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Cleveland-Cliffs Inc (CLF)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
06/30/2025: CLF (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
12 Analysts rated it
Well-followed company, solid analyst reports, reliable data for confident investing.
1 Year Target Price $8.79
1 Year Target Price $8.79
| 3 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 6 | Hold |
| 1 | Sell |
| 1 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -50.55% | Avg. Invested days 25 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 06/30/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 3.67B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 8.79 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 8.79 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 12 | Beta 1.85 | 52 Weeks Range 5.63 - 16.47 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 5.63 - 16.47 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -2.43 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -6.35% | Operating Margin (TTM) -10.33% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -3.04% | Return on Equity (TTM) -16.34% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 13.44 | Enterprise Value 11214349026 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.2 |
Enterprise Value 11214349026 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.2 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.6 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 6.76 | Shares Outstanding 494656000 | Shares Floating 485396239 |
Shares Outstanding 494656000 | Shares Floating 485396239 | ||
Percent Insiders 1.61 | Percent Institutions 74.63 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 4 | Target Price 8.79 | Buy 1 | Strong Buy 3 |
Buy 1 | Strong Buy 3 | ||
Hold 6 | Sell 1 | Strong Sell 1 | |
Strong Sell 1 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. was founded in 1847. Initially focused on iron ore mining on the shores of Lake Superior, it has evolved into a vertically integrated steel producer through acquisitions and strategic shifts.
Core Business Areas
- Steelmaking: Production and sale of flat-rolled steel products, including hot-rolled, cold-rolled, galvanized, and coated steel.
- Iron Ore Mining: Extraction and processing of iron ore pellets used in steelmaking, primarily supplied to its own steel mills.
- Tooling and Stamping: Production of tooling and stamping products sold primarily to the automotive and appliance industries.
Leadership and Structure
The current Chairman, President, and CEO is Lourenco Goncalves. The company is structured with distinct operational and commercial divisions under a centralized management team.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Hot-Rolled Steel: A flat-rolled steel product used in various applications. Market share is approximately 20%. Competitors include Nucor, U.S. Steel, and ArcelorMittal.
- Cold-Rolled Steel: A further processed flat-rolled steel product with improved surface finish and dimensional accuracy. Market share is approximately 22%. Competitors include Nucor, U.S. Steel, and ArcelorMittal.
- Iron Ore Pellets: Iron ore pellets used in steel making. No market share available.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The steel industry is cyclical and impacted by global economic conditions, raw material prices, and trade policies. Demand is driven by sectors like automotive, construction, and energy.
Positioning
Cleveland-Cliffs is a leading integrated steel producer in North America, with a strong focus on value-added products and long-term customer relationships. Its vertical integration provides a cost advantage.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The estimated TAM for the US steel market is around $170 billion. Cleveland-Cliffs is positioned to capture a significant share of this market through its integrated operations and focus on high-value products.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Vertically integrated operations
- Strong market position in North America
- Focus on value-added steel products
- Long-term customer relationships
Weaknesses
- High debt levels
- Sensitivity to steel price fluctuations
- Dependence on automotive industry
- Older production facilities
Opportunities
- Infrastructure spending initiatives
- Growing demand for automotive steel
- Potential for strategic acquisitions
- Expansion into new markets
Threats
- Global steel overcapacity
- Imports of cheaper steel
- Fluctuations in raw material prices
- Economic downturns
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- NUE
- X
- MT
Competitive Landscape
Cleveland-Cliffs has a competitive advantage through its vertical integration. However, Nucor has modern production methods and X and MT have global presence.
Major Acquisitions
AK Steel
- Year: 2020
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 1100
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Cleveland-Cliffs' presence in value-added steel markets, particularly the automotive industry.
ArcelorMittal USA
- Year: 2020
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 1400
- Strategic Rationale: Significantly increased Cleveland-Cliffs' production capacity and market share in North America.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Growth has been driven by acquisitions and organic expansion in value-added steel products.
Future Projections: Analyst projections indicate continued growth in revenue and profitability, driven by demand and strategic initiatives.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in upgrading production facilities and expanding into new markets.
Summary
Cleveland-Cliffs is a major integrated steel producer benefiting from vertical integration and a strong North American market presence. High debt and steel price sensitivity pose challenges. Strategic initiatives should fuel future growth, but global competition remains a concern.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
- Industry Reports
- Analyst Estimates
- Company Website
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. Market conditions and company performance are subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Cleveland, OH, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1987-11-05 | Chairman, President & CEO Mr. C. Lourenco Goncalves | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Steel | Full time employees 30000 | Website https://www.clevelandcliffs.com |
Full time employees 30000 | Website https://www.clevelandcliffs.com | ||
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. operates as a flat-rolled steel producer in the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company offers hot-rolled, cold-rolled, electrogalvanized, hot-dip galvanized and galvannealed, aluminized, galvalume, enameling, and advanced high-strength steel products; austenitic, martensitic, duplex, precipitation hardening, and ferritic stainless-steel products; steel plates; and grain oriented and non-oriented electrical steel products, as well as slab, rail, scrap, iron ore, coal, coke, and tool and die, stamped components. It also provides tubular components, including carbon steel, stainless steel, and electric resistance welded tubing products. In addition, the company offers tin mill products; hot and cold stamp assembly, tooling, and sampling solutions; ingots, rolled blooms, and cast blooms; and hot-briquetted iron products. Further, it owns five iron ore mines in Minnesota and Michigan. The company serves automotive, infrastructure, and manufacturing industries; and distributors and converters, and steel producers. The company was formerly known as Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. and changed its name to Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. in August 2017. Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. was founded in 1847 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.
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