POSCO Holdings Inc. (PKX) Research

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.

Market snapshot

Symbol
PKX
Price
$60.69
Day change
-3.00%
Market cap
$27.0T
P/E ratio
32.78x
52-week range
44.99-92.4
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Steel
Next earnings
in 1 month
Analyst price target
$77.00

Recent news

  • India, South Korea aim to deepen ties amid geopolitical uncertainty. Here is what's holding them back.

    India and South Korea reaffirmed plans to expand trade to $50 billion by 2030, a target first announced in 2018. Trade between India and Korea grew at a compounded annual rate of just 3% from 2018 to 2025 to reach $26.89 billion in the financial year ending March 2025.

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