting that its share price is 64% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Champion Iron has a beta of 0.521625, suggesting that its share price is 48% less volatile than the broader market.

27.2% of Altius Minerals shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 30.5% of Champion Iron shares are held by institutional investors. 19.0% of Altius Minerals shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 11.3% of Champion Iron shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Champion Iron beats Altius Minerals on 11 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 better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk, earnings and dividends.

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$1.78B1.45C$128.81MC$0.3414.24
Canada NickelN/AN/A-C$8.66M-C$0.13N/A

30.5% of Champion Iron shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 3.1% of Canada Nickel shares are held by institutional investors. 11.3% of Champion Iron shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 14.8% of Canada Nickel shares are held by 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.

Champion Iron has a net margin of 10.38% compared to Canada Nickel's net margin of 0.00%. Champion Iron's return on equity of 12.64% beat Canada Nickel's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Champion Iron10.38% 12.64% 13.11%
Canada Nickel N/A -12.59%-3.82%

In the previous week, Canada Nickel had 1 more articles in the media than Champion Iron. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Canada Nickel and 0 mentions for Champion Iron. Champion Iron's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Canada Nickel'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Champion Iron Neutral
Canada Nickel Neutral

Champion Iron presently has a consensus target price of C$6.33, suggesting a potential upside of 30.85%. Given Champion Iron's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, 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)
3 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 0.521625, suggesting that its stock price is 48% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Canada Nickel has a beta of 0.559267, suggesting that its stock price is 44% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Champion Iron beats Canada Nickel on 12 of the 15 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 contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, profitability, risk, earnings, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Champion Iron's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Sangoma Technologies' score of -0.45 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 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$1.78B1.45C$128.81MC$0.3414.24
Sangoma TechnologiesC$212.63M0.78-C$4.90M-C$0.19N/A

Champion Iron has a net margin of 10.38% compared to Sangoma Technologies' net margin of -3.66%. Champion Iron's return on equity of 12.64% beat Sangoma Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Champion Iron10.38% 12.64% 13.11%
Sangoma Technologies -3.66%-3.18%-0.16%

Champion Iron has a beta of 0.521625, suggesting that its share price is 48% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Sangoma Technologies has a beta of 1.170401, suggesting that its share price is 17% more volatile than the broader market.

Champion Iron presently has a consensus target price of C$6.33, indicating a potential upside of 30.85%. Sangoma Technologies has a consensus target price of C$9.70, indicating a potential upside of 94.00%. Given Sangoma Technologies' higher possible 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)
3 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

30.5% of Champion Iron shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 11.7% of Sangoma Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. 11.3% of Champion Iron shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 20.8% of Sangoma Technologies shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Champion Iron beats Sangoma Technologies on 11 of the 15 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 investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, risk and institutional ownership.

Champion Iron presently has a consensus target price of C$6.33, suggesting a potential upside of 30.85%. Roots has a consensus target price of C$4.13, suggesting a potential upside of 3.90%. Given Champion Iron's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly 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)
3 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

Champion Iron has a beta of 0.521625, indicating that its share price is 48% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Roots has a beta of -0.076106, indicating that its share price is 108% 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$1.78B1.45C$128.81MC$0.3414.24
RootsC$277.68M0.56C$2.89MC$0.1233.08

30.5% of Champion Iron shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.0% of Roots shares are held by institutional investors. 11.3% of Champion Iron shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 14.2% of Roots shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Champion Iron's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Roots'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Champion Iron Neutral
Roots Neutral

Champion Iron has a net margin of 10.38% compared to Roots' net margin of 1.68%. Champion Iron's return on equity of 12.64% beat Roots' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Champion Iron10.38% 12.64% 13.11%
Roots 1.68%3.16%2.29%

Summary

Champion Iron beats Roots on 13 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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CIA vs. The Competition

MetricChampion IronSteel IndustryMaterials SectorTSE Exchange
Market CapC$2.58BC$1.08BC$4.78BC$12.05B
Dividend Yield4.27%9.23%5.02%6.23%
P/E Ratio14.244.4022.8937.51
Price / Sales1.4510.646,745.9311.49
Price / Cash12.5616.2627.2182.29
Price / Book1.710.946.664.43
Net IncomeC$128.81MC$197.22MC$156.96MC$299.09M
7 Day Performance-1.22%-3.42%-1.39%0.41%
1 Month Performance-1.43%-3.02%-1.09%0.66%
1 Year Performance24.10%9.36%73.10%53.64%

Champion Iron Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
CIA
Champion Iron
2.8919 of 5 stars
C$4.84
flat
C$6.33
+30.9%
+23.8%C$2.58BC$1.78B14.24220
PRU
Perseus Mining
1.9132 of 5 stars
C$5.12
-0.6%
N/A+57.3%C$6.89BC$1.27B19.7139,900
ALS
Altius Minerals
3.1109 of 5 stars
C$52.40
+1.4%
C$53.36
+1.8%
+86.0%C$2.92BC$63.30M8.3719
CNC
Canada Nickel
N/AC$1.62
-1.8%
N/A+78.0%C$390.21MN/AN/A74,300
STC
Sangoma Technologies
2.2075 of 5 stars
C$5.09
+3.7%
C$9.70
+90.6%
-35.0%C$169.08MC$219.70MN/A1,342

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This page (TSE:CIA) was last updated on 5/23/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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