Kumba Iron OreFRA:KUI -1.30%72 FCF Yield % is 5.22 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 65% below its 10-year median of 14.75. GuruFocus rates FRA:KUI with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.65 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 636 Steel companies, Kumba Iron Ore ranks better than 66.51% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Kumba Iron Ore FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kumba Iron Ore's FCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Steel subindustry, Kumba Iron Ore's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Kumba Iron Ore's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kumba Iron Ore's FCF Yield % falls into.
* 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 FCF Yield % of 5.22 as of Jun. 26, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Kumba Iron Ore and its competitors. This is 65% below median its historical median of 14.75. Over the past decade, Kumba Iron Ore's FCF Yield % has ranged from 5.11 to 38.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Kumba Iron Ore ranks #213 out of 636 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 33.5%.
Is Kumba Iron Ore's FCF Yield % too high?
Kumba Iron Ore's current FCF Yield % of 5.22 is 65% below median its 10-year median of 14.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.11 to a high of 38.02. The Steel industry median FCF Yield % is 1.33. Kumba Iron Ore's value of 5.22 is 292.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kumba Iron Ore ranks #213 out of 636 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 FCF Yield % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Kumba Iron Ore ranks #213 out of 636 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Kumba Iron Ore in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 1.33. Kumba Iron Ore's value of 5.22 is 292.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Kumba Iron Ore's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 5.11 to 38.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.75 vs. the industry median of 1.33, Kumba Iron Ore has consistently been above 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 FCF Yield % for a Steel company?
The median FCF Yield % among Steel companies is 1.33, based on 636 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kumba Iron Ore's current FCF Yield % of 5.22 is 292.5% above 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Kumba Iron Ore and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median FCF Yield % is 1.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kumba Iron Ore's current FCF Yield % is 5.22, which is 65% below median its own 10-year median of 14.75. 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 €17.65, compared to a current price of €15.20 — trading 13.9% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 5.22, which is 65% below median its 10-year median of 14.75 and 292.5% above the Steel industry median of 1.33. Kumba Iron Ore's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kumba Iron Ore (FRA:KUI), the current FCF Yield % is 5.22 as of Jun. 26, 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 €15.20 is trading 13.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €17.65.
GuruFocus considers Kumba Iron Ore to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:KUI:
FCF Yield %: 5.22 (65% below median its 10-year median of 14.75)
GF Value™: €17.65 vs. price of €15.20 (13.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 292.5% above the Steel median (#213 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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