POSCO HOLDINGS INC -SPON ADR (PKX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:PKX - US6934831099 - ADR
59.39 USD
-0.82 (-1.36%)
PKX gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 157 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. While PKX seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. PKX is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- PKX had positive earnings in the past year.
- PKX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- PKX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years PKX had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- PKX's Return On Assets of 0.44% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PKX outperforms 57.32% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of PKX (0.82%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 1.59%, PKX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.59% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PKX is significantly below the industry average of 10.34%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.44% | ||
| ROE | 0.82% | ||
| ROIC | 1.59% |
ROA(3y)1.98%
ROA(5y)3.04%
ROE(3y)3.7%
ROE(5y)5.56%
ROIC(3y)3.07%
ROIC(5y)4.14%
1.3 Margins
- PKX's Profit Margin of 0.65% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PKX outperforms 57.32% of its industry peers.
- PKX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- PKX has a Operating Margin of 2.73%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PKX outperforms 52.87% of its industry peers.
- PKX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- PKX has a Gross Margin of 7.45%. This is in the lower half of the industry: PKX underperforms 62.42% of its industry peers.
- PKX's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 2.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.65% | ||
| GM | 7.45% |
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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), PKX is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, PKX has less shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for PKX has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- PKX has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- PKX has an Altman-Z score of 2.07. 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 worse Altman-Z score (2.07) than 71.34% of its industry peers.
- PKX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.43. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.43, PKX is doing worse than 71.97% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.07 |
ROIC/WACC0.57
WACC2.79%
2.3 Liquidity
- PKX has a Current Ratio of 1.96. This is a normal value and indicates that PKX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- PKX's Current ratio of 1.96 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PKX is outperformed by 61.15% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.38 indicates that PKX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- PKX has a Quick ratio (1.38) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.38 |
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%.
- The earnings per share for PKX have been decreasing by -12.87% on average. This is quite bad
- PKX shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -4.74%.
- PKX shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.46% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-62.51%
EPS 3Y-48.78%
EPS 5Y-12.87%
EPS Q2Q%-2.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.74%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.62%
Revenue growth 5Y2.46%
Sales Q2Q%-5.79%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, PKX will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 36.81% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.17% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y23.7%
EPS Next 2Y45.03%
EPS Next 3Y36.81%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-4.36%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.06%
Revenue Next 3Y1.17%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 63.18 indicates a quite expensive valuation of PKX.
- PKX's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PKX to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.30), we can say PKX is valued expensively.
- PKX is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.53.
- PKX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PKX is cheaper than 72.61% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PKX to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.04), we can say PKX is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 63.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.53 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PKX, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.01 |
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 36.81% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.67
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y45.03%
EPS Next 3Y36.81%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- PKX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.33%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.98, PKX pays a better dividend. On top of this PKX pays more dividend than 92.99% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- PKX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.33% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of PKX has a limited annual growth rate of 0.13%.
- PKX has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- The dividend of PKX decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.13%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- 201.19% 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.
DP201.19%
EPS Next 2Y45.03%
EPS Next 3Y36.81%
NYSE:PKX (1/14/2026, 11:25:15 AM)
59.39
-0.82 (-1.36%)
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 Owners27.04%
Inst Owner Change0.13%
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap17.96B
Revenue(TTM)70.06T
Net Income(TTM)454.62B
Analysts84
Price Target131.86 (122.02%)
Short Float %0.43%
Short Ratio8.57
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.33% |
Yearly Dividend1.91
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.13%
DP201.19%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-14.19%
Min EPS beat(2)-53.41%
Max EPS beat(2)25.02%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-72.15%
Min EPS beat(4)-241.94%
Max EPS beat(4)25.02%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-53.55%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-58.97%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-40.4%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.01%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.26%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.75%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.12%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.26%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.36%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.05%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.26%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.15%
PT rev (1m)1.21%
PT rev (3m)-12.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.64%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.69%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.37%
EPS NY rev (3m)-13.21%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.15%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.2%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 63.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.53 | ||
| P/S | 0.38 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 5.29 | ||
| P/B | 0.48 | ||
| P/tB | 0.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.01 |
EPS(TTM)0.94
EY1.58%
EPS(NY)4.09
Fwd EY6.88%
FCF(TTM)-3.72
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)11.23
OCFY18.91%
SpS157.12
BVpS124.74
TBVpS113.88
PEG (NY)2.67
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number51.36
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.44% | ||
| ROE | 0.82% | ||
| ROCE | 2.38% | ||
| ROIC | 1.59% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.94% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.08% | ||
| OM | 2.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.65% | ||
| GM | 7.45% | ||
| 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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.68
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.97 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 163.84% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 9.52% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.97 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 83.75% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.38 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.07 |
F-Score5
WACC2.79%
ROIC/WACC0.57
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 Y23.7%
EPS Next 2Y45.03%
EPS Next 3Y36.81%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.74%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.62%
Revenue growth 5Y2.46%
Sales Q2Q%-5.79%
Revenue Next Year-4.36%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.06%
Revenue Next 3Y1.17%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-19.84%
EBIT growth 3Y-38.27%
EBIT growth 5Y-10.89%
EBIT Next Year134.89%
EBIT Next 3Y44.58%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-4586.97%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-30.1%
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 for 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.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for PKX stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of POSCO HOLDINGS INC -SPON ADR (PKX) is expected to grow by 23.7% in the next year.
Is the dividend of POSCO HOLDINGS INC -SPON ADR sustainable?
The dividend rating of POSCO HOLDINGS INC -SPON ADR (PKX) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 201.19%.