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PKX
POSCO Holdings Inc.
$58.21
-0.41
(-0.7%)
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| Exchange: | NYSE |
| Market Cap: | 17.608B |
| Shares Outstanding: | 374.202M |
About The Company
| Sector: | Basic Materials | |||||
| Industry: | Steel | |||||
| CEO: | In-Hwa Chang | |||||
| Full Time Employees: | 429 | |||||
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| Website: | https://www.posco.com |
POSCO Holdings Inc., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells steel rolled products and plates in South Korea and internationally. It operates through four segments: Steel, Construction, Trading, and Others. The company offers hot and cold rolled steel, steel plates, wire rods, galvanized sheets, electrical steel, stainless steel, and titanium. It also engages in the design, manufacture, and construction of steel mills and their facilities, and commercial and residential facilities; export and import of raw materials, as well as provision of supply and purchase transactions between domestic and foreign companies, and various steel products; power generation activities; and provision of network, system integration, and logistics services. In addition, the company is involved in the engineering and construction; research and consulting; architectural design and supervision; investment in venture, energy, and technology industries; electronic commerce; intellectual property services and consulting; transporting and warehousing; real estate development, rental, sale, and management; and education and real estate business. Further, it engages in the resource development; mine development; business facility maintenance; fuel cell; iron ore and coal sales; anode reproduction; and cargo handling business, as well as operates housing business agency. Additionally, the company is involved in the IT service and DVR; electric control engineering; forest resources development; refractory materials sales and furnace maintenance; quicklime manufacturing and sales; wastewater treatment operation and maintenance; rice processing; grain sales; and social enterprise businesses. POSCO Holdings Inc. was incorporated in 1968 and is headquartered in Pohang, South Korea.
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| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 77,127,197,109 | 72,688,143,160 | 69,094,886,000 |
| Gross Profit | 6,391,456,880 | 5,388,557,335 | 5,166,000,000 |
| EBITDA | 7,092,376,187 | 6,107,133,932 | 5,811,459,000 |
| Operating Income | 3,604,202,506 | 2,503,969,273 | 1,827,063,000 |
| Net Income | 1,698,092,001 | 1,094,917,126 | 658,000,000 |
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Balance Sheet
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | 101,486,316,000 | 103,404,198,998 | 105,192,000,000 |
| Total Liabilities | 41,887,716,000 | 41,953,831,078 | 42,814,000,000 |
| Total Stockholders Equity | 54,146,374,000 | 55,394,231,302 | 55,730,000,000 |
| Total Debt | 25,904,611,000 | 26,903,468,326 | 28,492,000,000 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 6,670,879,000 | 6,767,898,000 | 15,593,000,000 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Cash Flow Statement
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | 6,167,695,000 | 6,663,654,760 | 0 |
| Capital Expenditure | -7,227,066,000 | -7,673,582,750 | 0 |
| Free Cash Flow | -1,059,371,000 | -1,009,927,991 | 0 |
| Net Income | 1,846,059,000 | 1,094,917,126 | 658,000,000 |
| Net Change in Cash | -1,382,403,000 | 97,018,776 | -6,767,897,520 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Analyst Estimates
| Fiscal Year | 2029 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
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| Estimated Revenue (Low) | 86,348,275,396.957 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Revenue (High) | 91,981,514,253.026 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Revenue (Avg) | 86,348,275,396.957 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Low) | 9,133,310,525.262 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (High) | 9,729,154,732.908 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Avg) | 9,133,310,525.262 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Low) | 0 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (High) | 0 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Avg) | 0 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Low) | 2,892,716,766.118 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (High) | 3,081,433,499.736 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Avg) | 2,892,716,766.118 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (Avg) | 0 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (High) | 0 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (Low) | 0 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated Revenue) | 15 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated EPS) | 0 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
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Strengths (preview)
- Robust Revenue Base: POSCO Holdings reported consolidated revenue of KRW 17.4 trillion in Q1 2025, reflecting a strong financial foundation as highlighted in the latest earnings call transcript. This revenue performance underscores the company’s ability to maintain significant market share within the steel and materials sector.
- Operational Efficiency: Key metrics such as gross profit margin (TTM) and net profit margin (TTM) indicate effective cost management and profitability relative to industry peers, supported by consistent operating cash flow trends from the cash flow statements.
- Global Presence: Revenue from diverse geographic segments, as detailed in the revenue geo segments data, demonstrates POSCO’s established international footprint, reducing reliance on any single market and enhancing revenue stability.
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| Volume: | 236278 | Average Volume: | 186745 |
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Welcome to MARKETSNAP’s SWOT analysis for POSCO Holdings, a major player in the steel industry that many of you might not be as familiar with compared to some household names. If you’re looking to diversify your portfolio with a global industrial giant, stick around because we’ve got a deep dive into their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, all tailored for long-term investors like you. Let’s break down what makes POSCO Holdings tick and whether it’s worth a spot in your…
