POSCO Holdings (FRA:PKX) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.33 (As of Aug. 07, 2026) — Near Median

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FRA:PKX POSCO Holdings Inc FRA:PKX
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Price €47.20
GF Value €51.09
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What is POSCO Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

POSCO Holdings FRA:PKX +0.85% 76 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.33 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 0.34. GuruFocus rates FRA:PKX with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €51.09 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 514 Steel companies, POSCO Holdings ranks better than 61.28% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-07), POSCO Holdings's current share price is €47.20. POSCO Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €143.15. POSCO Holdings's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.33.

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

FRA:PKX' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18   Med: 0.34   Max: 0.67
Current: 0.32

During the past years, POSCO Holdings's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 0.67. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 0.34.

FRA:PKX's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
61.28% of 514 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.45 vs FRA:PKX: 0.32

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

POSCO Holdings's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €34.297. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is €143.15 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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POSCO Holdings  (FRA:PKX) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


POSCO Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


POSCO Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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

POSCO Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.32 0.31 0.53 0.27 0.31

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 PS 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 0.29 0.27 0.28 0.31 0.34

FRA:PKX vs NUE, STLD, RS: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

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

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

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


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POSCO Holdings Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

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

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=47.20/143.15
=0.33

* 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 Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=34.297/125.2360*125.2360
=34.297

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 125.2360.

POSCO Holdings Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 30.691 100.791 38.135
201609 32.025 101.461 39.529
201612 37.246 101.561 45.928
201703 38.854 102.851 47.311
201706 36.756 102.611 44.860
201709 34.839 103.491 42.159
201712 36.892 102.991 44.860
201803 37.573 104.101 45.201
201806 39.313 104.130 47.281
201809 39.247 105.651 46.523
201812 41.109 104.351 49.337
201903 39.086 104.491 46.846
201906 38.400 104.881 45.853
201909 37.937 105.200 45.162
201912 39.356 105.121 46.887
202003 33.720 105.354 40.083
202006 31.546 105.112 37.586
202009 32.463 106.198 38.283
202012 36.387 105.765 43.086
202103 39.329 107.357 45.879
202106 44.709 107.579 52.047
202109 48.826 108.759 56.223
202112 49.940 109.676 57.025
202203 50.386 111.848 56.417
202206 53.977 114.072 59.259
202209 50.433 114.715 55.058
202212 45.048 115.179 48.981
202303 45.684 116.507 49.107
202306 47.170 117.182 50.412
202309 43.873 118.964 46.186
202312 43.068 118.837 45.387
202403 41.091 120.123 42.840
202406 39.387 120.007 41.103
202409 39.753 120.861 41.192
202412 40.693 121.135 42.071
202503 36.563 122.590 37.352
202506 36.873 122.611 37.662
202509 34.905 123.402 35.424
202512 32.240 123.939 32.577
202603 34.297 125.236 34.297

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 0.33 mean?
POSCO Holdings (FRA:PKX) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.33 as of Aug. 07, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on POSCO Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.34. Over the past decade, POSCO Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 0.67. According to the industry distribution chart, POSCO Holdings ranks #199 out of 514 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 38.7%.
Is POSCO Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
POSCO Holdings' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.33 is near median its 10-year median of 0.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 0.67. The Steel industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.45. POSCO Holdings' value of 0.33 is 26.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, POSCO Holdings ranks #199 out of 514 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, POSCO Holdings has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does POSCO Holdings' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, POSCO Holdings ranks #199 out of 514 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts POSCO Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.45. POSCO Holdings' value of 0.33 is 26.7% below this benchmark. Historically, POSCO Holdings' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.18 to 0.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.34 vs. the industry median of 0.45, 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 PS Ratio for a Steel company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Steel companies is 0.45, based on 514 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. POSCO Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.33 is 26.7% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on POSCO Holdings and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. POSCO Holdings's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.33, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.34. 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 (FRA:PKX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €51.09, compared to a current price of €47.20 — trading 7.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.33, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.34 and 26.7% below the Steel industry median of 0.45. POSCO Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For POSCO Holdings (FRA:PKX), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.33 as of Aug. 07, 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 (FRA:PKX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, POSCO Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €47.20 is trading 7.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €51.09. GuruFocus considers POSCO Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:PKX:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.33 (near median its 10-year median of 0.34)
  • GF Value™: €51.09 vs. price of €47.20 (7.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 26.7% below the Steel median (#199 of 514)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA: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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