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Kumba Iron OreFRA:KUI -2.04%75 Cash Ratio is 1.02 as of Dec. 2025, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 1.53. GuruFocus rates FRA:KUI with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.70 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 615 Steel companies, Kumba Iron Ore ranks better than 80% on this metric.
Kumba Iron Ore has a Cash Ratio of 1.02. It generally indicates that the company is able to cover all short-term debt and still have cash remaining.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kumba Iron Ore's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:KUI'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.92 Med: 1.53 Max: 2.76
Current: 1.02
During the past 13 years, Kumba Iron Ore's highest Cash Ratio was 2.76. The lowest was 0.92. And the median was 1.53.
FRA:KUI's Cash Ratio is ranked better than 80% of 615
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.28
vs FRA:KUI: 1.02
Kumba Iron Ore (FRA:KUI) Cash Ratio Explanation
The cash ratio is more conservative than other liquidity ratios, such as Quick Ratio and Current Ratio, because it only considers a company's most liquid resources. The numerator of cash ratio only considers Cash, Cash Equivalents and marketable securities. Other current assets, such as accounts receivable and inventories, are not included. The rationale is that these assets may require time to be transformed into cash, and the amount of money received is also uncertain.
The cash ratio shows a company’s ability to pay all current liabilities immediately without selling or liquidating other assets. Generally speaking, a higher cash ratio suggests the company has a stronger ability to cover its short-term debt. However, a high cash ratio could also indicate inefficient management: the company is inefficient in making full utilization of cash to invest protential profitable project. It may also suggest that the company is not confident about future profitability.
In general, the higher the cash ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Kumba Iron Ore Cash Ratio Related Terms
Kumba Iron Ore Cash Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kumba Iron Ore's Cash Ratio 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.
For the Steel subindustry, Kumba Iron Ore's Cash Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Ratio 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 Cash Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Kumba Iron Ore's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kumba Iron Ore's Cash Ratio 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 Cash Ratio of 1.02 as of Dec. 2025. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Kumba Iron Ore and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 1.53. Over the past decade, Kumba Iron Ore's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.92 to 2.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Kumba Iron Ore ranks #123 out of 615 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 20%.
Is Kumba Iron Ore's Cash Ratio too high?
Kumba Iron Ore's current Cash Ratio of 1.02 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 1.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.92 to a high of 2.76. The Steel industry median Cash Ratio is 0.28. Kumba Iron Ore's value of 1.02 is 264.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kumba Iron Ore ranks #123 out of 615 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kumba Iron Ore has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kumba Iron Ore's Cash Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Kumba Iron Ore ranks #123 out of 615 companies for Cash Ratio. This places Kumba Iron Ore in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.28. Kumba Iron Ore's value of 1.02 is 264.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Kumba Iron Ore's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.92 to 2.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.53 vs. the industry median of 0.28, 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 Cash Ratio for a Steel company?
The median Cash Ratio among Steel companies is 0.28, based on 615 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kumba Iron Ore's current Cash Ratio of 1.02 is 264.3% 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 Cash Ratio mean?
A high Cash Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Kumba Iron Ore and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kumba Iron Ore's current Cash Ratio is 1.02, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 1.53. 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 €17.70, compared to a current price of €14.40 — trading 18.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 1.02, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 1.53 and 264.3% above the Steel industry median of 0.28. Kumba Iron Ore's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Ratio calculated?
Cash Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kumba Iron Ore (FRA:KUI), the current Cash Ratio is 1.02 as of Dec. 2025. 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 €14.40 is trading 18.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €17.70.
GuruFocus considers Kumba Iron Ore to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:KUI:
Cash Ratio: 1.02 (33% below median its 10-year median of 1.53)
GF Value™: €17.70 vs. price of €14.40 (18.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 264.3% above the Steel median (#123 of 615)
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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