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Kumba Iron OreFRA:KUI -5.00%74 Equity-to-Asset is 0.52 as of Jun. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 0.55. GuruFocus rates FRA:KUI with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.24 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 636 Steel companies, Kumba Iron Ore ranks worse than 53.46% on this metric.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Kumba Iron Ore's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €2,860 Mil. Kumba Iron Ore's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €5,454 Mil.
Therefore, Kumba Iron Ore's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.52.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kumba Iron Ore's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:KUI'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.49 Med: 0.55 Max: 0.58
Current: 0.52
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Kumba Iron Ore was 0.58. The lowest was 0.49. And the median was 0.55.
FRA:KUI's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than 53.46% of 636
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.54
vs FRA:KUI: 0.52
Kumba Iron Ore (FRA:KUI) Equity-to-Asset Explanation
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
Kumba Iron Ore Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Kumba Iron Ore Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kumba Iron Ore's Equity-to-Asset 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: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Kumba Iron Ore's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Kumba Iron Ore's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kumba Iron Ore's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
Kumba Iron Ore's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that 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.
Kumba Iron Ore (FRA:KUI) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.52 as of Jun. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Kumba Iron Ore and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.55. Over the past decade, Kumba Iron Ore's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.49 to 0.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Kumba Iron Ore ranks #340 out of 636 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 53.5%.
Is Kumba Iron Ore's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Kumba Iron Ore's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.52 is near median its 10-year median of 0.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.49 to a high of 0.58. The Steel industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.54. Kumba Iron Ore's value of 0.52 is 3.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kumba Iron Ore ranks #340 out of 636 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 Equity-to-Asset compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Kumba Iron Ore ranks #340 out of 636 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Kumba Iron Ore in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.54. Kumba Iron Ore's value of 0.52 is 3.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Kumba Iron Ore's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.49 to 0.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.55 vs. the industry median of 0.54, 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 Equity-to-Asset for a Steel company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Steel companies is 0.54, based on 636 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kumba Iron Ore's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.52 is 3.7% 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Kumba Iron Ore and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kumba Iron Ore's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.52, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.55. 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 €16.24, compared to a current price of €13.30 — trading 18.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.52, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.55 and 3.7% below the Steel industry median of 0.54. Kumba Iron Ore's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kumba Iron Ore (FRA:KUI), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.52 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 €13.30 is trading 18.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €16.24.
GuruFocus considers Kumba Iron Ore to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:KUI:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.52 (near median its 10-year median of 0.55)
GF Value™: €16.24 vs. price of €13.30 (18.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3.7% below the Steel median (#340 of 636)
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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