PKX (POSCO Holdings) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $3.88 (As of Mar. 2026)

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PKX POSCO Holdings Inc PKX
75 GF Score
Price $51.20
GF Value $56.47
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is POSCO Holdings Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

POSCO Holdings PKX -1.33% 75 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $3.88 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates PKX with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $56.47 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

POSCO Holdings's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-3.194. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is $3.88 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, POSCO Holdings's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -33.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -7.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 6.50% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of POSCO Holdings was 109.10% per year. The lowest was -132.10% per year. And the median was 21.20% per year.

As of today (2026-07-17), POSCO Holdings's current stock price is $51.20. POSCO Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.88. POSCO Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 13.20.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of POSCO Holdings was 195.48. The lowest was 6.86. And the median was 14.13.


POSCO Holdings  (NYSE:PKX) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

POSCO Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=51.20/3.88
=13.20

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of POSCO Holdings was 195.48. The lowest was 6.86. And the median was 14.13.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


POSCO Holdings Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


POSCO Holdings Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for POSCO Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

POSCO Holdings Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

POSCO Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
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POSCO Holdings Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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PKX vs NUE, STLD, RS: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, POSCO Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


POSCO Holdings Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, POSCO Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where POSCO Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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POSCO Holdings Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, POSCO Holdings's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=-3.194/125.2360*125.2360
=-3.194

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 125.2360.

POSCO Holdings Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201606 2.689 100.791 3.341
201609 2.752 101.461 3.397
201612 -0.762 101.561 -0.940
201703 0.598 102.851 0.728
201706 0.413 102.611 0.504
201709 2.409 103.491 2.915
201712 5.014 102.991 6.097
201803 3.112 104.101 3.744
201806 0.593 104.130 0.713
201809 4.210 105.651 4.990
201812 1.405 104.351 1.686
201903 2.258 104.491 2.706
201906 1.933 104.881 2.308
201909 1.418 105.200 1.688
201912 2.915 105.121 3.473
202003 1.737 105.354 2.065
202006 3.451 105.112 4.112
202009 4.103 106.198 4.839
202012 4.879 105.765 5.777
202103 -0.041 107.357 -0.048
202106 2.563 107.579 2.984
202109 2.196 108.759 2.529
202112 2.963 109.676 3.383
202203 -2.483 111.848 -2.780
202206 -2.010 114.072 -2.207
202209 3.931 114.715 4.292
202212 2.120 115.179 2.305
202303 -4.349 116.507 -4.675
202306 1.748 117.182 1.868
202309 1.197 118.964 1.260
202312 -1.286 118.837 -1.355
202403 -4.047 120.123 -4.219
202406 1.706 120.007 1.780
202409 -1.546 120.861 -1.602
202412 0.078 121.135 0.081
202503 -1.930 122.590 -1.972
202506 0.274 122.611 0.280
202509 -2.510 123.402 -2.547
202512 0.286 123.939 0.289
202603 -3.194 125.236 -3.194

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $3.88 mean?
POSCO Holdings (PKX) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $3.88 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on POSCO Holdings and its competitors.
Is POSCO Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
POSCO Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $3.88. Overall, POSCO Holdings has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does POSCO Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to NUE and STLD?
POSCO Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $3.88 can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for a Steel company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Steel industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on POSCO Holdings and its competitors. POSCO Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $3.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is POSCO Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, POSCO Holdings (PKX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $56.47, compared to a current price of $51.20 — trading 9.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $3.88. POSCO Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For POSCO Holdings (PKX), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $3.88 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is POSCO Holdings (PKX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, POSCO Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $51.20 is trading 9.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $56.47. GuruFocus considers POSCO Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for PKX:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $3.88
  • GF Value™: $56.47 vs. price of $51.20 (9.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the PKX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


POSCO Holdings Business Description

Address POSCO Center, 440 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, KOR, 06194
POSCO Holdings Inc is a holding company operating through its subsidiaries. Its business is divided into segments, with the Steel segment generating the majority of revenue from the manufacture and sale of steel products. The Infrastructure segment includes trading, construction, and logistics and system integration activities. The Rechargeable Battery Materials segment focuses on EV battery materials such as lithium, nickel, and cathode and anode materials. The Others segment includes the controlling company and investment business. Geographically, the Group generates majority of its revenue from Asia (excluding China and Japan).
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