Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
NYSE:CLF

Watchlist Manager
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc Logo
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
NYSE:CLF
Watchlist
Price: 12.46 USD 4.88% Market Closed
Market Cap: 6.2B USD
Have any thoughts about
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc?
Write Note

Intrinsic Value

The intrinsic value of one CLF stock under the Base Case scenario is 15.07 USD. Compared to the current market price of 12.46 USD, Cleveland-Cliffs Inc is Undervalued by 17%.

The Intrinsic Value is calculated as the average of DCF and Relative values:

CLF Intrinsic Value
15.07 USD
Undervaluation 17%
Intrinsic Value
Price
Base Case Scenario

Valuation Backtest
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc

Backtest Intrinsic Value
Dive into the past to invest in the future

Uncover deeper insights with the Valuation Backtest. Learn how current stock valuations stack up against historical averages to gauge true investment potential.

Start backtest now and learn if your stock is truly undervalued or overvalued!

Run Backtest
Backtest Conclusion
Very Attractive
Current Valuation
+45%
Avg Valuation
-12%
Worst Valuation
-49%
Best Valuation
+45%

Stock is trading at its lowest valuation over the past 5 years.

Backtest Example
Register to View Results
Register to View Results

To access the results of this valuation backtest, please register an account with us. Registration is quick and gives you instant access to insights on 3 stocks per week for free.

Backtest Unavailable

The backtest for CLF cannot be conducted due to limitations such as insufficient data or other constraints. Please select a different stock or adjust your settings.

Backtest In Progress...
Backtest In Progress...
How do you feel about CLF?
Bearish
Neutral
Bullish

Fundamental Analysis

Company Quality
No Indicators Selected
Select Indicators

Select up to 3 indicators:

Insider Trading
0-3
Months
0-6
Months
0-12
Months
0-36
Months
No Periods Selected
Select Periods

Select up to 2 periods:

Investment Journal
AI Assistant
AI Assistant
Ask me anything about Cleveland-Cliffs Inc

Provide an overview of the primary business activities
of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.

What unique competitive advantages
does Cleveland-Cliffs Inc hold over its rivals?

What risks and challenges
does Cleveland-Cliffs Inc face in the near future?

Has there been any significant insider trading activity
in Cleveland-Cliffs Inc recently?

Summarize the latest earnings call
of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.

Is it considered overvalued or undervalued
based on the latest financial data?

Show all valuation multiples
for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.

Provide P/S
for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.

Provide P/E
for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.

Provide P/OCF
for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.

Provide P/FCFE
for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.

Provide P/B
for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.

Provide EV/S
for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.

Provide EV/GP
for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.

Provide EV/EBITDA
for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.

Provide EV/EBIT
for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.

Provide EV/OCF
for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.

Provide EV/FCFF
for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.

Provide EV/IC
for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.

Show me price targets
for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc made by professional analysts.

What are the Revenue projections
for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc?

How accurate were the past Revenue estimates
for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc?

What are the Net Income projections
for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc?

How accurate were the past Net Income estimates
for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc?

What are the EPS projections
for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc?

How accurate were the past EPS estimates
for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc?

What are the EBIT projections
for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc?

How accurate were the past EBIT estimates
for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc?

Compare the revenue forecasts
for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc with those of its competitors based on recent analyst estimates.

Compare the intrinsic valuations
of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc and its key competitors using the latest financial data.

Compare historical revenue growth rates
of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc against its competitors.

Analyze the profit margins
(gross, operating, and net) of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc compared to its peers.

Compare the P/E ratios
of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc against its peers.

Discuss the investment returns and shareholder value creation
comparing Cleveland-Cliffs Inc with its peers.

Analyze the financial leverage
of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc compared to its main competitors.

Show all profitability ratios
for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.

Provide ROE
for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.

Provide ROA
for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.

Provide ROIC
for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.

Provide ROCE
for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.

Provide Gross Margin
for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.

Provide Operating Margin
for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.

Provide Net Margin
for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.

Provide FCF Margin
for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.

Show all solvency ratios
for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.

Provide D/E Ratio
for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.

Provide D/A Ratio
for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.

Provide Interest Coverage Ratio
for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.

Provide Altman Z-Score Ratio
for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.

Provide Quick Ratio
for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.

Provide Current Ratio
for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.

Provide Cash Ratio
for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.

What is the historical Revenue growth
over the last 5 years for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc?

What is the historical Net Income growth
over the last 5 years for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc?

What is the current Free Cash Flow
of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc?

Discuss the annual earnings per share (EPS)
trend over the past five years for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.

Business Breakdown

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is a prominent player in the iron and steel industry, rooted in a rich history that dates back to 1847. Originally established as a mining company, Cleveland-Cliffs has evolved into a leading producer of flat-rolled steel products, primarily serving the automotive, appliance, and construction sectors. With a strategic focus on vertical integration, the company now controls a significant portion of its supply chain, from iron ore mining to steel fabrication. This positions Cleveland-Cliffs not only as a manufacturer but also as a pivotal supplier to key industries, enhancing its resilience amid fluctuating market conditions. Its recent investments in advanced technology...

Read More
Financials
Annual
Quarterly
TTM
Annual
Quarterly
TTM

Balance Sheet Decomposition
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc

Current Assets 6B
Cash & Short-Term Investments 39m
Receivables 1.6B
Other Current Assets 4.4B
Non-Current Assets 10.8B
PP&E 8.7B
Intangibles 1.2B
Other Non-Current Assets 886m
Current Liabilities 3.3B
Accounts Payable 2B
Accrued Liabilities 792m
Other Current Liabilities 480m
Non-Current Liabilities 6.7B
Long-Term Debt 3.8B
Other Non-Current Liabilities 2.9B
Efficiency

Earnings Waterfall
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc

Revenue
20B USD
Cost of Revenue
-19.5B USD
Gross Profit
511m USD
Operating Expenses
-569m USD
Operating Income
-58m USD
Other Expenses
-404m USD
Net Income
-462m USD

Free Cash Flow Analysis
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc

Last Value
3-Years Average
FCF Margin
Conversion Rate
Earnings Calls

Cleveland-Cliffs reported Q3 results affected by weak steel demand and automotive production issues, leading to a $124 million adjusted EBITDA on 3.8 million tons shipped. The average selling price dropped $80 per ton, prompting the idling of 1.5 million tons of furnace capacity. Cost-cutting initiatives were effective, yielding over $40 savings per ton. Anticipating a capital budget of $600 million for 2025, they expect $70 million in reduced coal costs. The recent acquisition of Stelco is projected to generate $120 million in cost synergies within the first year, enhancing operational resilience and boosting EBITDA as favorable market conditions are forecasted for 2025.

What is Earnings Call?
Fundamental Scores

CLF Profitability Score
Profitability Due Diligence

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc's profitability score is 48/100. The higher the profitability score, the more profitable the company is.

Exceptional 3-Year Average ROE
Positive Free Cash Flow
Positive 3-Years Revenue Growth
Positive Gross Profit
48/100
Profitability
Score

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc's profitability score is 48/100. The higher the profitability score, the more profitable the company is.

CLF Solvency Score
Solvency Due Diligence

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc's solvency score is 36/100. The higher the solvency score, the more solvent the company is.

Low D/E
Short-Term Solvency
Long-Term Solvency
Average Altman Z-Score
36/100
Solvency
Score

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc's solvency score is 36/100. The higher the solvency score, the more solvent the company is.

Wall St
Price Targets

CLF Price Targets Summary
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc

Wall Street analysts forecast CLF stock price to rise over the next 12 months.

According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for CLF is 14.65 USD with a low forecast of 10.1 USD and a high forecast of 22.05 USD.

Lowest
Price Target
10.1 USD
19% Downside
Average
Price Target
14.65 USD
18% Upside
Highest
Price Target
22.05 USD
77% Upside
View Analyst Estimates
View Analyst Estimates
Want to learn more about Wall St estimates for CLF?

Click here to dive deeper.

Dividends

Dividend Yield
Lowest
Average
Highest
Dividend Per Share
N/A
Growth 3Y
Growth 5Y
Growth 10Y
Dividend Safety Score
Very
Unsafe
Unsafe
Safe
Very
Safe
0
25
50
75
100
Shareholder Yield

Current shareholder yield for CLF is .

Shareholder yield represents the total return a company provides to its shareholders, calculated as the sum of dividend yield, buyback yield, and debt paydown yield. What is shareholder yield?

Shareholder Yield
Dividend Yield
Lowest
Average
Highest
Buyback Yield
Lowest
Average
Highest
Debt Paydown Yield
Lowest
Average
Highest

Ownership

CLF Insider Trading
Buy and sell transactions by insiders

Cumulative Transactions Amount
Period Sold Bought Net
3 Months
6 Months
9 Months
12 Months
Why is insider trading important?

CLF News

Other Videos

Profile

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc Logo
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc

Country

United States of America

Industry

Metals & Mining

Market Cap

5.8B USD

Dividend Yield

0%

Description

Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc. is a flat-rolled steel producer, which supplies iron ore pellets to the North American steel industry. The company is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio and currently employs 26,000 full-time employees. The company is engaged in manufacturing iron ore pellets. The company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. The company offers advanced high-strength steels (AHSS), hot-dipped galvanized, aluminized, galvalume, electrogalvanized, galvanneal, hot-rolled coil (HRC), cold-rolled coil, plate, tinplate, grain oriented electrical steel (GOES), non-oriented electrical steel (NOES), stainless steels, tool and die, stamped components, rail, slab and cast ingot. The company provides steel solutions, such as operations of tooling and stamping, which provides advanced-engineered solutions, tool design and build, hot and cold-stamped components, and complex assemblies for the automotive market. The company serves various markets, such as automotive, infrastructure and manufacturing, steel producers, and distributors and converters.

Contact

OHIO
CLEVELAND
200 Public Sq Ste 3300
+12166945700.0
www.clevelandcliffs.com

IPO

1960-07-27

Employees

26 000

Officers

Chairman, President & CEO
Mr. C. Lourenco Goncalves
Executive VP & CFO
Mr. Celso L. Goncalves Jr.
Executive VP, Chief Legal & Administrative Officer and Secretary
Mr. James D. Graham
Executive VP & President of Cleveland-Cliffs Steel
Mr. Clifford T. Smith
Executive VP & President of Cleveland-Cliffs Services
Mr. Keith A. Koci
Executive Vice President of Operations
Mr. Terry G. Fedor
Show More
Senior VP, Corporate Controller & Chief Accounting Officer
Ms. Kimberly A. Floriani
Executive Vice President of Technology
Mr. Wendell L. Carter
Vice President of Investor Relations
Paul Finan
Director of Corporate Communications
Ms. Patricia Persico
Show Less

See Also

Discover More
What is the Intrinsic Value of one CLF stock?

The intrinsic value of one CLF stock under the Base Case scenario is 15.07 USD.

Is CLF stock undervalued or overvalued?

Compared to the current market price of 12.46 USD, Cleveland-Cliffs Inc is Undervalued by 17%.

Back to Top