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PKX · NYSE · United States · Steel Works, Blast Furnaces & Rolling Mills (Coke Ovens)
In shortPOSCO HOLDINGS INC. is profitable, burns cash and carries moderate debt, with revenue shrinking (−4.7% last year).
Financial health
Weak
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | 2.0% | 23/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | 1.5% | 26/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | 2.1% | 10/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | 1.4% | 9/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 1.94× | 95/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 0.47× | 85/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | 3.54× | 13/100 |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | 0.29× | 0/100 |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | 4.52 | 88/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | -1.4% | 15/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | -0.89× | 0/100 |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 3 of 5 | 50/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 3 of 5 | 0/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 18.4% | 43/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | 3.7% | 75/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | -1.1% | 10/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | -47.1% | 0/100 |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2024 · change vs prior year
Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 5 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
KRW millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY20 | FY21 | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 57,466,678 | 76,009,201 | 85,003,616 | 77,056,549 | 73,459,408 |
| Cost of revenue | 52,798,594 | 64,154,339 | 77,321,199 | 70,639,373 | 67,971,443 |
| Gross profit | 4,668,084 | 11,854,862 | 7,682,417 | 6,417,176 | 5,487,965 |
| Research & development | 468,134 | 468,549 | 536,274 | 518,409 | 555,560 |
| Operating income | 2,054,370 | 8,775,305 | 4,341,686 | 2,737,998 | 1,451,828 |
| Interest expense | 2,892,402 | 2,765,175 | 5,804,466 | 4,202,996 | 5,080,735 |
| Pre-tax income | 1,972,764 | 9,389,809 | 4,047,491 | 2,635,426 | 1,326,230 |
| Income tax | 224,272 | 2,213,827 | 461,534 | 789,367 | 320,954 |
| Net income | 1,581,208 | 6,606,728 | 3,157,536 | 1,698,202 | 1,125,380 |
| Diluted EPS | KRW19,900.00 | KRW85,240.00 | KRW39,296.00 | KRW22,383.00 | KRW12,640.00 |
| Diluted shares (millions) | 79 | 77 | 79 | 76 | 78 |
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
4.52 Safe zone
Estimates bankruptcy risk from working capital, retained earnings, operating profit and equity. Above 2.6 is considered safe, below 1.1 signals distress.
4/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: SEC EDGAR. Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: Dec 31, 2025 · Data updated Apr 30, 2025