POSCO Holdings Inc.

KOSE:A005490 Stock Report

Market Cap: ₩22.8t

POSCO Holdings Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 1/6

POSCO Holdings's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -42.5%, while the Metals and Mining industry saw earnings declining at 13.1% annually. Revenues have been declining at an average rate of 0.8% per year. POSCO Holdings's return on equity is 1.1%, and it has net margins of 1.2%.

Key information

-42.54%

Earnings growth rate

-42.46%

EPS growth rate

Metals and Mining Industry Growth28.17%
Revenue growth rate-0.80%
Return on equity1.11%
Net Margin1.18%
Next Earnings Update30 Jul 2026

Recent past performance updates

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...

Recent updates

Narrative Update • Jul 13

A005490: Future Returns Will Depend On Constructive Lithium Upside Execution

Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for POSCO Holdings from ₩519,476 to ₩492,300, reflecting updated assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E, in light of more constructive views on the company's lithium exposure. Analyst Commentary Recent research on POSCO Holdings highlights a more constructive view on the company, particularly around its lithium exposure and how that could influence long term growth expectations and valuation multiples.
Narrative Update • Jun 29

A005490: Lithium Exposure Will Shape Constructive Future Risk Profile

Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for POSCO Holdings to ₩430,000 from ₩349,007, supported by a higher assumed future P/E multiple, as they grow more constructive on the company’s lithium exposure and related growth drivers. Analyst Commentary Recent research on POSCO Holdings highlights growing interest in the company’s lithium exposure, but not all commentary is uniformly positive.
Narrative Update • Jun 15

A005490: Lithium Execution Will Drive Re Rating And Support Higher Fair Value

Analysts lifted their fair value estimate for POSCO Holdings to ₩620,000, citing updated expectations for revenue growth, profit margins and a lower future P/E. Recent research has also highlighted a more constructive stance on the company's lithium exposure.
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...
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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.

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How POSCO Holdings makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.

Earnings and Revenue History

KOSE:A005490 Revenue, expenses and earnings (KRW Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Mar 2669,534,216822,5653,256,1930
31 Dec 2569,094,886657,6543,220,1340
30 Sep 2570,058,548454,6203,344,237-61,969
30 Jun 2571,118,875486,4293,328,872-56,715
31 Mar 2572,072,969856,4973,271,183-49,345
31 Dec 2472,688,1431,094,9173,120,3260
30 Sep 2473,547,1161,317,0412,722,348210,494
30 Jun 2474,186,5791,352,5882,679,922203,240
31 Mar 2475,798,2691,512,3882,669,305188,368
31 Dec 2377,127,1971,698,0922,612,087175,167
30 Sep 2377,710,6261,238,4842,365,028179,857
30 Jun 2379,904,3281,260,1972,341,070184,492
31 Mar 2382,793,0122,158,8952,278,503182,293
31 Dec 2284,750,2043,143,0082,270,220179,714
30 Sep 2286,836,9325,305,6362,231,686160,151
30 Jun 2286,319,2807,223,7602,238,900133,879
31 Mar 2281,601,6927,298,0112,252,730124,315
31 Dec 2176,332,3456,610,5692,171,953123,092
30 Sep 2170,262,2835,808,1382,097,132121,653
30 Jun 2163,886,6183,845,5571,947,578127,374
31 Mar 2159,315,7062,223,1761,884,840124,749
31 Dec 2057,792,7961,595,4591,919,360116,273
30 Sep 2058,571,633950,1231,956,951105,148
30 Jun 2060,298,642913,8602,015,755102,904
31 Mar 2062,898,4231,484,1822,009,364103,798
31 Dec 1964,366,8481,828,4172,007,953110,315
30 Sep 1964,945,271910,2972,053,771107,743
30 Jun 1965,367,7711,498,9472,029,344113,263
31 Mar 1965,129,7311,418,9842,072,744114,258
31 Dec 1864,977,7771,672,8912,074,629108,352
30 Sep 1863,953,7003,065,9192,730,0382,134
30 Jun 1862,579,0922,917,4963,044,1961,393
31 Mar 1861,440,2002,899,6453,342,038-1,082
31 Dec 1760,655,1002,757,0573,643,1810
30 Sep 1760,075,0762,391,0343,479,13581,996
30 Jun 1757,786,5192,058,9713,617,83350,378
31 Mar 1755,699,4991,829,7433,691,98025,559
31 Dec 1653,083,5131,330,0853,744,9250
30 Sep 1651,972,0921,349,3903,702,1270
30 Jun 1653,220,524245,7043,843,680-55,630
31 Mar 1655,552,631160,3043,920,358-24,822
31 Dec 1558,192,345147,6174,027,4560
30 Sep 1560,631,475-199,3353,923,58688,536

Quality Earnings: A005490 has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: A005490's current net profit margins (1.2%) are lower than last year (1.2%).

Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis

Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: A005490's earnings have declined by 42.5% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: A005490's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.

Earnings vs Industry: A005490 had negative earnings growth (-4%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Metals and Mining industry average (-10.9%).

Return on Equity

High ROE: A005490's Return on Equity (1.1%) is considered low.

Return on Assets

Return on Capital Employed

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/07/20 16:28
End of Day Share Price 2026/07/20 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
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Management10 years
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Key Developments10 years
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Analyst Sources

POSCO Holdings Inc. is covered by 35 analysts. 19 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Ephrem RaviBarclays
Bik Yun LauBernstein
Kyung Jae HwangBofA Global Research