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POSCO Holdings Inc (PKX)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/13/2025: PKX (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
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Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
1 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $58.43
1 Year Target Price $58.43
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 7.87% | Avg. Invested days 31 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/13/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 13.97B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 37.61 | 1Y Target Price 58.43 |
Price to earnings Ratio 37.61 | 1Y Target Price 58.43 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1 | Beta 1.53 | 52 Weeks Range 38.40 - 63.07 | Updated Date 10/13/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 38.40 - 63.07 | Updated Date 10/13/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 3.97% | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.2 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 0.68% | Operating Margin (TTM) 3.39% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 1.19% | Return on Equity (TTM) 0.36% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 37.61 | Forward PE 10.02 | Enterprise Value 23448120183 | Price to Sales(TTM) - |
Enterprise Value 23448120183 | Price to Sales(TTM) - | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.46 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 5.71 | Shares Outstanding 302483116 | Shares Floating 72306320 |
Shares Outstanding 302483116 | Shares Floating 72306320 | ||
Percent Insiders - | Percent Institutions 2.55 |
Upturn AI SWOT
POSCO Holdings Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
POSCO Holdings Inc, formerly Pohang Iron and Steel Company, was founded in 1968 in South Korea. It was established to support South Korea's industrialization. Significant milestones include becoming a publicly traded company and expanding into various business areas beyond steel. It has evolved into a holding company with interests in steel, construction, trading, and new growth businesses.
Core Business Areas
- Steel: Production and distribution of various steel products including hot-rolled, cold-rolled, and stainless steel.
- Construction: Engineering and construction services for infrastructure, industrial plants, and residential buildings.
- Trading: International trading of steel and other commodities.
- New Growth Businesses: Investments in lithium, nickel, hydrogen, and other new materials businesses.
Leadership and Structure
The company is led by a CEO and operates with a board of directors. It has a holding company structure with subsidiaries responsible for specific business areas.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Hot-Rolled Steel: Used in construction, automotive, and shipbuilding. Global market share is estimated around 5-6%. Competitors include ArcelorMittal, Nippon Steel, and Baosteel.
- Cold-Rolled Steel: Used in appliances and automotive. Global market share is estimated around 4-5%. Competitors include ArcelorMittal, Nippon Steel, and Baosteel.
- Stainless Steel: Used in various applications, including kitchenware and construction. Global market share estimated around 3-4%. Competitors include Outokumpu, Acerinox, and Tsingshan Holding Group.
- Lithium Hydroxide: Material used in manufacturing cathodes for lithium ion batteries; POSCO Holdings is building out production capacity to supply the growing need for Lithium ion batteries (est capacity to be 300,000 tons annually by 2030). Competitors Albemarle, SQM, Livent, and Ganfeng.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The steel industry is cyclical and highly competitive, influenced by global economic conditions, raw material prices, and government regulations. The lithium industry is rapidly growing driven by demand for batteries.
Positioning
POSCO Holdings Inc is a major global steel producer and is diversifying into new materials. Its competitive advantages include advanced technology, cost-effective production, and strong customer relationships. Its expansion into lithium is key to the future growth as the world moves away from oil.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global steel market is estimated to be around $1 trillion. The global lithium market is forecast to be $82.83 billion by 2032. POSCO Holdings Inc. is positioned to capture a portion of both the steel market, by holding steady, and the lithium market, by being new in the industry.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Advanced technology
- Cost-effective production
- Strong customer relationships
- Diversified business portfolio
- Vertically integrated supply chain
Weaknesses
- Dependence on raw material prices
- Cyclical nature of the steel industry
- Exposure to currency fluctuations
- Geographic concentration (South Korea)
- High capital expenditure requirements
Opportunities
- Growing demand for high-strength steel
- Expansion into emerging markets
- Development of new steel products
- Growing demand for lithium-ion batteries
- Government incentives for green steel production
Threats
- Global economic slowdown
- Increased competition from Chinese steel producers
- Rising raw material costs
- Trade barriers and protectionism
- Environmental regulations
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- MT
- NSSMY
- BAOSF
Competitive Landscape
POSCO Holdings Inc's advantages include advanced technology and cost-effective production. Disadvantages include dependence on raw material prices and exposure to currency fluctuations. The new industry of lithium production will boost POSCO Holdings' market share with growing global lithium production.
Major Acquisitions
Argentina Lithium Resources
- Year: 2023
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 280
- Strategic Rationale: To secure lithium resources to supply the growing demand for batteries.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth is tied to the cyclical nature of the steel industry and expansion into new businesses.
Future Projections: Future growth is expected to be driven by demand for high-strength steel, expansion into emerging markets, and growth in the new materials businesses, particularly lithium.
Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives include investments in lithium production, development of hydrogen-based steelmaking technology, and expansion into renewable energy.
Summary
POSCO Holdings Inc is a major global steel producer with growing ambitions in the lithium production market. Its strengths lie in advanced technology, efficient production, and strong customer relationships. The company faces challenges from fluctuating raw material costs, economic cycles, and growing competition but is expanding into lithium to diversify its portfolio. This expansion is expected to drive future growth as demand for batteries increases, but overall the company needs to closely monitor its competitive position in the steel market.
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Sources and Disclaimers
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Disclaimers:
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About POSCO Holdings Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date 1994-10-14 | CEO - | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Steel | Full time employees 406 | Website https://www.posco-inc.com |
Full time employees 406 | Website https://www.posco-inc.com | ||
POSCO Holdings Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an integrated steel producer in Korea and internationally. It operates through six segments: Steel, Trading, Construction, Logistics and Others, Green Materials and Energy, and Others. The company engages in the production, import, sale, and export of steel products, such as hot and cold rolled steel, stainless steel, plates, wire rods, and silicon steel sheets, as well as pig iron, billets, blooms, and slabs; trading of steel and raw materials, textiles, agricultural commodities, and other goods; natural resources development and power generation activities; and planning, designing, and construction of industrial plants, civil engineering projects, and commercial and residential buildings. It is also involved in the manufacture and sale of various energy-related and other industrial materials, including anode and cathode materials for rechargeable batteries; investment business; and provision of alternative environmentally-friendly energy solutions, as well as information technology and operational technology, and integrated logistics services. POSCO Holdings Inc. was incorporated in 1968 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.
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