Cleveland-Cliffs Inc (CLF) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc stock (CLF) is currently trading at $8.31. Cleveland-Cliffs Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.26. Analyst consensus price target for CLF is $13.08. WallStSmart rates CLF as Underperform.
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- Cleveland-Cliffs Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- CLF Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- CLF analyst price target and Smart Rating
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Smart Analysis
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc (CLF) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in peg ratio, price/sales, price/book. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc (CLF) Key Strengths (5)
Growing significantly faster than its price suggests
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
Trading below book value, meaning the market prices it less than net assets
81.55% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Supporting Valuation Data
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc (CLF) Areas to Watch (5)
Company is destroying shareholder value
Losing money on operations
Revenue declining -0.30%, a shrinking business
Earnings declining -99.40%, profits shrinking
Company is losing money with a negative profit margin
Supporting Valuation Data
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc (CLF) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 48/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 9.4/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 0.0/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Sales, Price/Book. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.43), Price/Sales (0.26), Price/Book (0.78) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -0.30%, EPS Growth at -99.40%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -21.60%, Operating Margin at -6.49%, Profit Margin at -7.94%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -21.60% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -0.30% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. Strengths and concerns are roughly balanced. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Return on Equity and Operating Margin are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
CLF Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
CLF's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.26x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 1.52x (10th percentile). The current valuation is 96% below its historical high of 7.01x set in Apr 2008, and 132% above its historical low of 0.11x in Jul 2015. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~0.3x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc (CLF) · BASIC MATERIALS › STEEL
The Big Picture
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc is in a turnaround phase, with management focused on restoring profitability. Revenue reached 18.6B with 30% decline year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -7.9% profit margin.
Key Findings
Revenue contracted 30% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.
The company is unprofitable with a -7.9% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.
What to Watch Next
Volatility is elevated with a beta of 1.87, so expect amplified moves relative to the broader market.
Debt management: total debt of 7.3B is significantly higher than cash (57M). Monitor refinancing risk.
Sector dynamics: monitor STEEL industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.
Bottom Line
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc is in turnaround mode. The path to profitability remains the critical question. Speculative investors may see opportunity in the recovery story, but conservative investors should wait for consistent positive earnings before committing capital.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Cleveland-Cliffs Inc(CLF)
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Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an independent iron ore mining company in the United States, Canada and internationally. The company is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.