Kumba Iron Ore (FRA:KUI) Cash Flow from Operations: €523 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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FRA:KUI Kumba Iron Ore Ltd FRA:KUI
76 GF Score
Price €13.60
GF Value €16.24
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Kumba Iron Ore Cash Flow from Operations?

Kumba Iron Ore FRA:KUI +1.49% 76 Cash Flow from Operations is €523 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:KUI with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.24 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.

For the six months ended in Jun. 2026, Kumba Iron Ore's Net Income From Continuing Operations was €289 Mil. Its Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization was €0 Mil. Its Change In Working Capital was €0 Mil. Its cash flow from deferred tax was €0 Mil. Its Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities was €0 Mil. Its Asset Impairment Charge was €0 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation was €0 Mil. And its Cash Flow from Others was €234 Mil. In all, Kumba Iron Ore's Cash Flow from Operations for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was €523 Mil.


Kumba Iron Ore  (FRA:KUI) Cash Flow from Operations Explanation

For companies reported in indirect method, cash flow from operations contains six items:

1. Net Income From Continuing Operations:
Net Income From Continuing Operations indicates the net income that a firm brings in from ongoing business activities. These activities are expected to continue into the next reporting period. It excludes extraordinary items, income from the cumulative effects of accounting changes, non-recurring items, income from tax loss carry forward, and preferred dividends.

Kumba Iron Ore's net income from continuing operations for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was €289 Mil.

2. Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization:
Depreciation is a present expense that accounts for the past cost of an asset that is now providing benefits.
Depletion and amortization are synonyms for depreciation.
Generally:
The term depreciation is used when discussing man made tangible assets
The term depletion is used when discussing natural tangible assets
The term amortization is used when discussing intangible assets

Kumba Iron Ore's depreciation, depletion and amortization for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was €0 Mil.

3. Change In Working Capital:
Working Capital is a measure of a company's short term liquidity or its ability to cover short term liabilities. It is defined as the difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities. Changes in Working Capital is reported in the cash flow statement since it is one of the major ways in which net income can differ from operating cash flow.

Kumba Iron Ore's change in working capital for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was €0 Mil. It means Kumba Iron Ore's working capital {id_Q12} from Dec. 2025 to Jun. 2026 .

4. Deferred Tax:
It is the cash flow generated from deferred tax.

Kumba Iron Ore's cash flow from deferred tax for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was €0 Mil.

5. Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities:
Net cash from all of the entity's discontinued operating activities.

Kumba Iron Ore's cash from discontinued operating Activities for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was €0 Mil.

6. Asset Impairment Charge:
It is the charge against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of all assets from their carrying value to their fair value.

Kumba Iron Ore's asset impairment charge for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was €0 Mil.

7. Stock Based Compensation:
It is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Kumba Iron Ore's stock based compensation for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was €0 Mil.

8. Cash Flow from Others:
These are cash differences caused by the change of inventory, accounts payable, accounts receivable etc. For instance, if a company pays its suppliers slower, its cash position will build up faster. If a company receives payments from its customers slower, its account receivables will rise, and its cash position will grow more slowly (or even shrink).

Kumba Iron Ore's cash flow from others for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was €234 Mil.


Kumba Iron Ore Cash Flow from Operations Related Terms


Kumba Iron Ore Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kumba Iron Ore's Cash Flow from Operations 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.

Kumba Iron Ore Cash Flow from Operations Chart

Kumba Iron Ore Annual Data
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Cash Flow from Operations
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Kumba Iron Ore Semi-Annual Data
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Kumba Iron Ore Cash Flow from Operations Calculation

Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.

Kumba Iron Ore's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Kumba Iron Ore's Cash Flow from Operations for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is:


Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €523 Mil.

* 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.

What does a Cash Flow from Operations of €523 Mil mean?
Kumba Iron Ore (FRA:KUI) has a Cash Flow from Operations of €523 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Kumba Iron Ore and its competitors.
Is Kumba Iron Ore's Cash Flow from Operations too high?
Kumba Iron Ore's current Cash Flow from Operations is €523 Mil. 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 Cash Flow from Operations compare to NUE and STLD?
Kumba Iron Ore's Cash Flow from Operations of €523 Mil can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow from Operations for a Steel company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Steel industry context. However, Cash Flow from Operations 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 Cash Flow from Operations mean?
A high Cash Flow from Operations can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Kumba Iron Ore and its competitors. Kumba Iron Ore's current Cash Flow from Operations is €523 Mil. 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 €16.24, compared to a current price of €13.60 — trading 16.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Operations is €523 Mil. Kumba Iron Ore's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow from Operations calculated?
Cash Flow from Operations is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kumba Iron Ore (FRA:KUI), the current Cash Flow from Operations is €523 Mil 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 €13.60 is trading 16.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €16.24. GuruFocus considers Kumba Iron Ore to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:KUI:

  • Cash Flow from Operations: €523 Mil
  • GF Value™: €16.24 vs. price of €13.60 (16.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 4 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 144 Oxford Road, Rosebank, Melrose, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
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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