POSCO HoldingsPKX +4.22%76 Days Inventory is 78.42 as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 73.25. GuruFocus rates PKX with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $59.99 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 581 Steel companies, POSCO Holdings ranks better than 58.35% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). POSCO Holdings's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $9,433 Mil. POSCO Holdings's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $10,976 Mil.
Hence, POSCO Holdings's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 78.42.
The historical rank and industry rank for POSCO Holdings's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
PKX'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 71.32 Med: 73.25 Max: 79.8
Current: 75.55
During the past 13 years, POSCO Holdings's highest Days Inventory was 79.80. The lowest was 71.32. And the median was 73.25.
PKX's Days Inventory is ranked better than 58.35% of 581
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 86.42
vs PKX: 75.55
POSCO Holdings's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (78.43) to Mar. 2026 (78.42).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
POSCO Holdings's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.16.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
POSCO Holdings's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.79.
POSCO Holdings (NYSE:PKX) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
POSCO Holdings's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
POSCO Holdings's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
POSCO Holdings Days Inventory Related Terms
POSCO Holdings Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for POSCO Holdings's Days Inventory 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.
For the Steel subindustry, POSCO Holdings's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, POSCO Holdings's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where POSCO Holdings's Days Inventory falls into.
* 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 (PKX) has a Days Inventory of 78.42 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on POSCO Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 73.25. Over the past decade, POSCO Holdings' Days Inventory has ranged from 71.32 to 79.80. According to the industry distribution chart, POSCO Holdings ranks #242 out of 581 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 41.7%.
Is POSCO Holdings' Days Inventory too high?
POSCO Holdings' current Days Inventory of 78.42 is near median its 10-year median of 73.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 71.32 to a high of 79.80. The Steel industry median Days Inventory is 86.42. POSCO Holdings' value of 78.42 is 9.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, POSCO Holdings ranks #242 out of 581 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, POSCO Holdings has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does POSCO Holdings' Days Inventory compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, POSCO Holdings ranks #242 out of 581 companies for Days Inventory. This puts POSCO Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.42. POSCO Holdings' value of 78.42 is 9.3% below this benchmark. Historically, POSCO Holdings' own Days Inventory has ranged from 71.32 to 79.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 73.25 vs. the industry median of 86.42, 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 Days Inventory for a Steel company?
The median Days Inventory among Steel companies is 86.42, based on 581 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. POSCO Holdings's current Days Inventory of 78.42 is 9.3% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on POSCO Holdings and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Inventory is 86.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. POSCO Holdings's current Days Inventory is 78.42, which is near median its own 10-year median of 73.25. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $59.99, compared to a current price of $52.12 — trading 13.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 78.42, which is near median its 10-year median of 73.25 and 9.3% below the Steel industry median of 86.42. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For POSCO Holdings (PKX), the current Days Inventory is 78.42 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 $52.12 is trading 13.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $59.99.
GuruFocus considers POSCO Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PKX:
Days Inventory: 78.42 (near median its 10-year median of 73.25)
GF Value™: $59.99 vs. price of $52.12 (13.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9.3% below the Steel median (#242 of 581)
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 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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