Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc (CLF) - $12.77 as of 1/12/2026 4:31:44 PM EST
Total Score
5 out of 30
Safety Score
23 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Avoid
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for CLF
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for CLF
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for CLF
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for CLF
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for CLF (23 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 5 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 2 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 5 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 1 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 4 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 0 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | -10 |
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Financial Details for CLF
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | CLF |
| Company Name | Cleveland-Cliffs Inc |
| Country | N/A |
| Description | Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) is a leading independent iron ore mining company based in Cleveland, Ohio, and serves as a critical component of North America's steel supply chain. The company specializes in the production of high-quality iron ore pellets, essential for steel manufacturing, and has broadened its market presence through strategic acquisitions and partnerships. With a strong commitment to sustainability and the integration of advanced technologies, Cleveland-Cliffs enhances its operational efficiencies while supporting the domestic steel industry in a dynamic global market. Positioned for growth, the company is poised to meet the rising demand for iron ore both in the U.S. and internationally, making it a significant player in the metal sector. |
| Sector Name | BASIC MATERIALS |
| Industry Name | STEEL |
| Most Recent Quarter | 9/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | N/A |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 12.77 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 16.11 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 1/12/2026 4:31:44 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 20,572,985 |
| Average Daily Volume | 13,202,990 |
| 52-Week High | 16.70 |
| 52-Week Low | 5.63 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 126.82% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | N/A |
| Industry PE | 38.97 |
| Sector PE | 39.15 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 3.06 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 106.42 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 25.01 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 42.19 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 2.04 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 0.12 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 11.05 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 1.38 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 1.63 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 3.83 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 0.41 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 0.65 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 4.51 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 4 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 0 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 569,707,000 |
| Market Capitalization | 7,275,158,390 |
| Institutional Ownership | N/A |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 4/2/2020 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.0000 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.0600 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing | 0 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 0.00 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 0.24 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 2.56% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 2 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 1.72% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 100.00% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 4.45% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | -20.47% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 2.45% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | N/A |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | -99.40% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | -288.97% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | -3.40 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | -2.35 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | -1.02 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | -1,676,000,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | -754,000,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 399,000,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 3.60% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 57.34% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | -3.04% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 66,000,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 54,000,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 198,000,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -7,973,000,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -7,011,000,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 7,065,000,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 3,137,000,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 8,039,000,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.49 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.40 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 6,664,000,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 7,887,000,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 5,466,000,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | -1,547,000,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | -2.72 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | -590,000,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 1,587,000,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.57 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | 0.13 |
| MACD Signal | 0.30 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 10.32 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 12.30 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 14.28 |
| Beta | 1.92 |
| RSI | 37.70 |
| 50-Day SMA | 10.32 |
| 150-Day SMA | 14.10 |
| 200-Day SMA | 15.44 |
System |
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| Modified | 1/9/2026 8:06:58 PM EST |