Kumba Iron Ore (FRA:KUI) Total Operating Expense: €1,812 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


FRA:KUI Kumba Iron Ore Ltd FRA:KUI
73 GF Score
Price €16.30
GF Value €18.47
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Kumba Iron Ore Total Operating Expense?

Kumba Iron Ore FRA:KUI +5.84% 73 Total Operating Expense is €1,812 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:KUI with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €18.47 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Kumba Iron Ore's Total Operating Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €980 Mil. Kumba Iron Ore's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was €1,812 Mil.

Kumba Iron Ore Total Operating Expense Related Terms

Kumba Iron Ore Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Kumba Iron Ore Total Operating Expense Chart

Kumba Iron Ore Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Operating Expense
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Kumba Iron Ore Semi-Annual Data
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Kumba Iron Ore Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €1,812 Mil.

* 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of €1,812 Mil mean?
Kumba Iron Ore (FRA:KUI) has a Total Operating Expense of €1,812 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Kumba Iron Ore and its competitors.
Is Kumba Iron Ore's Total Operating Expense too high?
Kumba Iron Ore's current Total Operating Expense is €1,812 Mil. 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 Total Operating Expense compare to NUE and STLD?
Kumba Iron Ore's Total Operating Expense of €1,812 Mil can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Operating Expense for a Steel company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Steel industry context. However, Total Operating Expense should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Kumba Iron Ore and its competitors. Kumba Iron Ore's current Total Operating Expense is €1,812 Mil. 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 €18.47, compared to a current price of €16.30 — trading 11.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is €1,812 Mil. 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 Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kumba Iron Ore (FRA:KUI), the current Total Operating Expense is €1,812 Mil 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 €16.30 is trading 11.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €18.47. GuruFocus considers Kumba Iron Ore to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:KUI:

  • Total Operating Expense: €1,812 Mil
  • GF Value™: €18.47 vs. price of €16.30 (11.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 4 warning signs

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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