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POSCO Holdings Inc. (KR:005490)
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POSCO Holdings Inc. (005490) Price & Analysis

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005490 Stock Chart & Stats

₩275500.00
-₩6,500.00(-2.30%)
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Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Manageable LeverageManageable leverage and a sizable equity base provide POSCO Holdings with resilience across its steel, materials, and infrastructure portfolio. Although debt-to-equity has risen from prior years, the balance sheet should retain capacity to support investment and absorb cyclical operating pressure.
Operational RecoveryThe improvement in consolidated revenue and operating profit indicates that multiple operating businesses are recovering together rather than relying on a single asset. Continued execution could rebuild earnings power, improve internal funding capacity, and strengthen the group’s industrial position.
Battery-materials ProgressProfitability in rechargeable battery materials and Argentina lithium marks tangible progress in POSCO’s strategic diversification beyond steel. If these operations sustain commercial ramp-up, they can broaden the earnings base and create longer-term growth from materials linked to electrification.
Bears Say
Persistent Negative Free Cash FlowRecurring negative free cash flow shows that reported earnings are not translating into cash after investment needs. This reduces funding flexibility, increases reliance on asset monetization or external financing, and makes sustained capital spending harder to support through internal generation.
Thin Profitability And Low ReturnsThin margins and subdued returns leave limited protection against steel-cycle weakness, input inflation, or execution setbacks. The earnings recovery has not yet restored historical profitability, so the enlarged asset base is still producing relatively modest shareholder returns.
Trade And Market-access PressureTrade barriers and anti-dumping investigations can restrict access to important export markets and pressure realized pricing or volumes. Because these measures affect the group’s ability to place steel internationally, they may remain a structural constraint on margins and capacity utilization.

005490 FAQ

What was POSCO Holdings Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
POSCO Holdings Inc. lowest stock price was ₩268500.00 and its highest was ₩542000.00 in the past 12 months.
    What is POSCO Holdings Inc.’s market cap?
    POSCO Holdings Inc.’s market cap is ₩20.37T.
      When is POSCO Holdings Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
      POSCO Holdings Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 02, 2026 which is in 3 days.
        How were POSCO Holdings Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
        POSCO Holdings Inc. released its earnings results on Jul 30, 2026. The company reported ₩7785 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ₩4930.339 by ₩2854.661.
          Is POSCO Holdings Inc. overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts POSCO Holdings Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does POSCO Holdings Inc. pay dividends?
            POSCO Holdings Inc. pays a Quarterly dividend of ₩2000 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.27%. See more information on POSCO Holdings Inc. dividends here
              What is POSCO Holdings Inc.’s EPS estimate?
              POSCO Holdings Inc.’s EPS estimate is 6,475.99.
                How many shares outstanding does POSCO Holdings Inc. have?
                POSCO Holdings Inc. has 79,241,520 shares outstanding.
                  What happened to POSCO Holdings Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                  POSCO Holdings Inc. reported an EPS of ₩7785 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of ₩4930.339. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.159%.
                    Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of POSCO Holdings Inc.?
                    Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in KR:005490
                    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

                      Company Description

                      POSCO Holdings Inc.

                      POSCO Holdings Inc. is a prominent South Korean global enterprise specializing in the production and worldwide distribution of a broad spectrum of steel products, encompassing hot and cold rolled steel, specialized plates, wire rods, galvanized and electrical steels, stainless steel, and titanium. The company structures its diverse operations across four principal divisions: Steel, Construction, Trading, and various "Other" ventures. Beyond its core steel manufacturing, its construction arm undertakes the design, fabrication, and erection of steel mills, associated industrial infrastructure, and both commercial and residential properties. The trading segment manages the international import and export of raw materials, facilitates supply chain transactions between domestic and foreign entities, and deals in an array of steel commodities. Furthermore, POSCO Holdings' extensive portfolio spans power generation, IT services, system integration, logistics, engineering, research, architectural design, strategic investments in venture capital, energy, and technology sectors, e-commerce, intellectual property management, transportation, warehousing, and comprehensive real estate services including development, leasing, sales, and management. Its industrial and resource activities include natural resource and mine development, industrial facility maintenance, fuel cell technology, iron ore and coal trading, anode recycling, freight handling, and housing agency services. Additional ventures cover electrical control systems engineering, forest resource development, the sale of refractory materials, furnace upkeep, quicklime production, wastewater treatment operation, rice processing, grain merchandising, and various social enterprise initiatives. Established in 1968, the company maintains its headquarters in Pohang, South Korea.

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