Kumba Iron OreFRA:KUI -1.30%72 Quick Ratio is 1.71 as of Dec. 2025, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 2.45. 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 638 Steel companies, Kumba Iron Ore ranks better than 70.85% on this metric.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets excludes Total Inventories divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Kumba Iron Ore's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.71.
Kumba Iron Ore has a quick ratio of 1.71. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kumba Iron Ore's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:KUI'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.45 Med: 2.45 Max: 4.03
Current: 1.71
During the past 13 years, Kumba Iron Ore's highest Quick Ratio was 4.03. The lowest was 1.45. And the median was 2.45.
FRA:KUI's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 70.85% of 638
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.02
vs FRA:KUI: 1.71
Kumba Iron Ore (FRA:KUI) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Kumba Iron Ore Quick Ratio Related Terms
Kumba Iron Ore Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kumba Iron Ore's Quick 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 Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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 Quick Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Kumba Iron Ore's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kumba Iron Ore's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
Kumba Iron Ore's Quick 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 Quick Ratio of 1.71 as of Dec. 2025. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Kumba Iron Ore and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 2.45. Over the past decade, Kumba Iron Ore's Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.45 to 4.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Kumba Iron Ore ranks #186 out of 638 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 29.2%.
Is Kumba Iron Ore's Quick Ratio too high?
Kumba Iron Ore's current Quick Ratio of 1.71 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 2.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.45 to a high of 4.03. The Steel industry median Quick Ratio is 1.02. Kumba Iron Ore's value of 1.71 is 67.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kumba Iron Ore ranks #186 out of 638 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 Quick Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Kumba Iron Ore ranks #186 out of 638 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts Kumba Iron Ore in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.02. Kumba Iron Ore's value of 1.71 is 67.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Kumba Iron Ore's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.45 to 4.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.45 vs. the industry median of 1.02, 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 Quick Ratio for a Steel company?
The median Quick Ratio among Steel companies is 1.02, based on 638 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kumba Iron Ore's current Quick Ratio of 1.71 is 67.6% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Kumba Iron Ore and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kumba Iron Ore's current Quick Ratio is 1.71, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 2.45. 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 Quick Ratio is 1.71, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 2.45 and 67.6% above the Steel industry median of 1.02. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kumba Iron Ore (FRA:KUI), the current Quick Ratio is 1.71 as of Dec. 2025. 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:
Quick Ratio: 1.71 (30% below median its 10-year median of 2.45)
GF Value™: €17.65 vs. price of €15.20 (13.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 67.6% above the Steel median (#186 of 638)
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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