POSCO HoldingsPKX -4.24%76 Quick Ratio is 1.30 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 1.37. 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 636 Steel companies, POSCO Holdings ranks better than 62.74% on this metric.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets excludes Total Inventories divides by its Total Current Liabilities. POSCO Holdings's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.30.
POSCO Holdings has a quick ratio of 1.30. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for POSCO Holdings's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
PKX'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.06 Med: 1.37 Max: 1.64
Current: 1.3
During the past 13 years, POSCO Holdings's highest Quick Ratio was 1.64. The lowest was 1.06. And the median was 1.37.
PKX's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 62.74% of 636
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.02
vs PKX: 1.30
POSCO Holdings (NYSE:PKX) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
POSCO Holdings Quick Ratio Related Terms
POSCO Holdings Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for POSCO Holdings's Quick 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.
For the Steel subindustry, POSCO Holdings's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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 Quick Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, POSCO Holdings's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where POSCO Holdings's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
POSCO Holdings's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
POSCO Holdings (PKX) has a Quick Ratio of 1.30 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on POSCO Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.37. Over the past decade, POSCO Holdings' Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.06 to 1.64. According to the industry distribution chart, POSCO Holdings ranks #237 out of 636 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 37.3%.
Is POSCO Holdings' Quick Ratio too high?
POSCO Holdings' current Quick Ratio of 1.30 is near median its 10-year median of 1.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.06 to a high of 1.64. The Steel industry median Quick Ratio is 1.02. POSCO Holdings' value of 1.30 is 27.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, POSCO Holdings ranks #237 out of 636 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' Quick Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, POSCO Holdings ranks #237 out of 636 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts POSCO Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.02. POSCO Holdings' value of 1.30 is 27.5% above this benchmark. Historically, POSCO Holdings' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.06 to 1.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.37 vs. the industry median of 1.02, 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 Quick Ratio for a Steel company?
The median Quick Ratio among Steel companies is 1.02, based on 636 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. POSCO Holdings's current Quick Ratio of 1.30 is 27.5% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on POSCO Holdings and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. POSCO Holdings's current Quick Ratio is 1.30, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.37. 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 Quick Ratio is 1.30, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.37 and 27.5% above the Steel industry median of 1.02. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For POSCO Holdings (PKX), the current Quick Ratio is 1.30 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:
Quick Ratio: 1.30 (near median its 10-year median of 1.37)
GF Value™: $55.83 vs. price of $49.96 (10.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 27.5% above the Steel median (#237 of 636)
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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