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Kumba Iron OreFRA:KUI 74 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is -14.90% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:KUI with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.48 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 229 Steel companies, Kumba Iron Ore ranks worse than 65.94% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kumba Iron Ore's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:KUI'
s 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -92.3 Med: 12.2 Max: 1205.4
Current: -14.9
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Kumba Iron Ore was 1205.40% per year. The lowest was -92.30% per year. And the median was 12.20% per year.
FRA:KUI's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is ranked worse than 65.94% of 229
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: -1.4
vs FRA:KUI: -14.90
During the past 12 months, Kumba Iron Ore's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -17.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -14.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -8.80% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Kumba Iron Ore Ltd is 0.90, which seems too high.
Warning Sign:
Kumba Iron Ore Ltd stock Dividend Yield % is close to 2-year low.
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During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Kumba Iron Ore was 1.11. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.92.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Kumba Iron Ore Ltd is 0.90, which seems too high.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Kumba Iron Ore Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
ZAR 7.900000
2026-08-19
2026-08-21
2026-08-24
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
ZAR:EUR 0.053140
ZAR 15.430000
2026-03-11
2026-03-13
2026-03-16
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
ZAR:EUR 0.051644
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Kumba Iron Ore's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is €13.00.
Kumba Iron Ore's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is €1.21667292.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Kumba Iron Ore was 32.67%. The lowest was 0.01%. And the median was 10.10%.
Warning Sign:
Kumba Iron Ore Ltd stock Dividend Yield % is close to 2-year low.
* 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.
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FRA:KUI vs NUE, STLD, RS: 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Kumba Iron Ore's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Kumba Iron Ore's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kumba Iron Ore's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.
Kumba Iron Ore 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Calculation
This is the average annual rate that a company has been raising its dividends. The growth rate is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four year annual data.
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What does a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of -14.90% mean?
Kumba Iron Ore (FRA:KUI) has a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of -14.90% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Kumba Iron Ore and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kumba Iron Ore ranks #151 out of 229 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 65.9%.
Is Kumba Iron Ore's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
Kumba Iron Ore's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is -14.90%. Based on the distribution chart, Kumba Iron Ore ranks #151 out of 229 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kumba Iron Ore has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kumba Iron Ore's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Kumba Iron Ore ranks #151 out of 229 companies for 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This places Kumba Iron Ore in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate for a Steel company?
A good 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate depends on the Steel industry context. However, 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Kumba Iron Ore and its competitors. Kumba Iron Ore's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is -14.90%. 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 €16.48, compared to a current price of €13.00 — trading 21.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is -14.90%. Kumba Iron Ore's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kumba Iron Ore (FRA:KUI), the current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is -14.90% 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 €13.00 is trading 21.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €16.48.
GuruFocus considers Kumba Iron Ore to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:KUI:
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: -14.90%
GF Value™: €16.48 vs. price of €13.00 (21.1% below fair value)
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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