Kumba Iron OreFRA:KUI -3.77%73 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 28.29% as of Dec. 2025, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 37.98. GuruFocus rates FRA:KUI with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.62 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 615 Steel companies, Kumba Iron Ore ranks better than 94.96% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Kumba Iron Ore's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €761 Mil. Kumba Iron Ore's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €2,689 Mil. Therefore, Kumba Iron Ore's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 28.29%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kumba Iron Ore's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:KUI'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.12 Med: 37.98 Max: 72.27
Current: 27.22
During the past 13 years, Kumba Iron Ore's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 72.27%. The lowest was 27.12%. And the median was 37.98%.
FRA:KUI's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 94.96% of 615
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 3.93
vs FRA:KUI: 27.22
Kumba Iron Ore (FRA:KUI) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
Kumba Iron Ore Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Kumba Iron Ore Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kumba Iron Ore's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
FRA:KUI vs NUE, STLD, RS: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Kumba Iron Ore's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Kumba Iron Ore's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kumba Iron Ore's Return-on-Tangible-Equity falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 28.29% mean?
Kumba Iron Ore (FRA:KUI) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 28.29% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Kumba Iron Ore and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 37.98. Over the past decade, Kumba Iron Ore's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 27.12 to 72.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Kumba Iron Ore ranks #31 out of 615 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 5%.
Is Kumba Iron Ore's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Kumba Iron Ore's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 28.29% is 26% below median its 10-year median of 37.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.12 to a high of 72.27. The Steel industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 3.93. Kumba Iron Ore's value of 28.29% is 619.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kumba Iron Ore ranks #31 out of 615 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 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kumba Iron Ore's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Kumba Iron Ore ranks #31 out of 615 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Kumba Iron Ore in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 3.93. Kumba Iron Ore's value of 28.29% is 619.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Kumba Iron Ore's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 27.12 to 72.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.98 vs. the industry median of 3.93, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity for a Steel company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Steel companies is 3.93, based on 615 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kumba Iron Ore's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 28.29% is 619.8% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Kumba Iron Ore and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 3.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kumba Iron Ore's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 28.29%, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 37.98. 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 €17.62, compared to a current price of €15.30 — trading 13.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 28.29%, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 37.98 and 619.8% above the Steel industry median of 3.93. Kumba Iron Ore's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kumba Iron Ore (FRA:KUI), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 28.29% 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 €15.30 is trading 13.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €17.62.
GuruFocus considers Kumba Iron Ore to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:KUI:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 28.29% (26% below median its 10-year median of 37.98)
GF Value™: €17.62 vs. price of €15.30 (13.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 619.8% above the Steel median (#31 of 615)
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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