CLF- Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.
Basic Materials · Steel
Price & Performance
Performance
Analysis & Verdict
Analyst Ratings
HoldWall Street consensus from 10 analysts
12-Month Price Target
$12.30
Based on analyst estimates; price targets are opinions, not guarantees.
Fair Value Estimates
Current price: $11.65
Graham Number
√(22.5 × EPS × Book Value)
N/A
Benjamin Graham's intrinsic value formula. Assumes a fair stock trades at no more than 22.5× the product of EPS and book value per share.
Bazin Ceiling Price
Avg. Annual DPS (5Y) ÷ 6%
$12.45
Décio Bazin's dividend-based ceiling. The max price you should pay so that dividends alone deliver at least 6% annual yield on your cost basis.
These are simplified estimates. Not financial advice.
Buy & Hold Checklist
Quality criteria for long-term holding
5/10
63% score
Pays dividends
15Y hist.15+ years of dividend history
Dividend consistency (5Y+)
15 yrsUninterrupted dividend payments for at least 5 years
ROE above 10%
-13.9%Return on equity - measures how efficiently capital is used
Positive profit margin
-4.6%Net profit margin must be positive - company earns more than it spends
Revenue growth (annual)
+5.9%Annual revenue must be growing compared to the prior year
Earnings growth (annual)
Annual earnings must be growing compared to the prior year
Debt/Equity below 2×
132.74×Low financial leverage reduces risk of distress
Current ratio above 1
1.89×Short-term assets must cover short-term liabilities
Daily liquidity above $5M
$229M/dayHigh trading volume ensures easy entry and exit
Dividend yield above 0%
Stock must distribute income to shareholders
Financials
Revenue & Results
Key Statistics
Earnings
Next Earnings
Oct 19, 2026
34
days
EPS (TTM)
$-1.57
P/E (TTM)
-
Fwd P/E
17.0
SEC Filings & Reported Financials
Earnings History
SEC EDGAR · official filings
SEC Filings
Official EDGAR documents
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · officers, directors & 10% owners
Dividends & Income
Dividends
Current DY
-
5Y Avg Annual
$0.7470
Last Payment
$0.0600
Ex-Date
04/02/2020
Annual dividends paid per share
| Ex-Date | Payment | Amount | Est. DY |
|---|---|---|---|
Latest04/02/2020 | 04/15/2020 | $0.0600 | 2.06% |
01/02/2020 | 01/15/2020 | $0.0600 | 2.06% |
10/03/2019 | 10/16/2019 | $0.1000 | 3.43% |
07/03/2019 | 07/16/2019 | $0.0600 | 2.06% |
04/04/2019 | 04/17/2019 | $0.0500 | 1.72% |
01/03/2019 | 01/16/2019 | $0.0500 | 1.72% |
11/12/2014 | 11/25/2014 | $0.1500 | 5.15% |
08/13/2014 | 08/26/2014 | $0.1500 | 5.15% |
Magic Number
Shares needed to self-fund your next purchase
$11.65
Price
$0.0600
Last div. (yearly)
195
shares
Own 195 CLF shares ($2,271.75) and each yearly dividend pays for 1 new share - the snowball runs on its own.
Investment target
$2,271.75
New shares / year
+1 shares
Dividend Calculator
2.40% yieldEstimate CLF dividend income at the current rate.
Per year
$240.34
Per month
$20.03
≈ 858.4 shares at $0.28/share a year. Estimate only - dividends can be cut or raised.
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Final value
$426,404.61
Total invested
$130,000.00
Total interest
$296,404.61
Balance over time
Period breakdown
| Period | Balance | Invested | Interest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Year 1 | $17,270.27 | $16,000.00 | $1,270.27 |
| Year 2 | $25,267.56 | $22,000.00 | $3,267.56 |
| Year 3 | $34,064.59 | $28,000.00 | $6,064.59 |
| Year 4 | $43,741.32 | $34,000.00 | $9,741.32 |
| Year 5 | $54,385.72 | $40,000.00 | $14,385.72 |
| Year 6 | $66,094.55 | $46,000.00 | $20,094.55 |
| Year 7 | $78,974.28 | $52,000.00 | $26,974.28 |
| Year 8 | $93,141.97 | $58,000.00 | $35,141.97 |
| Year 9 | $108,726.44 | $64,000.00 | $44,726.44 |
| Year 10 | $125,869.35 | $70,000.00 | $55,869.35 |
| Year 11 | $144,726.56 | $76,000.00 | $68,726.56 |
| Year 12 | $165,469.48 | $82,000.00 | $83,469.48 |
| Year 13 | $188,286.70 | $88,000.00 | $100,286.70 |
| Year 14 | $213,385.63 | $94,000.00 | $119,385.63 |
| Year 15 | $240,994.47 | $100,000.00 | $140,994.47 |
| Year 16 | $271,364.18 | $106,000.00 | $165,364.18 |
| Year 17 | $304,770.87 | $112,000.00 | $192,770.87 |
| Year 18 | $341,518.22 | $118,000.00 | $223,518.22 |
| Year 19 | $381,940.31 | $124,000.00 | $257,940.31 |
| Year 20 | $426,404.61 | $130,000.00 | $296,404.61 |
What is compound interest?
Compound interest means that the interest you earn in one period is added to your principal, so in the next period you earn interest on a larger base. This creates exponential growth: the longer your time horizon, the more dramatic the effect.
Which rate should I use?
The S&P 500 has historically returned ~10%/year before inflation over long periods - use this for an all-equity US index fund scenario. A balanced growth portfolio (stocks + bonds) is closer to 7%. High-yield savings accounts (HYSA) are currently paying around 4-5% with FDIC insurance and zero market risk. Bonds historically return ~4% annualized.
Formula used
FV = PV × (1+r)^n + PMT × ((1+r)^n − 1) / rwhere r is the monthly rate, n is the number of months, PV is the initial investment, and PMT is the monthly contribution. Annual rates are converted to monthly viar = (1 + annual%)^(1/12) − 1.
For educational purposes only. Not financial advice. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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About Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. operates as a steel producer in the United States and Canada. It offers hot-rolled, cold-rolled, and coated products, such as aluminized, electrogalvanized, and galvalume products, as well as galvanneal and hot-dipped galvanized products; stainless and electrical products, including GOES, NOES, and auto chrome; plate products; and slab and other steel products. The company also provides non- steelmaking products comprising stamped components, tool and die, and tubing; and scrap, iron ore, HBI, coal, and coke products. It also provides tubular components, including carbon steel, stainless steel, and electric resistance welded tubing products. In addition, the company is involved in the mining of iron ore; production of pellets and direct reduced iron; and processing of ferrous scrap through primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. It serves direct automotive, infrastructure and manufacturing, 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.
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Steel
Location
Cleveland, United States
Employees
25,000
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Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) stock trades at $11.65, down 3.40% on the day. With a market capitalization of $6.65 billion, CLF is a mid-cap basic materials stock. It trades at a forward P/E of 17.0 and earnings per share (EPS) of $-1.57. Over the most recent period the company reported 6% year-over-year revenue growth and a net profit margin of -4.6%. Below you'll find CLF's full fundamentals, fair-value estimates, dividend history, earnings and our buy, hold or avoid verdict for 2026.
CLF - Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) a good stock to buy in 2026?
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) shows risks such as negative profit margins and high leverage (debt/equity of 132.7). Whether CLF is a good buy in 2026 depends on your time horizon and risk tolerance - review the full bull case, bear case and fair-value estimates above. This is informational analysis, not financial advice.
What is CLF's stock price today?
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) trades at $11.65, down 3.40% on the session. Prices on this page update throughout the trading day.
Does CLF pay a dividend?
No. Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) does not currently pay a dividend, so the return comes entirely from share-price appreciation.
What is CLF's market cap?
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) has a market capitalization of $6.65 billion, classifying it as a mid-cap stock in the Basic Materials sector.
Disclaimer: This page - including any buy/hold/avoid view, fair value or price estimate - is generated from market data for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment or trading advice. Data may be delayed or inaccurate. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decision.