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Kumba Iron Ore has the GF Score of 62, which implies that the company
might have
Poor future performance potential.
The GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation, which has been found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks by backtesting from 2006 to 2021. The stocks with a higher GF Score generally generate higher returns than those with lower GF Scores. Therefore, when picking stocks, investors should invest in companies with high GF Scores. The GF Score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest rank.
GF Score takes following five key aspects into consideration:
Each one of these components is ranked and the ranks also have positive correlation with the long term performances of stocks. The GF score is calculated using the five key aspects of analysis. Through backtesting, we know that each of these key aspects has a different impact on the stock price performance. Thus, they are weighted differently when calculating the total score. The Profitability Rank and the Growth Rank are weighted fully, while other parameters have less weight.
Based on research and backtesting result, GuruFocus believes Kumba Iron Ore
might have
Poor future performance potential.
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Kumba Iron Ore (OTCPK:KUMBF) GF Score Explanation
Based on the historical long-term performances among five valuation aspects, the GF Score is found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest. GuruFocus divided GF Score into following 5 categories:
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Kumba Iron Ore GF Score Related Terms
KUMBF vs NUE, STLD, RS: GF Score Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Kumba Iron Ore's GF Score, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Score 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 GF Score vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Kumba Iron Ore's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kumba Iron Ore's GF Score falls into.
Kumba Iron Ore (KUMBF) has a GF Score of 62 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Kumba Iron Ore and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 79.00. Over the past decade, Kumba Iron Ore's GF Score has ranged from 35.00 to 100.00.
Is Kumba Iron Ore's GF Score too high?
Kumba Iron Ore's current GF Score of 62 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 79.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.00 to a high of 100.00. Overall, Kumba Iron Ore has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kumba Iron Ore's GF Score compare to NUE and STLD?
Kumba Iron Ore's GF Score of 62 can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. Historically, Kumba Iron Ore's own GF Score has ranged from 35.00 to 100.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Score for a Steel company?
A good GF Score depends on the Steel industry context. However, GF Score 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 GF Score mean?
A high GF Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Kumba Iron Ore and its competitors. Kumba Iron Ore's current GF Score is 62, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 79.00. 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 (KUMBF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.31, compared to a current price of $19.77 — trading 7.2% below its estimated fair value. The current GF Score is 62, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 79.00. Kumba Iron Ore's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kumba Iron Ore (KUMBF), the current GF Score is 62 as of Jul. 14, 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 (KUMBF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kumba Iron Ore stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $19.77 is trading 7.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $21.31.
GuruFocus considers Kumba Iron Ore to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KUMBF:
GF Score: 62 (22% below median its 10-year median of 79.00)
GF Value™: $21.31 vs. price of $19.77 (7.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUMBF 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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