Kumba Iron OreFRA:KUI -3.77%73 Buyback Yield % is 0.33 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 120% above its 10-year median of 0.15. GuruFocus rates FRA:KUI with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.62 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 158 Steel companies, Kumba Iron Ore ranks better than 67.09% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Kumba Iron Ore's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
FRA:KUI vs NUE, STLD, RS: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Kumba Iron Ore's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Kumba Iron Ore's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kumba Iron Ore's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Kumba Iron Ore (FRA:KUI) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.33 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Kumba Iron Ore and its competitors. This is 120% above median its historical median of 0.15. Over the past decade, Kumba Iron Ore's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 0.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Kumba Iron Ore ranks #52 out of 158 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 32.9%.
Is Kumba Iron Ore's Buyback Yield % too high?
Kumba Iron Ore's current Buyback Yield % of 0.33 is 120% above median its 10-year median of 0.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.51. Based on the distribution chart, Kumba Iron Ore ranks #52 out of 158 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kumba Iron Ore has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kumba Iron Ore's Buyback Yield % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Kumba Iron Ore ranks #52 out of 158 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Kumba Iron Ore in the upper half of its industry. Historically, Kumba Iron Ore's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 0.51 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Steel company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Steel industry context. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Kumba Iron Ore and its competitors. Kumba Iron Ore's current Buyback Yield % is 0.33, which is 120% above median its own 10-year median of 0.15. 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 €17.62, compared to a current price of €15.30 — trading 13.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.33, which is 120% above median its 10-year median of 0.15. Kumba Iron Ore's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kumba Iron Ore (FRA:KUI), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.33 as of Jul. 02, 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 €15.30 is trading 13.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €17.62.
GuruFocus considers Kumba Iron Ore to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:KUI:
Buyback Yield %: 0.33 (120% above median its 10-year median of 0.15)
GF Value™: €17.62 vs. price of €15.30 (13.2% below fair value)
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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