Kumba Iron Ore Limited
KIO
Rank in Stocks
#3630
Kumba Iron Ore Limited, alongside its affiliated companies, manages the... Kumba Iron Ore Limited, alongside its affiliated companies, manages the comprehensive iron ore value chain, encompassing exploration, mining, beneficiation, marketing, sales, and global transport, primarily from South Africa. The company's iron ore is produced at its Sishen and Kolomela mines, both situated in the Northern Cape Province. Furthermore, Kumba operates a port facility in Saldanha Bay, located in the Western Cape Province. The firm supplies its iron ore to the steel manufacturing sector and conducts significant exports to various international markets, including China, the broader Asian continent, Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and the Americas. Established in 2005, Kumba Iron Ore Limited maintains its principal office in Centurion, South Africa, and functions as a subsidiary of Anglo American plc.
Share Price
$13.87
Last synced: 2026-11-10
Market Cap
$4.44B
Change (1 day)
-1.26%
Change (1 year)
-29.57%
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Operating Margin for Kumba Iron Ore Limited (KIO)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 33.57%
According to Kumba Iron Ore Limited's latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 33.57%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 37.58%.
Operating Margin history for Kumba Iron Ore Limited from 2004 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 33.57% | -10.67% |
| 2025 | 37.58% | -2.31% |
| 2024 | 38.47% | -18.50% |
| 2023 | 47.20% | 29.99% |
| 2022 | 36.31% | -37.71% |
| 2021 | 58.29% | 14.34% |
| 2020 | 50.98% | 13.74% |
| 2019 | 44.82% | 25.27% |
| 2018 | 35.78% | -22.42% |
| 2017 | 46.12% | 21.24% |
| 2016 | 38.04% | 397.25% |
| 2015 | 7.65% | -81.03% |
| 2014 | 40.32% | -22.64% |
| 2013 | 52.12% | 0.17% |
| 2012 | 52.03% | -20.95% |
| 2011 | 65.82% | 1.37% |
| 2010 | 64.93% | 18.01% |
| 2009 | 55.02% | -13.03% |
| 2008 | 63.26% | 21.65% |
| 2007 | 52.00% | -15.94% |
| 2006 | 61.86% | 9.93% |
| 2005 | 56.27% | 200.27% |
| 2004 | 18.74% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13.25% | -99.61% |
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| 4.26% | -99.87% |
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| 13.00% | -99.61% |
IN
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| 12.02% | -99.64% |
US
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| 19.95% | -99.41% |
IN
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about Kumba Iron Ore Limited's operating margin
What is Kumba Iron Ore Limited's operating margin?
Kumba Iron Ore Limited's operating margin is 33.57%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Kumba Iron Ore Limited's operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Kumba Iron Ore Limited's operating margin was 37.58%, compared with 38.47% in 2024.
How has Kumba Iron Ore Limited's operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Kumba Iron Ore Limited's operating margin was highest in 2021 (58.29%) and lowest in 2022 (36.31%).
How does Kumba Iron Ore Limited's operating margin compare with similar companies?
Kumba Iron Ore Limited's operating margin (33.57%) is higher than that of all 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Tata Steel Limited, with 19.95%.