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POSCO HoldingsFRA:PKX 85 EV-to-EBIT is 16.82 as of Sep. 08, 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 11.22. GuruFocus rates FRA:PKX with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €47.27 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 492 Steel companies, POSCO Holdings ranks worse than 60.16% on this metric.
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
POSCO Holdings's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €27,238 Mil.
POSCO Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €1,868 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
POSCO Holdings EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for POSCO Holdings's EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, POSCO Holdings's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where POSCO Holdings's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
POSCO Holdings's current Enterprise Value is €31,434 Mil.
POSCO Holdings's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €1,868 Mil.
* 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 (FRA:PKX) has a EV-to-EBIT of 16.82 as of Sep. 08, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on POSCO Holdings and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 11.22. Over the past decade, POSCO Holdings' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 2.72 to 49.15. According to the industry distribution chart, POSCO Holdings ranks #296 out of 492 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 60.2%.
Is POSCO Holdings' EV-to-EBIT too high?
POSCO Holdings' current EV-to-EBIT of 16.82 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 11.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.72 to a high of 49.15. The Steel industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.71. POSCO Holdings' value of 16.82 is 32.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, POSCO Holdings ranks #296 out of 492 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, POSCO Holdings has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does POSCO Holdings' EV-to-EBIT compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, POSCO Holdings ranks #296 out of 492 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places POSCO Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.71. POSCO Holdings' value of 16.82 is 32.4% above this benchmark. Historically, POSCO Holdings' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 2.72 to 49.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.22 vs. the industry median of 12.71, POSCO Holdings has consistently been above 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Steel company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Steel companies is 12.71, based on 492 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. POSCO Holdings's current EV-to-EBIT of 16.82 is 32.4% above 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on POSCO Holdings and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. POSCO Holdings's current EV-to-EBIT is 16.82, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 11.22. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €47.27, compared to a current price of €52.50 — trading 11.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 16.82, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 11.22 and 32.4% above the Steel industry median of 12.71. POSCO Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For POSCO Holdings (FRA:PKX), the current EV-to-EBIT is 16.82 as of Sep. 08, 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 overvalued.
The current stock price of €52.50 is trading 11.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €47.27.
GuruFocus considers POSCO Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:PKX:
EV-to-EBIT: 16.82 (50% above median its 10-year median of 11.22)
GF Value™: €47.27 vs. price of €52.50 (11.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 32.4% above the Steel median (#296 of 492)
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 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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