Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
$12.86
+0.60 (+4.89%)
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5d:
-9.05%
30d:
-0.23%
90d:
+4.98%
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Earnings: Oct 19, 2026
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Updated Nov 10, 12:00 AM ET
QUANTITATIVE VERDICT
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence (75%)
Quality Score
54/100
Position
FAIR
30-Day Fair Range
$12.03 – $13.91
Position: FAIR
Forward P/E & Valuation
7.5x
CHEAP
vs 26.5x historical avg
Wall Street Target
$14.35
+11.6% upside
Options IV & Volume
HIGH Vol
HIGH volume confirmation
Support / Resistance
$11.25 / $15.03
Trend: Strong Uptrend
Executive Thesis & Bottom Line
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📊 HOLD: CLF shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$83.04
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$51.56
75.1% 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 $12.86, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $12.03 to $13.91. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a discount (Forward PE: 7.5) compared to its historical average (26.5). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 34.2% 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 $11.25, while resistance sits at $15.03. The stock is showing strong short-term momentum, up 4.9% recently.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 40/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $14.35 (+11.6%). 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 $11.25, while resistance sits at $15.03. The stock is showing strong short-term momentum, up 4.9% recently.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 40/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $14.35 (+11.6%). 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
FAIR
Historical Trading Range
$12.03 -
$13.91
Company Quality Score
54/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
74.8%
Trading Range & Key Levels
30-Day Trading Range
$12.03 -
$13.91
Current vs Trading Range
FAIR
Support Level
$11.25
Resistance Level
$15.03
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Nov 10, 2026
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View Profit Protection PlanQuantitative Signal Breakdown
- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (40/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Strong upward momentum (+4.9%)
- BULLISH: Trading below Wall St target ($14.35)
- NEUTRAL: Bottoming setup forming (40/100) — watch for confirmation
- CAUTION: 5-day price weakness (-9.1%) - monitor closely
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
7.54
Wall Street Target
$14.35
(+11.6%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
18.5%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-99.4%
Profit Margin
-2.4%
Valuation Discount vs History
-34.2% cheaper
PE vs Historical
7.5 vs 26.5
CHEAP
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-34.2%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$11.57
(-10%)
2-Year Target
$10.42
(-19%)
3-Year Target
$9.37
(-27%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 8→27)
$32.95
(+156%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 19.9, Growth: 1605.7%)
$114.33
(+789%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 7.5, Growth: 1605.7%)
$43.40
(+238%)
Bear:
(PE: 6.4, Growth: 1605.7%)
$36.89
(+187%)
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Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 7.5 to 26.5
Stabilization Target:
$45.20
(+251.5%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+251.5%
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Bearish
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Reddit / WSB Comments
1
Bearish
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Nov 10, 2026
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