PKX

POSCO Holdings Inc.

Fundamental data last updated:September 28, 2026

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company profile

SECTOR

Basic Materials

industry

Steel

Exchange

NYSE

County of HQ

KR

Next Earnings Date

Pending Announcement

Business Summary

POSCO Holdings Inc., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells steel rolled products and plates in South Korea and internationally. It operates through four segments: Steel, Construction, Trading, and Others. The company offers hot and cold rolled steel, steel plates, wire rods, galvanized sheets, electrical steel, stainless steel, and titanium. It also engages in the design, manufacture, and construction of steel mills and their facilities, and commercial and residential facilities; export and import of raw materials, as well as provision of supply and purchase transactions between domestic and foreign companies, and various steel products; power generation activities; and provision of network, system integration, and logistics services. In addition, the company is involved in the engineering and construction; research and consulting; architectural design and supervision; investment in venture, energy, and technology industries; electronic commerce; intellectual property services and consulting; transporting and warehousing; real estate development, rental, sale, and management; and education and real estate business. Further, it engages in the resource development; mine development; business facility maintenance; fuel cell; iron ore and coal sales; anode reproduction; and cargo handling business, as well as operates housing business agency. Additionally, the company is involved in the IT service and DVR; electric control engineering; forest resources development; refractory materials sales and furnace maintenance; quicklime manufacturing and sales; wastewater treatment operation and maintenance; rice processing; grain sales; and social enterprise businesses. POSCO Holdings Inc. was incorporated in 1968 and is headquartered in Pohang, South Korea.

 


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VALUATION

P/E

0.01

Market Cap ($M USD)

$22.31B

Forward P/E

N/A

PEG

N/A

PRICE TO SALES

0.46

PRICE TO BOOK

0.69

EV / EBITDA

9.45

5-Year Average P/E

Free Cash Flow Yield

-5.61%

DCF Value

$1.75

Graham Number

$348692.56

Price to FCF

-17.84

EV to FCF

-31.55

Earnings Yield

2.09%

FCF Yield

-5.61%

DIVIDEND

Yield

2.24%

Annual Payout

$9,500.00

Payout Ratio

111.07%

Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate

Financial Health & Profitability

Earnings Per Share

$8,847.69

Next Year EPS Growth Estimate

$0.00

Next Year Revenue Growth Estimate

$86.35T

Return on Equity (ROE)

1.48%

FREE CASH FLOW

Operating Margin

2.95%

Debt-to-Equity

0.51

Piotroski F-Score

6

Altman Z-Score

1.92

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

2.42%

Current Ratio

1.90

Quick Ratio

1.30

Net Debt to EBITDA

4.11

Interest Coverage

1.78

Gross Profit margin

7.76%

FCF PER SHARE

$-19306.54

REVENUE PER SHARE

$746664.81

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Gainseekers Quantitative Analysis

Summary

The market seems to be mispricing PKX dramatically. With a DCF Value far below its snapshot price, the stock appears overvalued. The Graham Number suggests a significant disconnect between intrinsic value and market perception. Despite a low Earnings Yield, the Altman Z-score of 2.27 indicates moderate financial distress, raising concerns about its long-term viability. The absence of a Forward P/E further clouds growth expectations, suggesting caution.

AI Exposure / Tech Reliance

Operating in the steel industry, PKX's exposure to AI and tech shifts is limited but not irrelevant. As automation and AI-driven processes become more prevalent, the company could benefit from increased efficiency in production. However, its core business remains largely traditional, with limited direct tech integration.

The Bull Case

For the value or GARP investor, PKX presents a mixed bag. The ROIC of 2.48% and a Piotroski F-Score of 4 suggest moderate capital efficiency and financial health. Despite a negative FCF Yield, the company's operating margin of 2.93% indicates some pricing power. These metrics hint at potential for improvement if management can optimize operations and leverage its existing assets more effectively.

The Bear Case

PKX faces significant structural risks, particularly with its cash flow issues. The negative FCF Yield and high EV to EBITDA ratio of 12.79 suggest inefficiencies and potential overvaluation. Trading near its 52-week high, the stock appears technically overextended. Additionally, the payout ratio exceeding 100% raises red flags about dividend sustainability, posing a risk to income-focused investors.

Market Sentiment & Smart Money

Short Interest %

Analyst Consensus

Buy

Average Analyst Price Target

$77.00

Institutional Ownership %

1-Year Beta

1.67

Insider Buying % (6 Mo)

Distance to 52-Week High

31.19%

Distance to 52-Week Low

37.51%

EARNINGS SURPRISE %

26.41%

50-DAY SMA

$69.68

200-DAY SMA

$59.04

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