Cleveland-Cliffs Profit Margin

Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) currently reports a profit margin of -4.59% as of June 2026. That compares with -9.03% in the prior-year period — up 49.1% year over year. That is below the Materials sector average of 16.48%. Use the charts on this page to explore Cleveland-Cliffs's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Cleveland-Cliffs's profit margin increased from -9.03% to -4.59% — a 49.1% year-over-year increase (period ending June 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Cleveland-Cliffs's profit margin of -4.59% is lower than the Materials sector average of 16.48%. That is roughly 127.9% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Cleveland-Cliffs's current -4.59% should be judged against Materials norms (sector average: 16.48%) and against CLF's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of -4.59%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Materials average is 16.48%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Cleveland-Cliffs, and consider following CLF for alerts when major investors trade the stock.