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Kumba Iron OreFRA:KUI +3.15%71 Days Sales Outstanding is 24.11 as of Jun. 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 19.63. GuruFocus rates FRA:KUI with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.53 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 603 Steel companies, Kumba Iron Ore ranks better than 77.94% on this metric.
Kumba Iron Ore (FRA:KUI) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
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Kumba Iron Ore Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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FRA:KUI vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Kumba Iron Ore's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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 Sales Outstanding vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Kumba Iron Ore's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kumba Iron Ore's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* 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 Sales Outstanding of 24.11 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Kumba Iron Ore and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 19.63. Over the past decade, Kumba Iron Ore's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 11.15 to 24.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Kumba Iron Ore ranks #133 out of 603 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 22.1%.
Is Kumba Iron Ore's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Kumba Iron Ore's current Days Sales Outstanding of 24.11 is 23% above median its 10-year median of 19.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.15 to a high of 24.92. The Steel industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 50.40. Kumba Iron Ore's value of 24.11 is 52.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kumba Iron Ore ranks #133 out of 603 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 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kumba Iron Ore's Days Sales Outstanding compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Kumba Iron Ore ranks #133 out of 603 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Kumba Iron Ore in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 50.40. Kumba Iron Ore's value of 24.11 is 52.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Kumba Iron Ore's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 11.15 to 24.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.63 vs. the industry median of 50.40, Kumba Iron Ore has consistently been below 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 Sales Outstanding for a Steel company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Steel companies is 50.40, based on 603 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kumba Iron Ore's current Days Sales Outstanding of 24.11 is 52.2% below 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 Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Kumba Iron Ore and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 50.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kumba Iron Ore's current Days Sales Outstanding is 24.11, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 19.63. 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 €16.53, compared to a current price of €13.10 — trading 20.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 24.11, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 19.63 and 52.2% below the Steel industry median of 50.40. Kumba Iron Ore's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kumba Iron Ore (FRA:KUI), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 24.11 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 €13.10 is trading 20.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €16.53.
GuruFocus considers Kumba Iron Ore to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:KUI:
Days Sales Outstanding: 24.11 (23% above median its 10-year median of 19.63)
GF Value™: €16.53 vs. price of €13.10 (20.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 52.2% below the Steel median (#133 of 603)
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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