PKX (POSCO Holdings) ROCE %: 4.99% (As of Mar. 2026)


PKX POSCO Holdings Inc PKX
76 GF Score
Price $53.52
GF Value $57.25
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is POSCO Holdings ROCE %?

POSCO Holdings PKX -1.04% 76 ROCE % is 4.99% as of Mar. 2026. 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. POSCO Holdings's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.99%.

POSCO Holdings  (NYSE:PKX) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

POSCO Holdings ROCE % Related Terms

POSCO Holdings ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for POSCO Holdings's ROCE % 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 ROCE % Chart

POSCO Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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POSCO Holdings Quarterly Data
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POSCO Holdings ROCE % Calculation

POSCO Holdings's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=1522.239/( ( (71836.092 - 15792.441) + (71851.311 - 15744.074) )/ 2 )
=1522.239/( (56043.651+56107.237)/ 2 )
=1522.239/56075.444
=2.71 %

POSCO Holdings's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=2815.844/( ( (71851.311 - 15744.074) + (72689.927 - 15839.497) )/ 2 )
=2815.844/( ( 56107.237 + 56850.43 )/ 2 )
=2815.844/56478.8335
=4.99 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

* 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 ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 4.99% mean?
POSCO Holdings (PKX) has a ROCE % of 4.99% as of Mar. 2026.
Is POSCO Holdings' ROCE % too high?
POSCO Holdings' current ROCE % is 4.99%. The Steel industry median ROCE % is 5.61. POSCO Holdings' value of 4.99% is 11.1% below this industry median. 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' ROCE % compare to NUE and STLD?
POSCO Holdings' ROCE % of 4.99% can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.61. POSCO Holdings' value of 4.99% is 11.1% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Steel company?
The median ROCE % among Steel companies is 5.61, based on 625 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. POSCO Holdings's current ROCE % of 4.99% is 11.1% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Steel industry, the median ROCE % is 5.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. POSCO Holdings's current ROCE % is 4.99%. 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 ROCE % is 4.99% and 11.1% below the Steel industry median of 5.61. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For POSCO Holdings (PKX), the current ROCE % is 4.99% 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:

  • ROCE %: 4.99%
  • GF Value™: $57.25 vs. price of $53.52 (6.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 11.1% below the Steel median

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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