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Kumba Iron OreFRA:KUI 76 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 10.30% as of Jun. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 10.55. GuruFocus rates FRA:KUI with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.53 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 604 Steel companies, Kumba Iron Ore ranks better than 70.7% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Kumba Iron Ore's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 1.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 10.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 4.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 9.00% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value per Share Growth Rate of Kumba Iron Ore was 104.30% per year. The lowest was 3.10% per year. And the median was 10.55% per year.
Kumba Iron Ore (FRA:KUI) 3-Year Book Growth Rate Explanation
Book Value per Share is the ratio of equity available to common shareholders divided by the shares outstanding. Book value per share effectively indicates a firm's net asset value on a per-share basis. It can be used by investors to gauge whether a stock price is undervalued by comparing it to the firm's market value per share. Theoretically, it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated.
Kumba Iron Ore 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
FRA:KUI vs NUE, STLD, RS: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Kumba Iron Ore's 3-Year Book Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Book Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Kumba Iron Ore 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Kumba Iron Ore's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kumba Iron Ore's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
Kumba Iron Ore 3-Year Book Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 10.30% mean?
Kumba Iron Ore (FRA:KUI) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 10.30% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Kumba Iron Ore and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.55. Over the past decade, Kumba Iron Ore's 3-Year Book Growth Rate has ranged from 3.10 to 104.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Kumba Iron Ore ranks #177 out of 604 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 29.3%.
Is Kumba Iron Ore's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Kumba Iron Ore's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 10.30% is near median its 10-year median of 10.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.10 to a high of 104.30. The Steel industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.35. Kumba Iron Ore's value of 10.30% is 136.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kumba Iron Ore ranks #177 out of 604 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kumba Iron Ore has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kumba Iron Ore's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Kumba Iron Ore ranks #177 out of 604 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This puts Kumba Iron Ore in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.35. Kumba Iron Ore's value of 10.30% is 136.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Kumba Iron Ore's own 3-Year Book Growth Rate has ranged from 3.10 to 104.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.55 vs. the industry median of 4.35, Kumba Iron Ore has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Book Growth Rate for a Steel company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Steel companies is 4.35, based on 604 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Book Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Book Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kumba Iron Ore's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 10.30% is 136.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Book Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Book Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Kumba Iron Ore and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kumba Iron Ore's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 10.30%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kumba Iron Ore stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kumba Iron Ore (FRA:KUI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.53, compared to a current price of €13.00 — trading 21.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 10.30%, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.55 and 136.8% above the Steel industry median of 4.35. Kumba Iron Ore's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Book Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Book Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kumba Iron Ore (FRA:KUI), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 10.30% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Kumba Iron Ore (FRA:KUI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kumba Iron Ore stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €13.00 is trading 21.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €16.53.
GuruFocus considers Kumba Iron Ore to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:KUI:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 10.30% (near median its 10-year median of 10.55)
GF Value™: €16.53 vs. price of €13.00 (21.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 136.8% above the Steel median (#177 of 604)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:KUI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kumba Iron Ore Ltd is engaged in the exploration, mining, processing, blending, and sale of iron ore to the steel industry. The company operates in South Africa, with mining operations in the Northern Cape and Limpopo provinces, as well as a head office in Centurion, Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape. The company's flagship asset is the Sishen mine, which it holds a majority stake in, located near the town of Kathu in the Northern Cape Province. The Sishen mine is opencast and produces the bulk of the group's iron ore, which is exported. It also holds an interest in the Kolomela mine. The company also generates revenue from Shipping operations. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from its products.
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