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Kumba Iron OreFRA:KUI -2.78%72 EV-to-EBITDA is 3.37 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 3.68. 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 530 Steel companies, Kumba Iron Ore ranks better than 89.25% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Kumba Iron Ore's enterprise value is €4,550 Mil.
Kumba Iron Ore's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €1,349 Mil. Therefore, Kumba Iron Ore's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 3.37.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kumba Iron Ore's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:KUI'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.86 Med: 3.68 Max: 10.65
Current: 3.16
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Kumba Iron Ore was 10.65. The lowest was 1.86. And the median was 3.68.
FRA:KUI's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 89.25% of 530
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 9.875
vs FRA:KUI: 3.16
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Kumba Iron Ore (FRA:KUI) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Kumba Iron Ore's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Kumba Iron Ore's share price for today is €14.00.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Kumba Iron Ore's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €2.259.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Kumba Iron Ore's EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Kumba Iron Ore's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kumba Iron Ore's EV-to-EBITDA 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 EBITDA 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-EBITDA of 3.37 as of Jul. 22, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Kumba Iron Ore. This is near median its historical median of 3.68. Over the past decade, Kumba Iron Ore's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.86 to 10.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Kumba Iron Ore ranks #57 out of 530 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 10.8%.
Is Kumba Iron Ore's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Kumba Iron Ore's current EV-to-EBITDA of 3.37 is near median its 10-year median of 3.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.86 to a high of 10.65. The Steel industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.88. Kumba Iron Ore's value of 3.37 is 65.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kumba Iron Ore ranks #57 out of 530 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-EBITDA compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Kumba Iron Ore ranks #57 out of 530 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Kumba Iron Ore in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.88. Kumba Iron Ore's value of 3.37 is 65.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Kumba Iron Ore's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.86 to 10.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.68 vs. the industry median of 9.88, 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-EBITDA for a Steel company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Steel companies is 9.88, based on 530 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kumba Iron Ore's current EV-to-EBITDA of 3.37 is 65.9% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Kumba Iron Ore. For the Steel industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kumba Iron Ore's current EV-to-EBITDA is 3.37, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.68. 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-EBITDA is 3.37, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.68 and 65.9% below the Steel industry median of 9.88. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kumba Iron Ore (FRA:KUI), the current EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA: 3.37 (near median its 10-year median of 3.68)
GF Value™: €19.16 vs. price of €14.00 (26.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 65.9% below the Steel median (#57 of 530)
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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