POSCO Holdings (A005490) Stock Overview
Operates as an integrated steel producer in Korea and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 3/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 1/6 |
| Financial Health | 4/6 |
| Dividends | 2/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | ₩388,000.00 |
| 52 Week High | ₩542,000.00 |
| 52 Week Low | ₩249,500.00 |
| Beta | 1.55 |
| 1 Month Change | -23.32% |
| 3 Month Change | 9.76% |
| 1 Year Change | 50.97% |
| 3 Year Change | -1.52% |
| 5 Year Change | 11.02% |
| Change since IPO | 1,756.46% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Jun 01
A005490: Future Returns Will Rely On Lithium Execution Under Lower Required Returns
Narrative Update on POSCO Holdings The updated analyst price target for POSCO Holdings moves from approximately ₩436,391 to about ₩519,476. Analysts cite revised assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and a lower future P/E in light of more constructive views on the company’s lithium exposure.Analysis Article • May 28
Some Investors May Be Willing To Look Past POSCO Holdings' (KRX:005490) Soft Earnings
POSCO Holdings Inc.'s ( KRX:005490 ) stock was strong despite it releasing a soft earnings report last week. However...
Narrative Update • May 06
A005490: Lithium Execution And Higher Future P E Will Drive Re Rating
Analysts have lifted their price target for POSCO Holdings from about ₩500,000 to roughly ₩606,897, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margin, discount rate and future P/E, as well as a more positive stance on the company’s lithium exposure in recent research. Analyst Commentary Recent research highlights a clear tilt toward a more constructive view on POSCO Holdings, with bullish analysts emphasizing the company’s exposure to lithium alongside updated valuation assumptions.Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 01
A005490: Future Returns Will Rely On Lithium Execution Under Lower Required Returns
Narrative Update on POSCO Holdings The updated analyst price target for POSCO Holdings moves from approximately ₩436,391 to about ₩519,476. Analysts cite revised assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and a lower future P/E in light of more constructive views on the company’s lithium exposure.Analysis Article • May 28
Some Investors May Be Willing To Look Past POSCO Holdings' (KRX:005490) Soft Earnings
POSCO Holdings Inc.'s ( KRX:005490 ) stock was strong despite it releasing a soft earnings report last week. However...Narrative Update • May 06
A005490: Lithium Execution And Higher Future P E Will Drive Re Rating
Analysts have lifted their price target for POSCO Holdings from about ₩500,000 to roughly ₩606,897, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margin, discount rate and future P/E, as well as a more positive stance on the company’s lithium exposure in recent research. Analyst Commentary Recent research highlights a clear tilt toward a more constructive view on POSCO Holdings, with bullish analysts emphasizing the company’s exposure to lithium alongside updated valuation assumptions.Narrative Update • Apr 19
A005490: Future Returns Will Rely On Execution Under Higher Discount Rate
Analysts have adjusted their price target on POSCO Holdings to ₩436,391 from ₩434,652, reflecting updated views on fair value, a higher discount rate, modestly different revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, and a revised future P/E outlook following recent research, including the Morgan Stanley report. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the revised ₩436,391 fair value estimate as consistent with POSCO Holdings maintaining solid execution against updated revenue and margin assumptions, even with a higher discount rate applied.
Narrative Update • Apr 05
A005490: Cautious Downgrade And Governance Changes Will Shape Balanced Future Risk Profile
Analysts now place POSCO Holdings' fair value at approximately ₩349,007, up from about ₩312,076, citing updated views on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E following recent Street research, including a downgrade at Morgan Stanley. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on POSCO Holdings highlights a more cautious tone, with some price targets being reset and ratings adjusted to reflect updated views on risk and return.Narrative Update • Mar 22
A005490: Future Earnings Will Be Underpinned By Lower P/E Expectations After Downgrade
Analysts now place POSCO Holdings' fair value at about ₩434,652, up from roughly ₩432,375, reflecting updated views on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E following recent research, including a downgrade highlighted by Morgan Stanley. Analyst Commentary Recent research, including the highlighted downgrade, focuses on how updated assumptions for discount rates, earnings power, and future P/E multiples feed into the revised fair value estimate of about ₩434,652.Narrative Update • Mar 07
A005490: Higher Future P/E And Earnings Mix Will Support Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target on POSCO Holdings to around ₩500,000 from about ₩512,870, citing more conservative assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and a higher future P/E in line with recent cautious Street research. Analyst Commentary Even with a trimmed price target around ₩500,000, recent Street research still highlights several constructive points for POSCO Holdings that many investors may be underappreciating.Narrative Update • Feb 21
A005490: Future Earnings Will Be Balanced By Downgrade Risks And Higher P/E Assumptions
Narrative Update on POSCO Holdings The analyst price target for POSCO Holdings has been adjusted from ₩429,875 to ₩432,375. Analysts point to modest refinements in fair value assumptions, the discount rate, and longer term P/E expectations following recent research updates.Narrative Update • Feb 07
A005490: Future Earnings Will Be Supported By Updated P/E Assumptions Despite Downgrade
Analysts have adjusted their price target for POSCO Holdings from ₩411,166.67 to ₩429,875.00, citing updated views on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations following recent research, including the Morgan Stanley downgrade. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the revised target of ₩429,875.00 as still allowing room for upside if POSCO Holdings executes on its revenue plans and maintains the profit margins implied in recent research.Analysis Article • Feb 05
POSCO Holdings' (KRX:005490) Dividend Will Be ₩2500.00
POSCO Holdings Inc. ( KRX:005490 ) will pay a dividend of ₩2500.00 on the 1st of January. This payment means that the...Narrative Update • Jan 24
A005490: Future Work Suspension Risk Will Likely Pressure Overvalued Shares
Narrative Update on POSCO Holdings Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for POSCO Holdings from ₩265,907 to ₩312,076. This reflects updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, a lower future P/E multiple, and a reduced discount rate.Narrative Update • Jan 09
A005490: Future Earnings Will Be Supported Despite Section 4-2 Work Suspension
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for POSCO Holdings slightly to ₩411,166.67, citing updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples. What's in the News On December 18, 2025, the Seoul Regional Employment and Labor Office, Seoul Southern Branch, issued POSCO Holdings with a partial work suspension order covering all lining operations in Section 4-2 following a site inspection.Analysis Article • Jan 03
POSCO Holdings (KRX:005490) Might Be Having Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively
What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term...Narrative Update • Dec 22
A005490 Stronger Profit Margins Will Support Future Upside Despite Safety Headwinds
Analysts have raised their price target on POSCO Holdings to approximately 512,870 KRW from about 508,720 KRW, citing expectations for stronger profit margins and a lower future price to earnings multiple, despite a modest uptick in the assumed discount rate. What's in the News Seoul Regional Employment and Labor Office orders partial work suspension for all lining operations in Section 4-2, following a site inspection by police and the Ministry of Employment and Labor (Regulatory filing) POSCO Holdings to develop and implement measures to prevent recurrence of safety and compliance issues identified at the affected operations (Regulatory filing) Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate has risen slightly to approximately ₩512,870 from about ₩508,722, reflecting a modest upward revision in intrinsic value.Analysis Article • Dec 13
POSCO Holdings Inc.'s (KRX:005490) Earnings Haven't Escaped The Attention Of Investors
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 52.9x POSCO Holdings Inc. ( KRX:005490 ) may be sending very bearish...Narrative Update • Dec 08
A005490: Future Earnings Will Be Supported By Resilient Profitability Metrics
Analysts have nudged their price target on POSCO Holdings slightly higher to approximately ₩411,600 from about ₩409,700, citing modestly improved long term valuation assumptions despite slightly higher discount rates and marginally lower profit margin forecasts. Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate has risen slightly, increasing from about ₩409,700 to roughly ₩411,600 per share.Narrative Update • Nov 23
A005490: Future Margins Are Expected To Significantly Lift Earnings
Narrative Update: POSCO Holdings Price Target Revised Upward Analysts have raised their price target for POSCO Holdings from ₩400,375 to ₩409,708. They cite improved expectations for revenue growth and profit margins, even with a higher discount rate.Analysis Article • Nov 21
There May Be Some Bright Spots In POSCO Holdings' (KRX:005490) Earnings
The market for POSCO Holdings Inc.'s ( KRX:005490 ) shares didn't move much after it posted weak earnings recently. We...Analysis Article • Nov 08
POSCO Holdings (KRX:005490) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it might be obvious that you need to...Narrative Update • Oct 28
Global Energy Shifts Will Drive Steel Expansion and Sustainability Partnerships
Narrative Update: POSCO Holdings Price Target Adjustment Analysts have slightly increased their price target for POSCO Holdings from ₩399,913 to ₩400,375. This adjustment is due to small improvements in projected revenue growth, which offset modest reductions in profit margin expectations.Analysis Article • Oct 17
Estimating The Fair Value Of POSCO Holdings Inc. (KRX:005490)
Key Insights POSCO Holdings' estimated fair value is ₩280,288 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share...Narrative Update • Oct 14
Global Energy Trends Will Transform Steel And Battery Sectors
Analysts have lowered their price target for POSCO Holdings from ₩404,478 to ₩399,913. They cite modestly reduced revenue growth and profit margin expectations, along with a slightly higher discount rate in their updated assessment.Analysis Article • Sep 26
Some Investors May Be Worried About POSCO Holdings' (KRX:005490) Returns On Capital
There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. In a perfect world, we'd like to...Narrative Update • Aug 27
Global Energy Trends Will Transform Steel And Battery Sectors
Analysts have raised POSCO Holdings’ price target to ₩406,652, citing improved expectations for steel price support from China’s production cuts, anticipated anti-dumping measures, and a stronger earnings and margin recovery outlook. Analyst Commentary Increased optimism regarding China’s steel production cuts, which are expected to support regional steel prices.Analysis Article • Jul 21
Is POSCO Holdings (KRX:005490) A Risky Investment?
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • Jun 29
Getting In Cheap On POSCO Holdings Inc. (KRX:005490) Might Be Difficult
When close to half the companies in Korea have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 12x, you may consider POSCO...
New Narrative • Nov 07
A Journey Through Renewable Energy And EV Markets
Strategic partnerships and new lithium production plants aim to increase revenue and earnings by expanding in India's steel and battery markets.Shareholder Returns
| A005490 | KR Metals and Mining | KR Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -8.4% | -5.0% | 5.0% |
| 1Y | 51.0% | 46.7% | 188.8% |
Return vs Industry: A005490 exceeded the KR Metals and Mining industry which returned 46.7% over the past year.
Return vs Market: A005490 underperformed the KR Market which returned 188.8% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| A005490 volatility | |
|---|---|
| A005490 Average Weekly Movement | 7.8% |
| Metals and Mining Industry Average Movement | 8.0% |
| Market Average Movement | 8.9% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in KR Market | 16.2% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in KR Market | 4.5% |
Stable Share Price: A005490 has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the KR market.
Volatility Over Time: A005490's weekly volatility (8%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | n/a | In-Hwa Chang | 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.
POSCO Holdings Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| A005490 fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | ₩30.24t |
| Earnings (TTM) | ₩822.56b |
| Revenue (TTM) | ₩69.53t |
35.5x
P/E Ratio0.4x
P/S RatioIs A005490 overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| A005490 income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | ₩69.53t |
| Cost of Revenue | ₩64.21t |
| Gross Profit | ₩5.33t |
| Other Expenses | ₩4.50t |
| Earnings | ₩822.56b |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 10.93k |
| Gross Margin | 7.66% |
| Net Profit Margin | 1.18% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 47.7% |
How did A005490 perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
2.6%
Current Dividend Yield92%
Payout RatioDoes A005490 pay a reliable dividends?
See A005490 dividend history and benchmarks| POSCO Holdings dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | May 26 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Jun 12 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 10 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 7 days |
Does A005490 pay a reliable dividends?
See A005490 dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/05 07:48 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/05 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
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Analyst Sources
POSCO Holdings Inc. is covered by 35 analysts. 21 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Ephrem Ravi | Barclays |
| Bik Yun Lau | Bernstein |
| Kyung Jae Hwang | BofA Global Research |