CIA.TO vs. HTWS.L

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

CIA.TO (Champion Iron Limited) and HTWS.L (Helios Towers plc) are both stocks. CIA.TO operates in Steel (Basic Materials), while HTWS.L operates in Telecom Services (Communication Services). Over the past 5 years, CIA.TO returned -3.74%/yr vs 6.86%/yr for HTWS.L. At a 0.09 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

CIA.TO vs. HTWS.L - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a CA$10,000 investment in Champion Iron Limited (CIA.TO) and Helios Towers plc (HTWS.L). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Different Trading Currencies

CIA.TO is traded in CAD, while HTWS.L is traded in GBp. To make them comparable, the HTWS.L values have been converted to CAD using the latest available exchange rates.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, CIA.TO achieves a -20.22% return, which is significantly lower than HTWS.L's 39.58% return.

CIA.TO

• 1D: -2.45%
• 1M: -7.20%
• YTD: -20.22%
• 6M: -20.22%
• 1Y: 21.98%
• 3Y*: -3.55%
• 5Y*: -3.74%
• 10Y*: 35.71%

HTWS.L

• 1D: -2.93%
• 1M: 16.53%
• YTD: 39.58%
• 6M: 42.34%
• 1Y: 86.02%
• 3Y*: 40.88%
• 5Y*: 6.86%
• 10Y*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

CIA.TO vs. HTWS.L - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019
CIA.TO Champion Iron Limited	-20.22%	11.27%	-28.02%	14.21%	41.95%	8.68%	89.71%	16.83%
HTWS.L Helios Towers plc	39.58%	84.59%	9.78%	-13.64%	-40.98%	10.39%	-1.88%	32.53%

Correlation

The correlation between CIA.TO and HTWS.L is 0.23, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.23
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.14
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.11
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Oct 16, 2019	0.09

The correlation between CIA.TO and HTWS.L shifts across timeframes, from 0.09 (all time) to 0.23 (1 year), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

EPS CIA.TO : CA$0.32 HTWS.L : £0.07
PE Ratio CIA.TO : 13.89 HTWS.L : 31.86
PS Ratio CIA.TO : 1.32 HTWS.L : 3.29
Total Revenue (TTM) CIA.TO : CA$1.78B HTWS.L : £820.40M
Gross Profit (TTM) CIA.TO : CA$408.62M HTWS.L : £389.50M
EBITDA (TTM) CIA.TO : CA$507.81M HTWS.L : £397.90M

Return for Risk

CIA.TO vs. HTWS.L — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

CIA.TO

CIA.TO Risk / Return Rank: 57
CIA.TO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 61
CIA.TO Sortino Ratio Rank: 55
CIA.TO Omega Ratio Rank: 53
CIA.TO Calmar Ratio Rank: 57
CIA.TO Martin Ratio Rank: 58

HTWS.L

HTWS.L Risk / Return Rank: 94
HTWS.L Sharpe Ratio Rank: 93
HTWS.L Sortino Ratio Rank: 95
HTWS.L Omega Ratio Rank: 94
HTWS.L Calmar Ratio Rank: 93
HTWS.L Martin Ratio Rank: 94

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

CIA.TO vs. HTWS.L - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Champion Iron Limited (CIA.TO) and Helios Towers plc (HTWS.L). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

	CIA.TO	HTWS.L	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	0.57	2.72	-2.15
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	1.02	4.04	-3.02
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.13	1.49	-0.37
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	0.78	5.81	-5.03
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	1.70	16.63	-14.93
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

CIA.TO vs. HTWS.L - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current CIA.TO Sharpe Ratio is 0.57, which is lower than the HTWS.L Sharpe Ratio of 2.72. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of CIA.TO and HTWS.L, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	CIA.TO	HTWS.L	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.57	2.72	-2.15
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	-0.09	0.18	-0.27
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.67	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.33	0.28	+0.05

Drawdowns

CIA.TO vs. HTWS.L - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum CIA.TO drawdown since its inception was -86.36%, which is greater than HTWS.L's maximum drawdown of -71.76%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for CIA.TO and HTWS.L.

Drawdown Indicators

	CIA.TO	HTWS.L	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-86.36%	-71.76%	-14.60%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-28.41%	-14.73%	-13.68%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-51.70%	-41.02%	-10.68%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-51.70%	-70.04%	+18.34%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-62.30%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-38.17%	-6.68%	-31.49%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-31.02%	-33.59%	+2.57%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	12.95%	5.16%	+7.79%

Volatility

CIA.TO vs. HTWS.L - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Champion Iron Limited (CIA.TO) is 12.63%, while Helios Towers plc (HTWS.L) has a volatility of 15.93%. This indicates that CIA.TO experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than HTWS.L based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	CIA.TO	HTWS.L	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	12.63%	15.93%	-3.30%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	26.22%	23.07%	+3.15%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	39.04%	31.47%	+7.57%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	43.01%	38.21%	+4.80%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	53.52%	41.90%	+11.62%

Dividends

CIA.TO vs. HTWS.L - Dividend Comparison

CIA.TO's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.79%, while HTWS.L has not paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022
CIA.TO Champion Iron Limited	4.79%	3.83%	3.86%	2.69%	4.40%
HTWS.L Helios Towers plc	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both CIA.TO and HTWS.L in my portfolio?

CIA.TO and HTWS.L have a correlation of 0.23, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.