(CLF) Cleveland-Cliffs - Ratings and Ratios
Steel, Iron Ore, Coal, Coke, Tubing
CLF EPS (Earnings per Share)
CLF Revenue
Description: CLF Cleveland-Cliffs
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is a leading flat-rolled steel producer operating in the United States, Canada, and internationally, offering a diverse range of steel products to various industries, including automotive, infrastructure, and manufacturing.
The companys extensive product portfolio includes various types of steel, such as hot-rolled, cold-rolled, and stainless steel, as well as iron ore, coal, and other raw materials. Its ownership of five iron ore mines in Minnesota and Michigan provides a significant competitive advantage in terms of supply chain control and cost management.
From a financial perspective, Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. has a market capitalization of approximately $5.6 billion, with a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 13.44. To further evaluate the companys performance, key metrics such as revenue growth, EBITDA margins, and debt-to-equity ratio can be analyzed. For instance, a review of the companys historical revenue growth and EBITDA margins can provide insights into its operational efficiency and ability to generate cash flows.
Some key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. include its steel production volumes, average selling prices, and operating costs per ton. Additionally, the companys return on assets (ROA) and return on equity (ROE) can be analyzed to assess its asset utilization and profitability. A review of these KPIs can help investors and analysts better understand the companys financial health and operational performance.
To gain a deeper understanding of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.s competitive position and growth prospects, it is essential to analyze industry trends, such as global steel demand, pricing, and supply chain dynamics. This analysis can help identify potential opportunities and challenges facing the company, enabling more informed investment decisions.
CLF Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 6,520m |
| Sub-Industry | Steel |
| IPO / Inception | 1987-11-05 |
CLF Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | -22.3% |
| Fundamental | 14.1% |
| Dividend Rating | 11.6% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | -15.6% |
| Analyst Rating | 3.33 of 5 |
CLF Dividends
Currently no dividends paidCLF Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 81.4% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | -14.3% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | -56% |
| CAGR 5y | -6.64% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y (Calmar Ratio) | -0.09 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y (Pain Ratio) | -0.19 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | -0.42 |
| Alpha | -23.95 |
| Beta | 1.965 |
| Volatility | 52.53% |
| Current Volume | 25982.7k |
| Average Volume 20d | 29719.3k |
| Stop Loss | 12.4 (-6.9%) |
| Signal | 0.48 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 0.5
| Net Income (-1.67b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 1.11b TTM) |
| FCFTA -0.07 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -15.59pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 18.48% (prev 13.68%; Δ 4.79pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA -0.04 (>3.0%) and CFO -862.0m > Net Income -1.67b (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| NO Net Debt/EBITDA fails (EBITDA <= 0) |
| Current Ratio 2.04 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (497.9m) change vs 12m ago 5.05% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin -5.29% (prev 5.21%; Δ -10.51pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 98.70% (prev 124.1%; Δ -25.40pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio -2.15 (EBITDA TTM -823.0m / Interest Expense TTM 526.0m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 0.69
| (A) 0.17 = (Total Current Assets 6.69b - Total Current Liabilities 3.28b) / Total Assets 20.47b |
| (B) 0.00 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 1.00m / Total Assets 20.47b |
| (C) -0.06 = EBIT TTM -1.13b / Avg Total Assets 18.70b |
| (D) 0.00 = Book Value of Equity 67.0m / Total Liabilities 14.43b |
| Total Rating: 0.69 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 14.06
| 1. Piotroski 0.50pt = -4.50 |
| 2. FCF Yield -10.45% = -5.0 |
| 3. FCF Margin -8.03% = -3.01 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 1.28 = 1.74 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda -9.31 = -2.50 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC (= -13.50)% = -12.50 |
| 7. RoE -25.83% = -2.50 |
| 8. Rev. Trend -71.33% = -5.35 |
| 9. EPS Trend -46.24% = -2.31 |
What is the price of CLF shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +1.06%, over one month by +17.98%, over three months by +41.85% and over the past year by -2.49%.
Is Cleveland-Cliffs a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of CLF is around 13.06 USD . This means that CLF is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -1.95%.
Is CLF a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 3
- Buy: 1
- Hold: 6
- Sell: 1
- Strong Sell: 1
What are the forecasts/targets for the CLF price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 11.9 | -10.7% |
| Analysts Target Price | 11.9 | -10.7% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 14.4 | 7.7% |
Last update: 2025-10-13 02:05
CLF Fundamental Data Overview
P/E Forward = 40.9836
P/S = 0.3533
P/B = 1.0797
P/EG = -0.22
Beta = 1.965
Revenue TTM = 18.46b USD
EBIT TTM = -1.13b USD
EBITDA TTM = -823.0m USD
Long Term Debt = 7.73b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = unknown (none)
Debt = 7.73b USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = 7.67b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 14.19b USD (6.52b + Debt 7.73b - CCE 61.0m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = -2.15 (Ebit TTM -1.13b / Interest Expense TTM 526.0m)
FCF Yield = -10.45% (FCF TTM -1.48b / Enterprise Value 14.19b)
FCF Margin = -8.03% (FCF TTM -1.48b / Revenue TTM 18.46b)
Net Margin = -9.03% (Net Income TTM -1.67b / Revenue TTM 18.46b)
Gross Margin = -5.29% ((Revenue TTM 18.46b - Cost of Revenue TTM 19.43b) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = -4.24% (prev -8.45%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 0.69 (Enterprise Value 14.19b / Total Assets 20.47b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.93% (Interest Expense 149.0m / Debt 7.73b)
Taxrate = 23.95% (-148.0m / -618.0m)
NOPAT = -858.6m (EBIT -1.13b * (1 - 23.95%)) [loss with tax shield]
Current Ratio = 2.04 (Total Current Assets 6.69b / Total Current Liabilities 3.28b)
Debt / Equity = 1.28 (Debt 7.73b / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 6.04b)
Debt / EBITDA = -9.31 (negative EBITDA) (Net Debt 7.67b / EBITDA -823.0m)
Debt / FCF = -5.17 (negative FCF - burning cash) (Net Debt 7.67b / FCF TTM -1.48b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 6.45b (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = -8.14% (Net Income -1.67b / Total Assets 20.47b)
RoE = -25.83% (Net Income TTM -1.67b / Total Stockholder Equity 6.45b)
RoCE = -7.96% (EBIT -1.13b / Capital Employed (Equity 6.45b + L.T.Debt 7.73b))
RoIC = -6.64% (negative operating profit) (NOPAT -858.6m / Invested Capital 12.94b)
WACC = 6.86% (E(6.52b)/V(14.25b) * Re(13.26%) + D(7.73b)/V(14.25b) * Rd(1.93%) * (1-Tc(0.24)))
Discount Rate = 13.26% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -33.33 | Cagr: -0.69%
Fair Price DCF = unknown (Cash Flow -1.48b)
EPS Correlation: -46.24 | EPS CAGR: 22.26% | SUE: 2.69 | # QB: 2
Revenue Correlation: -71.33 | Revenue CAGR: -4.83% | SUE: 0.31 | # QB: 0
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