Kumba Iron Ore (FRA:KUI) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


FRA:KUI Kumba Iron Ore Ltd FRA:KUI
75 GF Score
Price €15.40
GF Value €18.47
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Kumba Iron Ore Moat Score?

Kumba Iron Ore FRA:KUI +1.32% 75 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:KUI with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €18.47 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 645 Steel companies, Kumba Iron Ore ranks better than 98.6% on this metric.

Kumba Iron Ore has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Kumba Iron Ore has Narrow Moat: Kumba Iron Ore benefits from significant cost advantages due to its high-quality iron ore reserves and efficient mining operations. However, it faces competition from other global iron ore producers, limiting its pricing power and market leadership. The company's moat is supported by economies of scale and a strong distribution network, but lacks significant customer switching costs or unique intellectual property.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Kumba Iron Ore might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Kumba Iron Ore  (FRA:KUI) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Kumba Iron Ore Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:KUI vs NUE, STLD, RS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Kumba Iron Ore's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat 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 Moat Score vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Kumba Iron Ore's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kumba Iron Ore's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Kumba Iron Ore (FRA:KUI) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Kumba Iron Ore ranks #9 out of 645 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 1.4%.
Is Kumba Iron Ore's Moat Score too high?
Kumba Iron Ore's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Kumba Iron Ore ranks #9 out of 645 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 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kumba Iron Ore's Moat Score compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Kumba Iron Ore ranks #9 out of 645 companies for Moat Score. This places Kumba Iron Ore in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Steel company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Steel industry context. However, Moat 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Kumba Iron Ore's current Moat Score is 5. 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 €18.47, compared to a current price of €15.40 — trading 16.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Kumba Iron Ore's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kumba Iron Ore (FRA:KUI), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 29, 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 €15.40 is trading 16.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €18.47. GuruFocus considers Kumba Iron Ore to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:KUI:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €18.47 vs. price of €15.40 (16.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 4 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 144 Oxford Road, Rosebank, Melrose, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
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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