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Kumba Iron OreFRA:KUI -2.78%72 EV-to-EBIT is 3.37 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 4.34. GuruFocus rates FRA:KUI with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €19.16 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 492 Steel companies, Kumba Iron Ore ranks better than 91.06% on this metric.
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Kumba Iron Ore's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €5,779 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Kumba Iron Ore's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €1,349 Mil.
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Kumba Iron Ore EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Kumba Iron Ore EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kumba Iron Ore's EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Kumba Iron Ore's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kumba Iron Ore's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Kumba Iron Ore's current Enterprise Value is €4,550 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Kumba Iron Ore's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €1,349 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT of 3.37 as of Jul. 22, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Kumba Iron Ore and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 4.34. Over the past decade, Kumba Iron Ore's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 1.86 to 23.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Kumba Iron Ore ranks #44 out of 492 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 8.9%.
Is Kumba Iron Ore's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Kumba Iron Ore's current EV-to-EBIT of 3.37 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 4.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.86 to a high of 23.07. The Steel industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.15. Kumba Iron Ore's value of 3.37 is 74.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kumba Iron Ore ranks #44 out of 492 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 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kumba Iron Ore's EV-to-EBIT compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Kumba Iron Ore ranks #44 out of 492 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Kumba Iron Ore in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.15. Kumba Iron Ore's value of 3.37 is 74.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Kumba Iron Ore's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 1.86 to 23.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.34 vs. the industry median of 13.15, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Steel company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Steel companies is 13.15, based on 492 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kumba Iron Ore's current EV-to-EBIT of 3.37 is 74.4% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Kumba Iron Ore and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kumba Iron Ore's current EV-to-EBIT is 3.37, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 4.34. 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 €19.16, compared to a current price of €14.00 — trading 26.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 3.37, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 4.34 and 74.4% below the Steel industry median of 13.15. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kumba Iron Ore (FRA:KUI), the current EV-to-EBIT is 3.37 as of Jul. 22, 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 €14.00 is trading 26.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €19.16.
GuruFocus considers Kumba Iron Ore to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:KUI:
EV-to-EBIT: 3.37 (22% below median its 10-year median of 4.34)
GF Value™: €19.16 vs. price of €14.00 (26.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 74.4% below the Steel median (#44 of 492)
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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