POSCO HoldingsPKX -1.04%76 Net Margin % is 2.61% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 2.69. GuruFocus rates PKX with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $57.25 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 616 Steel companies, POSCO Holdings ranks worse than 56.66% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. POSCO Holdings's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $313 Mil. POSCO Holdings's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $11,993 Mil. Therefore, POSCO Holdings's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.61%.
The historical rank and industry rank for POSCO Holdings's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
PKX'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1 Med: 2.69 Max: 8.69
Current: 1.23
PKX's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 56.66% of 616
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.86
vs PKX: 1.23
POSCO Holdings (NYSE:PKX) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
POSCO Holdings Net Margin % Related Terms
POSCO Holdings Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for POSCO Holdings's Net 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, POSCO Holdings's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where POSCO Holdings's Net 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.
POSCO Holdings (PKX) has a Net Margin % of 2.61% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on POSCO Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.69. Over the past decade, POSCO Holdings' Net Margin % has ranged from 1.00 to 8.69. According to the industry distribution chart, POSCO Holdings ranks #349 out of 616 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 56.7%.
Is POSCO Holdings' Net Margin % too high?
POSCO Holdings' current Net Margin % of 2.61% is near median its 10-year median of 2.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 8.69. The Steel industry median Net Margin % is 1.86. POSCO Holdings' value of 2.61% is 40.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, POSCO Holdings ranks #349 out of 616 companies in the Steel industry, which is below 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' Net Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, POSCO Holdings ranks #349 out of 616 companies for Net Margin %. This places POSCO Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.86. POSCO Holdings' value of 2.61% is 40.3% above this benchmark. Historically, POSCO Holdings' own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.00 to 8.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.69 vs. the industry median of 1.86, 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 Net Margin % for a Steel company?
The median Net Margin % among Steel companies is 1.86, based on 616 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. POSCO Holdings's current Net Margin % of 2.61% is 40.3% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on POSCO Holdings and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. POSCO Holdings's current Net Margin % is 2.61%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.69. 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 $57.25, compared to a current price of $53.52 — trading 6.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 2.61%, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.69 and 40.3% above the Steel industry median of 1.86. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For POSCO Holdings (PKX), the current Net Margin % is 2.61% 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 $53.52 is trading 6.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $57.25.
GuruFocus considers POSCO Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PKX:
Net Margin %: 2.61% (near median its 10-year median of 2.69)
GF Value™: $57.25 vs. price of $53.52 (6.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40.3% above the Steel median (#349 of 616)
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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