PKX (POSCO Holdings) Research & Development: $140 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


PKX POSCO Holdings Inc PKX
76 GF Score
Price $53.52
GF Value $55.03
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is POSCO Holdings Research & Development?

POSCO Holdings PKX -1.04% 76 Research & Development is $140 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates PKX with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $55.03 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. POSCO Holdings's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $35 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $140 Mil.

POSCO Holdings  (NYSE:PKX) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

POSCO Holdings Research & Development Related Terms

POSCO Holdings Research & Development Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for POSCO Holdings's Research & Development 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 Research & Development Chart

POSCO Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 103.97 138.93 134.29 144.14 133.25

POSCO Holdings Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Research & Development 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 32.14 34.66 33.74 36.91 34.77
PKX
76GF Score
POSCO Holdings Inc PKX
Research & Development is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

POSCO Holdings Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $140 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of $140 Mil mean?
POSCO Holdings (PKX) has a Research & Development of $140 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on POSCO Holdings and its competitors.
Is POSCO Holdings' Research & Development too high?
POSCO Holdings' current Research & Development is $140 Mil. 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' Research & Development compare to NUE and STLD?
POSCO Holdings' Research & Development of $140 Mil can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Research & Development for a Steel company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Steel industry context. However, Research & Development should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on POSCO Holdings and its competitors. POSCO Holdings's current Research & Development is $140 Mil. 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 $55.03, compared to a current price of $53.52 — trading 2.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $140 Mil. 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 Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For POSCO Holdings (PKX), the current Research & Development is $140 Mil 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 2.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $55.03. GuruFocus considers POSCO Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for PKX:

  • Research & Development: $140 Mil
  • GF Value™: $55.03 vs. price of $53.52 (2.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 6 warning signs

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).
76GF Score

Get the complete analysis for PKX

Research & Development is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

$53.52
Price
$55.03
GF Value