Basic Materials
Central Iron Ore Ltd.(CIO)
Live Price
Offline$0.09
+0.00% today
1Y Change
+28.57%
Window
Jun 25, 2025 โ Jun 12, 2026
- Market Cap
- $280.00M
- Revenue Growth
- -4.5%
- EPS Growth
- -152.0%
- Dividend Yield
- 1.4%
Coverage: 242 bars ยท Jun 25, 2025 โ Jun 12, 2026
Research Briefing
A compact read on the setup, peer context, quarterly changes, and recent earnings reaction.
Research Snapshot
Central Iron Ore Ltd. (CIO) is a Basic Materials stock with a market cap of $280.00M and listed on TSXV. The stock last traded around $0.09 and up 28.6% across the available one-year price window (Jun 25, 2025 โ Jun 12, 2026). Baseline metrics include revenue growth of -4.5%, EPS growth of -152.0%, a dividend yield of 1.4%. What stands out right now is revenue -4.5%, EPS -152.0%, free cash flow +2.9% with operating margin -53.1% and ROIC -177.6%. The dividend is present but secondary, with a yield around 1.4%. Valuation is more restrained than many high-expectation growth names at price/sales 1.7. Overall, the current profile looks closer to a turnaround or cyclical reset than a generic broad-market placeholder. Stock Foundry combines CIO price history, valuation, growth, dividend context, earnings, analyst forecasts, news, related Basic Materials peers on this page.
Sector Context
How this name stacks up against nearby peers on first-pass metrics.
Revenue Growth
Below sector median
-4.5% vs 0.0% peer median
Operating Margin
Below sector median
-53.1% vs +10.5% peer median
What Changed This Quarter
Latest report context and the signals most likely to have changed the story.
Latest report landed above expectations
2026 was reported on Feb 19, 2026 with an EPS surprise of +333.3%.
The operating picture looks softer than before
Revenue is at -4.5% and EPS is at -152.0%, with operating margin around -53.1%.
Shareholder return is still part of the story
The stock is still offering a dividend yield around 1.4%, which matters if the thesis depends on income as much as growth.
Earnings Reaction Memory
How the stock has tended to move after recent reports.
Across the last 3 reported quarters, the stock averaged -6.7% over the next 5 trading days and finished higher after 0 of those reports.
View quarter-by-quarter reaction table
| Quarter | EPS ฮ | 1D | 5D | 20D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 Feb 19, 2026 | +333.3% | +0.0% | -20.0% | -10.0% |
2025 Nov 7, 2025 | -40.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +12.5% |
2025 Jul 31, 2025 | +371.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +11.1% |
Benchmark Edge
CIO vs SPY, QQQ, and Sector ETFs
Normalized return, excess return, max drawdown, and calendar-year wins against the benchmarks investors actually use.
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Normalized return
SPY
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S&P 500
Excess Return
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Relative to SPY
CIO Max Drawdown
-46.15%
Trailing 1Y
SPY Max Drawdown
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Trailing 1Y
Calendar-Year Returns
Uses the longest available daily history for CIO and SPY.
Company Overview
Central Iron Ore Ltd.
TSXV
Central Iron Ore Ltd. is a mineral exploration and development company primarily focused on the acquisition and advancement of iron ore properties. Its primary function is to explore and develop mineral resources, specifically targeting regions rich in iron ore deposits. Central Iron Ore Ltd. strategically identifies and assesses potential mining sites, positioning itself as a key player in the iron sector, which is crucial for steel production and, consequently, infrastructure development globally. The company's exploration activities aim to expand mineral resources and identify new opportunities for resource development. Headquartered in Australia, a country known for its rich deposits and robust mining industry, Central Iron Ore Ltd. leverages the geographic advantage and expertise available in this region. Within the financial markets, it serves as a gateway for investors seeking exposure to the commodities sector, particularly iron ore. By investing in the discovery and extraction of this vital resource, Central Iron Ore Ltd. contributes to the supply chain that is essential for various industrial applications, thereby holding a significant role in meeting the world's raw material demands.
- Leadership
- Mr. David Deitz B.Com, CPA, MAuslMM
- Street Address
- 49-51 York Street, Suite 1 Level 2
- Mailing
- Sydney, NSW, 2000
- Region
- Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Last Updated
- May 7, 2026
Key Fundamentals
Valuation, growth, profitability, and balance sheet signals.
Valuation
- P/E
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- EV/EBITDA
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- Price/Sales
- 1.7
- Price/Book
- 0.5
Growth
- Revenue
- -4.5%
- EPS
- -152.0%
- Free Cash Flow
- +2.9%
Profitability
- Gross Margin
- 60.5%
- Operating Margin
- -53.1%
- Net Margin
- -74.2%
- ROE
- -18.1%
- ROIC
- -177.6%
Balance Sheet
- Debt/Equity
- 0.66
- Current Ratio
- 0.34
Earnings Reports
Latest News
Official Releases
Company announcements and filings-style updates.
Next Step
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