PKX (POSCO Holdings) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.43 (As of Jul. 30, 2026) — 16% Below Median

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Price $53.00
GF Value $57.85
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What is POSCO Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

POSCO Holdings PKX +8.86% 75 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.43 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 0.51. GuruFocus rates PKX with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $57.85 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 508 Steel companies, POSCO Holdings ranks better than 76.18% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-30), POSCO Holdings's current share price is $52.995. POSCO Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $124.60. POSCO Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.43.

The historical rank and industry rank for POSCO Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

PKX' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27   Med: 0.51   Max: 0.97
Current: 0.41

During the past years, POSCO Holdings's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.97. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 0.51.

PKX's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
76.18% of 508 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.91 vs PKX: 0.41

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 PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

POSCO Holdings's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $125.967. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $124.60 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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POSCO Holdings  (NYSE:PKX) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


POSCO Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


POSCO Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for POSCO Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio Chart

POSCO Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.47 0.44 0.77 0.38 0.44

POSCO Holdings Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.41 0.38 0.40 0.44 0.47

PKX vs NUE, STLD, RS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, POSCO Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, POSCO Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where POSCO Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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POSCO Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

POSCO Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=52.995/124.60
=0.43

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=125.967/125.2360*125.2360
=125.967

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 125.2360.

POSCO Holdings Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 111.307 100.791 138.303
201609 117.497 101.461 145.029
201612 111.828 101.561 137.896
201703 116.790 102.851 142.209
201706 119.161 102.611 145.435
201709 120.888 103.491 146.289
201712 125.994 102.991 153.208
201803 129.272 104.101 155.518
201806 125.453 104.130 150.881
201809 124.722 105.651 147.843
201812 120.622 104.351 144.764
201903 121.182 104.491 145.241
201906 118.188 104.881 141.126
201909 116.958 105.200 139.233
201912 118.091 105.121 140.687
202003 113.310 105.354 134.693
202006 115.131 105.112 137.173
202009 120.441 106.198 142.033
202012 133.183 105.765 157.701
202103 132.383 107.357 154.429
202106 137.685 107.579 160.284
202109 138.597 108.759 159.594
202112 140.674 109.676 160.631
202203 140.371 111.848 157.173
202206 137.414 114.072 150.862
202209 128.532 114.715 140.320
202212 133.713 115.179 145.388
202303 135.733 116.507 145.902
202306 138.020 117.182 147.506
202309 135.097 118.964 142.220
202312 136.771 118.837 144.136
202403 135.568 120.123 141.338
202406 132.475 120.007 138.247
202409 137.395 120.861 142.368
202412 127.166 121.135 131.471
202503 125.989 122.590 128.708
202506 132.431 122.611 135.266
202509 132.009 123.402 133.971
202512 125.798 123.939 127.114
202603 125.967 125.236 125.967

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book 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.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.43 mean?
POSCO Holdings (PKX) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.43 as of Jul. 30, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on POSCO Holdings and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 0.51. Over the past decade, POSCO Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 0.97. According to the industry distribution chart, POSCO Holdings ranks #121 out of 508 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 23.8%.
Is POSCO Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
POSCO Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.43 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 0.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 0.97. The Steel industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.91. POSCO Holdings' value of 0.43 is 52.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, POSCO Holdings ranks #121 out of 508 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 PB Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, POSCO Holdings ranks #121 out of 508 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places POSCO Holdings in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.91. POSCO Holdings' value of 0.43 is 52.7% below this benchmark. Historically, POSCO Holdings' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.27 to 0.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.51 vs. the industry median of 0.91, POSCO Holdings has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Steel company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Steel companies is 0.91, based on 508 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. POSCO Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.43 is 52.7% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on POSCO Holdings and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. POSCO Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.43, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 0.51. 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 $57.85, compared to a current price of $53.00 — trading 8.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.43, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 0.51 and 52.7% below the Steel industry median of 0.91. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For POSCO Holdings (PKX), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.43 as of Jul. 30, 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 $53.00 is trading 8.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $57.85. GuruFocus considers POSCO Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for PKX:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.43 (16% below median its 10-year median of 0.51)
  • GF Value™: $57.85 vs. price of $53.00 (8.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 52.7% below the Steel median (#121 of 508)

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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