Equity, Bottom-up Analyst, Investics Research

Sameer Taneja

A buy-side analyst with over 15 years of experience investing in Asian markets and specializing in the mid-small cap space, emphasizing value investing in companies with good free cash flows/dividends and long-term holding horizons. 
Exempt Financial Adviser (EFA) under CrossASEAN Research Pte Ltd. It is important to note that the information provided by Investics Research is based on publicly available data and own knowledge, which has been gathered and analyzed from a variety of sources. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information provided, it is not guaranteed to be free from errors or omissions. All forecasts and estimates are based on information that has been obtained from public sources that are considered to be reliable. The sources include but are not limited to, company announcements, exchange filings, presentations, etc. Investics does not guarantee the accuracy and completeness of the forecasts, estimates, and/or other information.

Equity, Bottom-up Analyst

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Investics Research

It is important to note that the information provided by Investics Research is based on publicly available data and own knowledge, which has been gathered and analyzed from a variety of sources. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information provided, it is not guaranteed to be free from errors or omissions. All forecasts and estimates are based on information that has been obtained from public sources that are considered to be reliable. The sources include but are not limited to, company announcements, exchange filings, presentations, etc. Investics does not guarantee the accuracy and completeness of the forecasts, estimates, and/or other information.

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<li>We analyze <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/champion-iron-ltd" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Champion Iron's (CIA AU)</a> Q2 2025 results. Forest fires, shutdowns, and logistical issues impacted the quarter, with revenues/profits down 9%/69% YoY.</li>
<li>The company reduced its stockpile of iron ore, but the cash pile still declined 100 mn CAD due to significant capex in the flotation plant and dividend payment. </li>
<li>The consensus (and we) will have to significantly reduce earnings as logistics continues to impact growth. </li>
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We analyze Champion Iron's (CIA AU) Q2 2025 results. Forest fires, shutdowns, and logistical issues impacted the quarter, with revenues/profits down 9%/69% YoY.
The company reduced its stockpile of iron ore, but the cash pile still declined 100 mn CAD due to significant capex in the flotation plant and dividend payment. 
The consensus (and we) will have to significantly reduce earnings as logistics continues to impact growth. 


Champion Iron (CIA AU) Q2 2025: Too Many Execution Glitches