Kumba Iron Ore (STU:KUI) ROCE %: 31.35% (As of Dec. 2025)


STU:KUI Kumba Iron Ore Ltd STU:KUI
76 GF Score
Price €15.40
GF Value €18.40
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Kumba Iron Ore ROCE %?

Kumba Iron Ore STU:KUI -1.28% 76 ROCE % is 31.35% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates STU:KUI with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €18.40 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Kumba Iron Ore's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 31.35%.

Kumba Iron Ore  (STU:KUI) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Kumba Iron Ore ROCE % Related Terms

Kumba Iron Ore ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kumba Iron Ore's ROCE % 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 ROCE % Chart

Kumba Iron Ore Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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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
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Kumba Iron Ore ROCE % Calculation

Kumba Iron Ore's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=1376.886/( ( (5176.276 - 633.235) + (5261.43 - 658.738) )/ 2 )
=1376.886/( (4543.041+4602.692)/ 2 )
=1376.886/4572.8665
=30.11 %

Kumba Iron Ore's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Dec. 2025 )  (Q: Jun. 2025 )(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=1391.244/( ( (4775.073 - 500.89) + (5261.43 - 658.738) )/ 2 )
=1391.244/( ( 4274.183 + 4602.692 )/ 2 )
=1391.244/4438.4375
=31.35 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) EBIT data.

* 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 ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 31.35% mean?
Kumba Iron Ore (STU:KUI) has a ROCE % of 31.35% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Kumba Iron Ore's ROCE % too high?
Kumba Iron Ore's current ROCE % is 31.35%. The Steel industry median ROCE % is 5.61. Kumba Iron Ore's value of 31.35% is 458.8% above this industry median. Overall, Kumba Iron Ore has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kumba Iron Ore's ROCE % compare to NUE and STLD?
Kumba Iron Ore's ROCE % of 31.35% can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.61. Kumba Iron Ore's value of 31.35% is 458.8% 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 ROCE % for a Steel company?
The median ROCE % among Steel companies is 5.61, based on 625 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kumba Iron Ore's current ROCE % of 31.35% is 458.8% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Steel industry, the median ROCE % is 5.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kumba Iron Ore's current ROCE % is 31.35%. 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 (STU:KUI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €18.40, compared to a current price of €15.40 — trading 16.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 31.35% and 458.8% above the Steel industry median of 5.61. Kumba Iron Ore's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kumba Iron Ore (STU:KUI), the current ROCE % is 31.35% 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 (STU: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 16.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €18.40. GuruFocus considers Kumba Iron Ore to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:KUI:

  • ROCE %: 31.35%
  • GF Value™: €18.40 vs. price of €15.40 (16.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 458.8% above the Steel median

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU: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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