POSCO HoldingsPKX -4.24%76 Gross Margin % is 8.48% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 9.40. GuruFocus rates PKX with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $55.83 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 594 Steel companies, POSCO Holdings ranks worse than 70.54% on this metric.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
POSCO Holdings had a gross margin of 8.48% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
POSCO Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
POSCO Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for POSCO Holdings's Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, POSCO Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where POSCO Holdings's Gross Margin % 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
POSCO Holdings (PKX) has a Gross Margin % of 8.48% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on POSCO Holdings and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 9.40. Over the past decade, POSCO Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.45 to 15.60. According to the industry distribution chart, POSCO Holdings ranks #419 out of 594 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 70.5%.
Is POSCO Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
POSCO Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 8.48% is 10% below median its 10-year median of 9.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.45 to a high of 15.60. The Steel industry median Gross Margin % is 12.61. POSCO Holdings' value of 8.48% is 32.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, POSCO Holdings ranks #419 out of 594 companies in the Steel industry, which is below 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' Gross Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, POSCO Holdings ranks #419 out of 594 companies for Gross Margin %. This places POSCO Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 12.61. POSCO Holdings' value of 8.48% is 32.8% below this benchmark. Historically, POSCO Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.45 to 15.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.40 vs. the industry median of 12.61, 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 Gross Margin % for a Steel company?
The median Gross Margin % among Steel companies is 12.61, based on 594 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. POSCO Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 8.48% is 32.8% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on POSCO Holdings and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Gross Margin % is 12.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. POSCO Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 8.48%, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 9.40. 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 $55.83, compared to a current price of $49.96 — trading 10.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 8.48%, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 9.40 and 32.8% below the Steel industry median of 12.61. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For POSCO Holdings (PKX), the current Gross Margin % is 8.48% 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 $49.96 is trading 10.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $55.83.
GuruFocus considers POSCO Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PKX:
Gross Margin %: 8.48% (10% below median its 10-year median of 9.40)
GF Value™: $55.83 vs. price of $49.96 (10.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 32.8% below the Steel median (#419 of 594)
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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