Kumba Iron Ore (KIROY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Kumba Iron Ore, trading over the counter under the symbol KIROY, is one of South Africa’s leading iron ore producers. The company operates two primary open-pit mines—Sishen and Kolomela—located in the Northern Cape province. These operations focus on the extraction and processing of high-quality hematite ore, producing a range of lump and fine products that serve as essential feedstock for global steelmakers.

Established in 2001 following a demerger from parent companies, Kumba Iron Ore has grown its production capacity and operational efficiency through sustained investment in mining technology and infrastructure. The company’s roots in the South African mining sector date back further, linking it to the region’s long history of mineral development and export.

Kumba Iron Ore’s product suite comprises screened lump, fine, and sinter feed grades, each tailored to meet the diverse requirements of steel producers across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. The company maintains an extensive rail and port logistics network that transports ore to the Port of Saldanha Bay for shipment to international markets, ensuring reliable delivery schedules and product consistency.

Headquartered in Centurion, Gauteng, Kumba Iron Ore is led by Chief Executive Officer Mpumi Zikalala, who oversees a management team dedicated to operational excellence, sustainable practices, and community engagement. As a significant subsidiary within a broader mining group, the company emphasizes safety, environmental stewardship, and the development of local communities in its host regions.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $6.17 to $6.30
• 50-Day Range: $5.95 to $6.96
• 52-Week Range: $5.09 to $8.47
• Volume: 8,858 shs
• Average Volume: 24,055 shs
• Market Capitalization: $6.07 billion
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: 6.98%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Kumba Iron Ore Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Kumba Iron Ore scored higher than 11% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 1.0 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

Kumba Iron Ore has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no strong buy ratings, no buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Kumba Iron Ore has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Kumba Iron Ore has a P/B Ratio of 1.51. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.00% of the float of Kumba Iron Ore has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Kumba Iron Ore has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.14, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Kumba Iron Ore has recently increased by 23.24%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Leadership

Kumba Iron Ore is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 7.12%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

Kumba Iron Ore does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

News and Social Media

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Kumba Iron Ore this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: N/A
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Kumba Iron Ore insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Kumba Iron Ore has minimal institutional ownership at this time.

Company Calendar

• Today: 5/23/2026
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Basic Materials
• Industry: MINING - IRON
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:KIROY
• CIK: N/A
• Web: www.angloamericankumba.com
• Phone: (712) 683-7000
• Fax: 27-12-683-7009
• Employees: 12,217
• Year Founded: 2005

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 2.46
• Quick Ratio: 1.71

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $3.92 billion
• Price / Sales: 1.55
• Cash Flow: $1.21 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 5.19
• Book Value: $4.18 per share
• Price / Book: 1.51

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 963,571,000
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: $6.07 billion
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.88