Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.
S&P 500CLF/Basic Materials · Steel/NYSE
Dividend Yield
1.01%
$0.12 · Annual Dividend
Dividend Safety Rating
CLF's dividend shows some areas that warrant monitoring. Strengths include a 0.0% earnings payout ratio & 0.0% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: -2.4x interest coverage & -18.6% return on equity.
Based on 12 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 0.0%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
- FCF Payout Ratio: 0.0%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
- Current Ratio: 2.0xStrong short-term liquidity to meet obligations.
Risks
- Interest Coverage: -2.4xInterest coverage is thin relative to debt servicing.
- Return on Equity: -18.6%Return on equity is below industry norms.
- Operating Margin: -2.9%Operating margin is thin and pressures the dividend.
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CautionAbout Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is a Cleveland-based industrial company focused on flat-rolled steel production and iron ore pellet supply for the North American market. Cleveland-Cliffs serves customers across automotive, infrastructure, manufacturing, and other industrial sectors through a vertically integrated model that spans raw material sourcing, steelmaking, rolling, finishing, and downstream fabrication services. Its operations also include tubular products, stamping, and tooling, supporting a broad range of metal-intensive applications. The company is organized around steelmaking and related business segments, with an emphasis on supplying high-quality steel products and processed materials to commercial and industrial buyers. Cleveland-Cliffs plays a significant role in the North American steel supply chain by combining mineral inputs, ironmaking capabilities, and finished steel products within a single operating platform.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
1.01%
Annual Dividend
$0.12
Frequency
Semi-Annual
Payout Ratio
0.00%
FCF Payout Ratio
0.00%
52-Week Range
$7.00 - $16.70
Dividend History (2016–2025)
CLF annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
CLF earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
April 2, 2020
Last Payment Date
April 15, 2020
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
N/A
5-Year Dividend CAGR
N/A
10-Year Dividend CAGR
N/A
3-Year Total Growth
N/A
5-Year Total Growth
N/A
10-Year Total Growth
N/A
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