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Posco (DE:PKX)
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POSCO (PKX) Price & Analysis

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PKX Stock Chart & Stats

€53.00
€0.20(0.47%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
€53.00
€0.20(0.47%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Strategic JV - IndiaThe 50:50 JV with JSW to build a 6Mtpa integrated mill in India is a structural move that localizes production into a high-growth market. It reduces greenfield execution and market-entry risk, secures access to regional demand for higher-value steels, and strengthens long-term volume and margin diversification.
Triple-Core Growth StrategyManagement's Triple‑Core portfolio pivots toward industrial, strategic and energy resources with sizable capex (KRW29.1T) and explicit lithium and capacity targets. This structural reorientation toward higher-growth, higher‑value materials aims to lift future revenue mix and reduce pure-steel cyclicality over the medium term.
Manageable LeverageA trailing D/E around 0.56 indicates moderate leverage for a capital‑intensive, cyclical steel group. Substantial equity provides capacity to fund strategic investments and withstand demand cycles without extreme balance‑sheet stress, supporting financial flexibility during the multi-year transformation plan.
Bears Say
Negative Free Cash FlowSustained negative free cash flow despite positive operating cash flow signals heavy capex, working-capital drag or timing gaps. This erodes internal funding for the KRW29.1T investment program and shareholder returns, increasing reliance on external financing and raising long‑term funding risk.
Compressed ProfitabilityVery slim gross and operating margins and a TTM ROE near 1.5% indicate weak returns on capital. Even with revenue recovery, low margin structure limits cash generation and reinvestment capacity, making it harder to fund strategic pivots and deliver durable shareholder value through cycles.
Battery Materials LossesThe battery/rechargeable materials unit remains loss-making, so scaling lithium ambitions requires sustained investment before positive cash returns. Prolonged operating losses increase consolidated earnings volatility and heighten execution and capital-allocation risk during the multi-year transition to higher‑value materials.

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PKX FAQ

What was Posco’s price range in the past 12 months?
Posco lowest stock price was €39.20 and its highest was €76.00 in the past 12 months.
    What is Posco’s market cap?
    Posco’s market cap is €13.63B.
      When is Posco’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Posco’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 26, 2026 which is in 96 days.
        How were Posco’s earnings last quarter?
        Currently, no data Available
        Is Posco overvalued?
        According to Wall Street analysts Posco’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
          Does Posco pay dividends?
          Posco does not currently pay dividends.
          What is Posco’s EPS estimate?
          Posco’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
          How many shares outstanding does Posco have?
          Posco has 316,966,100 shares outstanding.
            What happened to Posco’s price movement after its last earnings report?
            Currently, no data Available
            Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Posco?
            Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:PKX
            What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
            Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

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              Company Description

              Posco

              POSCO Holdings Inc., a South Korean-based enterprise, operates globally in the production and sale of steel rolled products and plates through its extensive network of subsidiaries. The company’s multifaceted business is structured across four primary segments: Steel, Construction, Trading, and an expansive "Others" category. Its steel portfolio features hot and cold rolled steel, steel plates, wire rods, galvanized sheets, electrical steel, stainless steel, and titanium. Beyond its foundational steel operations, POSCO Holdings diversifies into various sectors. Its Construction segment specializes in the design, fabrication, and erection of steel mills and their infrastructure, along with commercial and residential facilities. The Trading division manages the import and export of raw materials, facilitates inter-company supply and procurement, and deals in a wide array of steel products. The comprehensive "Others" segment covers a significant breadth of industries. This includes infrastructure and industrial services such as power generation, network and system integration, logistics, cargo handling, and facility maintenance. It engages in resource management and industrial material supply, encompassing resource and mine development, sales of iron ore and coal, fuel cell technologies, refractory materials, and quicklime manufacturing. Real estate operations span development, rental, sales, and management, complemented by architectural design and housing agency services. Furthermore, POSCO Holdings is active in engineering, research and consulting, investment in venture, energy, and technology sectors, e-commerce, and intellectual property services. Its diverse undertakings also extend to IT services, electric control engineering, forest resources development, wastewater treatment, agricultural processing (rice and grain sales), education, and various social enterprise initiatives. Founded in 1968, POSCO Holdings Inc. maintains its headquarters in Pohang, South Korea.

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