PKX (POSCO Holdings) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.44 (As of Mar. 2026) — 29% Above Median


PKX POSCO Holdings Inc PKX
76 GF Score
Price $51.38
GF Value $55.25
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is POSCO Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio?

POSCO Holdings PKX -3.62% 76 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 0.34. GuruFocus rates PKX with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $55.25 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 271 Steel companies, POSCO Holdings ranks worse than 73.43% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. POSCO Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.44.

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

PKX' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12   Med: 0.34   Max: 0.71
Current: 0.63

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of POSCO Holdings was 0.71. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 0.34.

PKX's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
73.43% of 271 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.39 vs PKX: 0.63

As of today (2026-07-01), the Dividend Yield % of POSCO Holdings is 3.15%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of POSCO Holdings was 8.04%. The lowest was 1.14%. And the median was 3.04%.

POSCO Holdings's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.41.

During the past 12 months, POSCO Holdings's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 33.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -5.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -4.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.80% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of POSCO Holdings was 21.10% per year. The lowest was -23.90% per year. And the median was 0.00% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

POSCO Holdings (NYSE:PKX) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

POSCO Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

POSCO Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for POSCO Holdings's Dividend Payout 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

POSCO Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.14 0.08 0.37 0.51 0.72

POSCO Holdings Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Dividend Payout 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 0.64 0.47 0.41 0.00 0.44

PKX vs NUE, STLD, RS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, POSCO Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Steel Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where POSCO Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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POSCO Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

POSCO Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
=1.714/ 2.395
=0.72

POSCO Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.407/ 0.921
=0.44

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.44 mean?
POSCO Holdings (PKX) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.44 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on POSCO Holdings and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 0.34. Over the past decade, POSCO Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 0.71. According to the industry distribution chart, POSCO Holdings ranks #199 out of 271 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 73.4%.
Is POSCO Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
POSCO Holdings' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.44 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 0.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 0.71. The Steel industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. POSCO Holdings' value of 0.44 is 12.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, POSCO Holdings ranks #199 out of 271 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' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, POSCO Holdings ranks #199 out of 271 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places POSCO Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. POSCO Holdings' value of 0.44 is 12.8% above this benchmark. Historically, POSCO Holdings' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 0.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.34 vs. the industry median of 0.39, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Steel company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Steel companies is 0.39, based on 271 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. POSCO Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.44 is 12.8% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on POSCO Holdings and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. POSCO Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44, which is 29% above 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 (PKX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $55.25, compared to a current price of $51.38 — trading 7% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 0.34 and 12.8% above the Steel industry median of 0.39. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For POSCO Holdings (PKX), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 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 $51.38 is trading 7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $55.25. GuruFocus considers POSCO Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for PKX:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.44 (29% above median its 10-year median of 0.34)
  • GF Value™: $55.25 vs. price of $51.38 (7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 12.8% above the Steel median (#199 of 271)

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 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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