Kumba Iron OreKIROY +4.27%74 PB Ratio is 1.83 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 3.06. GuruFocus rates KIROY with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.23 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 613 Steel companies, Kumba Iron Ore ranks worse than 72.59% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-06-25), Kumba Iron Ore's share price is $6.20. Kumba Iron Ore's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $3.40. Hence, Kumba Iron Ore's PB Ratio of today is 1.83.
Good Sign:
Kumba Iron Ore Ltd stock PB Ratio (=1.74) is close to 5-year low of 1.65.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kumba Iron Ore's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
KIROY'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.51 Med: 3.06 Max: 5.55
Current: 1.75
During the past 13 years, Kumba Iron Ore's highest PB Ratio was 5.55. The lowest was 1.51. And the median was 3.06.
KIROY's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 72.59% of 613
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.97
vs KIROY: 1.75
During the past 12 months, Kumba Iron Ore's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Kumba Iron Ore was 104.30% per year. The lowest was 3.10% per year. And the median was 10.55% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
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Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Kumba Iron Ore PB Ratio Related Terms
Kumba Iron Ore PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kumba Iron Ore's PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Kumba Iron Ore's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kumba Iron Ore's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
Kumba Iron Ore's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Kumba Iron Ore (KIROY) has a PB Ratio of 1.83 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Kumba Iron Ore and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 3.06. Over the past decade, Kumba Iron Ore's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.51 to 5.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Kumba Iron Ore ranks #445 out of 613 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 72.6%.
Is Kumba Iron Ore's PB Ratio too high?
Kumba Iron Ore's current PB Ratio of 1.83 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 3.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.51 to a high of 5.55. The Steel industry median PB Ratio is 0.97. Kumba Iron Ore's value of 1.83 is 88.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kumba Iron Ore ranks #445 out of 613 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 PB Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Kumba Iron Ore ranks #445 out of 613 companies for PB Ratio. This places Kumba Iron Ore in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.97. Kumba Iron Ore's value of 1.83 is 88.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Kumba Iron Ore's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.51 to 5.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.06 vs. the industry median of 0.97, 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 PB Ratio for a Steel company?
The median PB Ratio among Steel companies is 0.97, based on 613 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kumba Iron Ore's current PB Ratio of 1.83 is 88.7% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Kumba Iron Ore and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kumba Iron Ore's current PB Ratio is 1.83, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 3.06. 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 (KIROY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.23, compared to a current price of $6.20 — trading 14.2% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.83, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 3.06 and 88.7% above the Steel industry median of 0.97. Kumba Iron Ore's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kumba Iron Ore (KIROY), the current PB Ratio is 1.83 as of Jun. 25, 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 (KIROY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kumba Iron Ore stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $6.20 is trading 14.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.23.
GuruFocus considers Kumba Iron Ore to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KIROY:
PB Ratio: 1.83 (40% below median its 10-year median of 3.06)
GF Value™: $7.23 vs. price of $6.20 (14.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 88.7% above the Steel median (#445 of 613)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KIROY 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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