Do analysts rate PRU or CIA?

Champion Iron has a consensus target price of C$6.05, indicating a potential upside of 49.75%. Given Champion Iron's higher probable 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) 5 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.00

Which has higher earnings & valuation, ALS or CIA?

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. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Altius Minerals C$63.30M 56.91 C$13.64M C$6.26 10.32 Champion Iron C$1.77B 1.28 C$128.81M C$0.32 12.63

Do analysts rate CNC or CIA?

Champion Iron has a consensus target price of C$6.05, suggesting a potential upside of 49.75%. 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 Canada Nickel 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00 Champion Iron 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 5 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 3.00

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, CIA or ROOT?

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. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Champion Iron C$1.77B 1.28 C$128.81M C$0.32 12.63 Roots C$280.27M 0.55 C$2.89M C$0.06 65.00

Is CIA or ROOT more profitable?

Champion Iron has a net margin of 9.48% compared to Roots' net margin of 0.90%. Champion Iron's return on equity of 11.28% beat Roots' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Champion Iron 9.48% 11.28% 13.11% Roots 0.90% 1.70% 2.29%

Champion Iron (CIA) Competitors

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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 contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, valuation, risk, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership and analyst recommendations.

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
Perseus Mining	27.92%	16.92%	16.07%
Champion Iron	9.48%	11.28%	13.11%

In the previous week, Perseus Mining had 2 more articles in the media than Champion Iron. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Perseus Mining and 0 mentions for Champion Iron. Perseus Mining's average media sentiment score of 0.63 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

50.4% of Perseus Mining shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 29.3% of Champion Iron shares are held by institutional investors. 0.8% of Perseus Mining shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 11.3% of Champion Iron shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

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

Champion Iron has a consensus target price of C$6.05, indicating a potential upside of 49.75%. Given Champion Iron's higher probable 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)	5 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Perseus Mining pays an annual dividend of C$0.05 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Champion Iron pays an annual dividend of C$0.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.0%. Perseus Mining pays out 18.7% 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.

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Perseus Mining	C$1.27B	5.32	C$546.57M	C$0.26	19.67
Champion Iron	C$1.77B	1.28	C$128.81M	C$0.32	12.63

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 superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership, valuation, earnings, risk, profitability and dividends.

25.5% of Altius Minerals shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 29.3% 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 large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Altius Minerals currently has a consensus price target of C$56.36, indicating a potential downside of 12.79%. Champion Iron has a consensus price target of C$6.05, indicating a potential upside of 49.75%. Given Champion Iron's stronger consensus rating and higher probable 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)	5 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 0.6%. 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.

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Altius Minerals	C$63.30M	56.91	C$13.64M	C$6.26	10.32
Champion Iron	C$1.77B	1.28	C$128.81M	C$0.32	12.63

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, Altius Minerals had 5 more articles in the media than Champion Iron. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Altius Minerals and 0 mentions for Champion Iron. Champion Iron's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Altius Minerals' score of -0.13 indicating that Champion Iron is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Altius Minerals	Neutral
Champion Iron	Neutral

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 Minerals	543.91%	32.43%	2.60%
Champion Iron	9.48%	11.28%	13.11%

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?

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

Champion Iron has a consensus target price of C$6.05, suggesting a potential upside of 49.75%. 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
Canada Nickel	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
Champion Iron	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

2.8% of Canada Nickel shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 29.3% of Champion Iron shares are owned by institutional investors. 14.8% of Canada Nickel shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 11.3% of Champion Iron shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

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

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

Company	Overall Sentiment
Canada Nickel	Neutral
Champion Iron	Neutral

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
Canada Nickel	N/A	-10.81%	-3.82%
Champion Iron	9.48%	11.28%	13.11%

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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Canada Nickel	N/A	N/A	-C$8.66M	-C$0.11	N/A
Champion Iron	C$1.77B	1.28	C$128.81M	C$0.32	12.63

Summary

Champion Iron beats Canada Nickel on 12 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Champion Iron compare to Sangoma Technologies?

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

In the previous week, Sangoma Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.76 beat Champion Iron's score of 0.00 indicating that Sangoma Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Sangoma Technologies	Positive
Champion Iron	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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Sangoma Technologies	C$212.63M	0.86	-C$4.90M	-C$0.19	N/A
Champion Iron	C$1.77B	1.28	C$128.81M	C$0.32	12.63

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
Sangoma Technologies	-3.66%	-3.18%	-0.16%
Champion Iron	9.48%	11.28%	13.11%

Sangoma Technologies presently has a consensus target price of C$9.70, indicating a potential upside of 76.68%. Champion Iron has a consensus target price of C$6.05, indicating a potential upside of 49.75%. Given Sangoma Technologies' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Sangoma Technologies is more favorable than Champion Iron.

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

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

10.8% of Sangoma Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 29.3% of Champion Iron shares are owned by institutional investors. 20.8% of Sangoma Technologies shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 11.3% of Champion Iron 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 Sangoma Technologies on 10 of the 14 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 better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, earnings, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

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

Champion Iron currently has a consensus price target of C$6.05, indicating a potential upside of 49.75%. Roots has a consensus price target of C$4.25, indicating a potential upside of 8.97%. Given Champion Iron's stronger consensus rating and higher possible 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)	5 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

29.3% 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 company insiders. Comparatively, 14.2% of Roots shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock 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 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.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Champion Iron	C$1.77B	1.28	C$128.81M	C$0.32	12.63
Roots	C$280.27M	0.55	C$2.89M	C$0.06	65.00

Champion Iron has a net margin of 9.48% compared to Roots' net margin of 0.90%. Champion Iron's return on equity of 11.28% beat Roots' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Champion Iron	9.48%	11.28%	13.11%
Roots	0.90%	1.70%	2.29%

Summary

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

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Metric	Champion Iron	Steel Industry	Materials Sector	TSE Exchange
Market Cap	C$2.26B	C$1.01B	C$4.68B	C$13.07B
Dividend Yield	3.07%	9.14%	5.02%	6.18%
P/E Ratio	12.63	3.98	21.47	36.51
Price / Sales	1.28	10.70	6,344.69	10.34
Price / Cash	12.56	16.26	26.81	82.29
Price / Book	1.40	0.88	8.78	4.52
Net Income	C$128.81M	C$197.22M	C$157.26M	C$299.09M
7 Day Performance	6.04%	7.31%	1.40%	1.85%
1 Month Performance	-6.26%	4.63%	-5.20%	-1.01%
1 Year Performance	2.02%	9.93%	47.04%	36.76%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
CIA Champion Iron	3.3762 of 5 stars	C$4.04 -0.5%	C$6.05 +49.8%	+0.7%	C$2.26B	C$1.77B	12.63	220
PRU Perseus Mining	2.1454 of 5 stars	C$4.94 -2.0%	N/A	+68.1%	C$6.65B	C$1.27B	19.01	39,900	Gap Down
ALS Altius Minerals	2.2762 of 5 stars	C$58.00 -2.5%	C$56.36 -2.8%	+138.7%	C$3.23B	C$63.30M	9.27	19
CNC Canada Nickel	N/A	C$1.42 +2.2%	N/A	+62.5%	C$347.34M	N/A	N/A	74,300
STC Sangoma Technologies	2.7728 of 5 stars	C$5.32 -1.8%	C$9.70 +82.3%	-36.2%	C$177.04M	C$212.63M	N/A	1,342

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How does Champion Iron compare to Perseus Mining?

Is PRU or CIA more profitable?

Does the media prefer PRU or CIA?

Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of PRU or CIA?

Which has more risk & volatility, PRU or CIA?

Do analysts rate PRU or CIA?

Is PRU or CIA a better dividend stock?

Which has better valuation & earnings, PRU or CIA?

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How does Champion Iron compare to Altius Minerals?

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Is ALS or CIA a better dividend stock?

Which has higher earnings & valuation, ALS or CIA?

Which has more volatility & risk, ALS or CIA?

Does the media favor ALS or CIA?

Is ALS or CIA more profitable?

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How does Champion Iron compare to Canada Nickel?

Do analysts rate CNC or CIA?

Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of CNC or CIA?

Which has more risk and volatility, CNC or CIA?

Does the media prefer CNC or CIA?

Is CNC or CIA more profitable?

Which has higher valuation & earnings, CNC or CIA?

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How does Champion Iron compare to Sangoma Technologies?

Does the media prefer STC or CIA?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, STC or CIA?

Is STC or CIA more profitable?

Do analysts prefer STC or CIA?

Which has more volatility and risk, STC or CIA?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in STC or CIA?

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How does Champion Iron compare to Roots?

Which has more risk and volatility, CIA or ROOT?

Do analysts rate CIA or ROOT?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in CIA or ROOT?

Does the media refer more to CIA or ROOT?

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, CIA or ROOT?

Is CIA or ROOT more profitable?

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