Kumba Iron OreFRA:KUI -3.25%72 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.19 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 1.98. GuruFocus rates FRA:KUI with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.78 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 514 Steel companies, Kumba Iron Ore ranks worse than 75.49% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kumba Iron Ore's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:KUI'
s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.93 Med: 1.98 Max: 4.05
Current: 1.13
During the past 13 years, Kumba Iron Ore's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 4.05. The lowest was 0.93. And the median was 1.98.
FRA:KUI's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than 75.49% of 514
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.45
vs FRA:KUI: 1.13
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.
Kumba Iron Ore's adjusted revenue per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was €11.055. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is €12.56 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.
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Kumba Iron Ore (FRA:KUI) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.
Kumba Iron Ore Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms
Kumba Iron Ore Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kumba Iron Ore's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.
FRA:KUI vs NUE, STLD, RS: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Kumba Iron Ore's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Kumba Iron Ore's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kumba Iron Ore's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.
Kumba Iron Ore Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.
Kumba Iron Ore's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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.
Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.
What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.19 mean?
Kumba Iron Ore (FRA:KUI) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.19 as of Jul. 09, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Kumba Iron Ore and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 1.98. Over the past decade, Kumba Iron Ore's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.93 to 4.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Kumba Iron Ore ranks #388 out of 514 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 75.5%.
Is Kumba Iron Ore's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Kumba Iron Ore's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.19 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 1.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.93 to a high of 4.05. The Steel industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.45. Kumba Iron Ore's value of 1.19 is 164.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kumba Iron Ore ranks #388 out of 514 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kumba Iron Ore has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kumba Iron Ore's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Kumba Iron Ore ranks #388 out of 514 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Kumba Iron Ore in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.45. Kumba Iron Ore's value of 1.19 is 164.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Kumba Iron Ore's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.93 to 4.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.98 vs. the industry median of 0.45, 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Steel company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Steel companies is 0.45, based on 514 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kumba Iron Ore's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.19 is 164.4% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Kumba Iron Ore and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kumba Iron Ore's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.19, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 1.98. 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 €17.78, compared to a current price of €14.90 — trading 16.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.19, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 1.98 and 164.4% above the Steel industry median of 0.45. Kumba Iron Ore's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kumba Iron Ore (FRA:KUI), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.19 as of Jul. 09, 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 €14.90 is trading 16.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €17.78.
GuruFocus considers Kumba Iron Ore to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:KUI:
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.19 (40% below median its 10-year median of 1.98)
GF Value™: €17.78 vs. price of €14.90 (16.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 164.4% above the Steel median (#388 of 514)
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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