Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
CLF - Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.
$11.47
0.46 (4.18%)
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5d:
-8.24%
30d:
-0.61%
90d:
+16.33%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Oct 1, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Oct 19, 2026
16d
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: CLF shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
📊 HOLD: CLF shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$27.06
Based on 7.0% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$16.80
31.7% Margin of Safety
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 25.0x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: CLF is currently trading at $11.47, which is considered slightly low relative to its 30-day fair value range of $11.42 to $12.44. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a discount (Forward PE: 14.8) compared to its historical average (28.6). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 19.6% over the next few years. This aligns with recent fundamental challenges.
Technical Outlook: Technically, CLF is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $10.83, while resistance sits at $12.94. The stock is showing strong short-term momentum, up 4.2% recently.
Market Sentiment: CLF scores 34/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge. Note this measures entry quality, not trend direction — a low score can mean the chart is extended after a strong run (don't chase) or still falling without stabilization; better entries typically come after a pullback toward the 20-day average. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, CLF is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $10.83, while resistance sits at $12.94. The stock is showing strong short-term momentum, up 4.2% recently.
Market Sentiment: CLF scores 34/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge. Note this measures entry quality, not trend direction — a low score can mean the chart is extended after a strong run (don't chase) or still falling without stabilization; better entries typically come after a pullback toward the 20-day average. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
SLIGHTLY LOW
Historical Trading Range
$11.42 -
$12.44
Company Quality Score
54/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
57.1%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BEARISH: Weak technical setup (34/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Strong upward momentum (+4.2%)
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($12.30)
- CAUTION: 5-day price weakness (-8.2%) - monitor closely
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$11.42 -
$12.44
Current vs Trading Range
SLIGHTLY LOW
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$10.83
Resistance Level
$12.94
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Oct 1, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
14.85
Wall Street Target
$12.30
(+7.2%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
5.9%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-99.4%
Profit Margin
-4.6%
Valuation Discount vs History
-19.6% cheaper
PE vs Historical
14.9 vs 28.6
CHEAP
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-19.6%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$10.32
(-10%)
2-Year Target
$9.29
(-19%)
3-Year Target
$8.36
(-27%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 15→29)
$16.11
(+40%)
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Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 14.8 to 28.6
Stabilization Target:
$22.10
(+92.6%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+92.6%
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NEUTRAL
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