Kumba Iron Ore (FRA:KUI) Receivables Turnover: 10.22 (As of Dec. 2025)


FRA:KUI Kumba Iron Ore Ltd FRA:KUI
72 GF Score
Price €15.40
GF Value €17.78
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Kumba Iron Ore Receivables Turnover?

Kumba Iron Ore FRA:KUI +1.32% 72 Receivables Turnover is 10.22 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:KUI with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.78 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 605 Steel companies, Kumba Iron Ore ranks better than 84.46% on this metric.

The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. Kumba Iron Ore's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €1,803 Mil. Kumba Iron Ore's average Accounts Receivable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €177 Mil. Hence, Kumba Iron Ore's Receivables Turnover for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 10.22.


Kumba Iron Ore  (FRA:KUI) Receivables Turnover Explanation

An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.


Kumba Iron Ore Receivables Turnover Related Terms


Kumba Iron Ore Receivables Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kumba Iron Ore's Receivables Turnover 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.

Kumba Iron Ore Receivables Turnover Chart

Kumba Iron Ore Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Receivables Turnover
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Kumba Iron Ore Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Receivables Turnover Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.42 6.15 8.49 8.60 10.22

FRA:KUI vs NUE, STLD, RS: Receivables Turnover Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Kumba Iron Ore's Receivables Turnover falls into.


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Kumba Iron Ore Receivables Turnover Calculation

Receivables Turnover measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance.

Kumba Iron Ore's Receivables Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Receivables Turnover (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count )
=3555.327 / ((129.635 + 91.728) / 2 )
=3555.327 / 110.6815
=32.12

Kumba Iron Ore's Receivables Turnover for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Receivables Turnover (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Accounts Receivable (Q: Dec. 2025 )) / count )
=1803.209 / ((261.319 + 91.728) / 2 )
=1803.209 / 176.5235
=10.22

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Receivables Turnover →
What does a Receivables Turnover of 10.22 mean?
Kumba Iron Ore (FRA:KUI) has a Receivables Turnover of 10.22 as of Dec. 2025. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Kumba Iron Ore and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kumba Iron Ore ranks #94 out of 605 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 15.5%.
Is Kumba Iron Ore's Receivables Turnover too high?
Kumba Iron Ore's current Receivables Turnover is 10.22. The Steel industry median Receivables Turnover is 7.18. Kumba Iron Ore's value of 10.22 is 42.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kumba Iron Ore ranks #94 out of 605 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 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kumba Iron Ore's Receivables Turnover compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Kumba Iron Ore ranks #94 out of 605 companies for Receivables Turnover. This places Kumba Iron Ore in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 7.18. Kumba Iron Ore's value of 10.22 is 42.3% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Receivables Turnover for a Steel company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Steel companies is 7.18, based on 605 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kumba Iron Ore's current Receivables Turnover of 10.22 is 42.3% 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 Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Kumba Iron Ore and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 7.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kumba Iron Ore's current Receivables Turnover is 10.22. 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 €17.78, compared to a current price of €15.40 — trading 13.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 10.22 and 42.3% above the Steel industry median of 7.18. Kumba Iron Ore's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kumba Iron Ore (FRA:KUI), the current Receivables Turnover is 10.22 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 €15.40 is trading 13.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €17.78. GuruFocus considers Kumba Iron Ore to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:KUI:

  • Receivables Turnover: 10.22
  • GF Value™: €17.78 vs. price of €15.40 (13.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 42.3% above the Steel median (#94 of 605)

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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