Kumba Iron OreFRA:KUI +1.32%75 Days Inventory is 482.20 as of Dec. 2025, which is 109% above its 10-year median of 230.80. GuruFocus rates FRA:KUI with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €18.47 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 583 Steel companies, Kumba Iron Ore ranks worse than 97.77% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kumba Iron Ore's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:KUI'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 114.59 Med: 230.8 Max: 493.39
Current: 436.39
During the past 13 years, Kumba Iron Ore's highest Days Inventory was 493.39. The lowest was 114.59. And the median was 230.80.
FRA:KUI's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 97.77% of 583
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 86.72
vs FRA:KUI: 436.39
Kumba Iron Ore's Days Inventory
increased
from Dec. 2024 (338.96) to Dec. 2025 (482.20).
It might indicate that Kumba Iron Ore's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Kumba Iron Ore's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.38.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Kumba Iron Ore's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.26.
Kumba Iron Ore (FRA:KUI) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Kumba Iron Ore's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Kumba Iron Ore's Inventory to Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Kumba Iron Ore Days Inventory Related Terms
Kumba Iron Ore Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kumba Iron Ore's Days Inventory 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: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Kumba Iron Ore's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Kumba Iron Ore's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kumba Iron Ore's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory of 482.20 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Kumba Iron Ore and its competitors. This is 109% above median its historical median of 230.80. Over the past decade, Kumba Iron Ore's Days Inventory has ranged from 114.59 to 493.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Kumba Iron Ore ranks #570 out of 583 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 97.8%.
Is Kumba Iron Ore's Days Inventory too high?
Kumba Iron Ore's current Days Inventory of 482.20 is 109% above median its 10-year median of 230.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 114.59 to a high of 493.39. The Steel industry median Days Inventory is 86.72. Kumba Iron Ore's value of 482.20 is 456% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kumba Iron Ore ranks #570 out of 583 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 Days Inventory compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Kumba Iron Ore ranks #570 out of 583 companies for Days Inventory. This places Kumba Iron Ore in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.72. Kumba Iron Ore's value of 482.20 is 456% above this benchmark. Historically, Kumba Iron Ore's own Days Inventory has ranged from 114.59 to 493.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 230.80 vs. the industry median of 86.72, 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 Days Inventory for a Steel company?
The median Days Inventory among Steel companies is 86.72, based on 583 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kumba Iron Ore's current Days Inventory of 482.20 is 456% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Kumba Iron Ore and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Inventory is 86.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kumba Iron Ore's current Days Inventory is 482.20, which is 109% above median its own 10-year median of 230.80. 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 €18.47, compared to a current price of €15.40 — trading 16.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 482.20, which is 109% above median its 10-year median of 230.80 and 456% above the Steel industry median of 86.72. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kumba Iron Ore (FRA:KUI), the current Days Inventory is 482.20 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 €15.40 is trading 16.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €18.47.
GuruFocus considers Kumba Iron Ore to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:KUI:
Days Inventory: 482.20 (109% above median its 10-year median of 230.80)
GF Value™: €18.47 vs. price of €15.40 (16.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 456% above the Steel median (#570 of 583)
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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