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POSCO HOLDINGS INC -SPON ADR (PKX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:PKX - US6934831099 - ADR

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Last: 12/3/2025, 8:04:00 PM
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After Hours: 12/3/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall PKX gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated PKX against 154 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. The financial health of PKX is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. PKX has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year PKX was profitable.
PKX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years PKX has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years PKX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
PKX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPKX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2T 4T 6T 8T

1.2 Ratios

PKX has a Return On Assets of 0.47%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PKX outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of PKX (0.88%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 1.70%, PKX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.95% of the companies in the same industry.
PKX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.07%. This is significantly below the industry average of 13.20%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.47%
ROE 0.88%
ROIC 1.7%
ROA(3y)1.98%
ROA(5y)3.04%
ROE(3y)3.7%
ROE(5y)5.56%
ROIC(3y)3.07%
ROIC(5y)4.14%
PKX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPKX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 0.68%, PKX is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.79% of the companies in the same industry.
PKX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
PKX's Operating Margin of 2.83% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PKX outperforms 53.90% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PKX has declined.
PKX's Gross Margin of 7.47% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PKX is outperformed by 62.34% of its industry peers.
PKX's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 2.83%
PM (TTM) 0.68%
GM 7.47%
OM growth 3Y-37.25%
OM growth 5Y-13.03%
PM growth 3Y-44.18%
PM growth 5Y-11.92%
GM growth 3Y-21.79%
GM growth 5Y-5.17%
PKX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPKX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

PKX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, PKX has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, PKX has less shares outstanding
PKX has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
PKX Yearly Shares OutstandingPKX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M
PKX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPKX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20T 40T 60T 80T 100T

2.2 Solvency

PKX has an Altman-Z score of 2.02. This is not the best score and indicates that PKX is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
PKX has a Altman-Z score of 2.02. This is in the lower half of the industry: PKX underperforms 66.88% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.39 indicates that PKX is not too dependend on debt financing.
PKX has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.39) than 70.13% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.39
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 2.02
ROIC/WACC0.61
WACC2.79%
PKX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPKX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10T 20T 30T 40T 50T

2.3 Liquidity

PKX has a Current Ratio of 1.93. This is a normal value and indicates that PKX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of PKX (1.93) is worse than 62.34% of its industry peers.
PKX has a Quick Ratio of 1.31. This is a normal value and indicates that PKX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
PKX has a Quick ratio of 1.31. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PKX outperforms 42.21% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.93
Quick Ratio 1.31
PKX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPKX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10T 20T 30T 40T

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

PKX shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -62.51%.
Measured over the past years, PKX shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -12.87% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -5.76% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.46% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-62.51%
EPS 3Y-48.78%
EPS 5Y-12.87%
EPS Q2Q%-2.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.76%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.62%
Revenue growth 5Y2.46%
Sales Q2Q%-5.79%

3.2 Future

PKX is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 36.16% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, PKX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.04% on average per year.
EPS Next Y22.08%
EPS Next 2Y45.29%
EPS Next 3Y36.16%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.93%
Revenue Next 2Y0.01%
Revenue Next 3Y1.04%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
PKX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPKX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 20T 40T 60T 80T
PKX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPKX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 5K 10K 15K 20K

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

PKX is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 56.01.
PKX's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
PKX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.37.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.88 indicates a correct valuation of PKX.
74.03% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PKX, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
PKX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 36.20.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 56.01
Fwd PE 12.88
PKX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPKX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

PKX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PKX is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 3.58
PKX Per share dataPKX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 50 100 150

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates PKX does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PKX's earnings are expected to grow with 36.16% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.54
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y45.29%
EPS Next 3Y36.16%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

PKX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.19%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.60, PKX pays a better dividend. On top of this PKX pays more dividend than 91.56% of the companies listed in the same industry.
PKX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.19%

5.2 History

The dividend of PKX has a limited annual growth rate of 0.13%.
PKX has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
PKX has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.13%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
PKX Yearly Dividends per sharePKX Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2K 4K 6K 8K 10K

5.3 Sustainability

177.28% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PKX. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
PKX's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP177.28%
EPS Next 2Y45.29%
EPS Next 3Y36.16%
PKX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPKX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2T 4T 6T
PKX Dividend Payout.PKX Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.PKX Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

POSCO HOLDINGS INC -SPON ADR

NYSE:PKX (12/3/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 53.21 0 (0%)

53.21

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)10-27 2025-10-27/dmh
Earnings (Next)02-02 2026-02-02/bmo
Inst Owners23.8%
Inst Owner Change5.23%
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap16.10B
Revenue(TTM)72.69T
Net Income(TTM)486.43B
Analysts84
Price Target126.32 (137.4%)
Short Float %0.48%
Short Ratio9.62
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.19%
Yearly Dividend1.9
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.13%
DP177.28%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date08-28 2025-08-28 (0.449191)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-35.83%
Min EPS beat(2)-53.41%
Max EPS beat(2)-18.26%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-82.02%
Min EPS beat(4)-241.94%
Max EPS beat(4)-14.46%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-61.14%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-64.89%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-37.99%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.81%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.26%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.36%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.96%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.26%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.36%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.32%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.14%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.37%
PT rev (1m)5.56%
PT rev (3m)-3.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-15.87%
EPS NY rev (1m)-14.35%
EPS NY rev (3m)-15.26%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.52%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.76%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.4%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 56.01
Fwd PE 12.88
P/S 0.33
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 3.92
P/B 0.43
P/tB 0.47
EV/EBITDA 3.58
EPS(TTM)0.95
EY1.79%
EPS(NY)4.13
Fwd EY7.76%
FCF(TTM)-3.07
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)13.56
OCFY25.48%
SpS160.54
BVpS125.05
TBVpS114.27
PEG (NY)2.54
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number51.7
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.47%
ROE 0.88%
ROCE 2.5%
ROIC 1.7%
ROICexc 2.05%
ROICexgc 2.2%
OM 2.83%
PM (TTM) 0.68%
GM 7.47%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)1.98%
ROA(5y)3.04%
ROE(3y)3.7%
ROE(5y)5.56%
ROIC(3y)3.07%
ROIC(5y)4.14%
ROICexc(3y)3.9%
ROICexc(5y)5.37%
ROICexgc(3y)4.2%
ROICexgc(5y)5.81%
ROCE(3y)4.54%
ROCE(5y)6.12%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-42.78%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-15.62%
ROICexc growth 3Y-42.66%
ROICexc growth 5Y-15.23%
OM growth 3Y-37.25%
OM growth 5Y-13.03%
PM growth 3Y-44.18%
PM growth 5Y-11.92%
GM growth 3Y-21.79%
GM growth 5Y-5.17%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.69
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.39
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 3.49
Cap/Depr 179.72%
Cap/Sales 10.36%
Interest Coverage 2.15
Cash Conversion 98.26%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.93
Quick Ratio 1.31
Altman-Z 2.02
F-Score4
WACC2.79%
ROIC/WACC0.61
Cap/Depr(3y)179.86%
Cap/Depr(5y)146.85%
Cap/Sales(3y)9%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.53%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-62.51%
EPS 3Y-48.78%
EPS 5Y-12.87%
EPS Q2Q%-2.27%
EPS Next Y22.08%
EPS Next 2Y45.29%
EPS Next 3Y36.16%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.76%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.62%
Revenue growth 5Y2.46%
Sales Q2Q%-5.79%
Revenue Next Year-3.93%
Revenue Next 2Y0.01%
Revenue Next 3Y1.04%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-28.97%
EBIT growth 3Y-38.27%
EBIT growth 5Y-10.89%
EBIT Next Year144.89%
EBIT Next 3Y45.25%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-198.63%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-24.07%
OCF growth 3Y2.62%
OCF growth 5Y2.57%

POSCO HOLDINGS INC -SPON ADR / PKX FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for POSCO HOLDINGS INC -SPON ADR?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to PKX.


What is the valuation status of POSCO HOLDINGS INC -SPON ADR (PKX) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to POSCO HOLDINGS INC -SPON ADR (PKX). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is POSCO HOLDINGS INC -SPON ADR (PKX) stock?

POSCO HOLDINGS INC -SPON ADR (PKX) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of POSCO HOLDINGS INC -SPON ADR (PKX) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for POSCO HOLDINGS INC -SPON ADR (PKX) is 56.01 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.43.


How sustainable is the dividend of POSCO HOLDINGS INC -SPON ADR (PKX) stock?

The dividend rating of POSCO HOLDINGS INC -SPON ADR (PKX) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 177.28%.