PKX (POSCO Holdings) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.44 (As of Jul. 27, 2026) — Near Median

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PKX POSCO Holdings Inc PKX
75 GF Score
Price $53.25
GF Value $60.20
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is POSCO Holdings 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %?

POSCO Holdings PKX +1.74% 75 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.44 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 2.44. GuruFocus rates PKX with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $60.20 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 318 Steel companies, POSCO Holdings ranks worse than 61.32% on this metric.

POSCO Holdings's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.44.


The historical rank and industry rank for POSCO Holdings's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:

PKX' s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.92   Med: 2.44   Max: 6.45
Current: 2.44


During the past 13 years, POSCO Holdings's highest Yield on Cost was 6.45. The lowest was 0.92. And the median was 2.44.


PKX's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than
61.32% of 318 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 3.315 vs PKX: 2.44

POSCO Holdings  (NYSE:PKX) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation

Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.


POSCO Holdings 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms


PKX vs NUE, STLD, RS: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, POSCO Holdings's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, POSCO Holdings's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where POSCO Holdings's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.


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POSCO Holdings 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation

Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.

Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.

Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of POSCO Holdings is calculated as

Yield-on-Cost=Dividend Yield %*(1+Dividend Growth Rate)^5
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What does a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.44 mean?
POSCO Holdings (PKX) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.44 as of Jul. 27, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on POSCO Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.44. Over the past decade, POSCO Holdings' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.92 to 6.45. According to the industry distribution chart, POSCO Holdings ranks #195 out of 318 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 61.3%.
Is POSCO Holdings' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
POSCO Holdings' current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.44 is near median its 10-year median of 2.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.92 to a high of 6.45. The Steel industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.32. POSCO Holdings' value of 2.44 is 26.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, POSCO Holdings ranks #195 out of 318 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, POSCO Holdings has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does POSCO Holdings' 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, POSCO Holdings ranks #195 out of 318 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places POSCO Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.32. POSCO Holdings' value of 2.44 is 26.4% below this benchmark. Historically, POSCO Holdings' own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 0.92 to 6.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.44 vs. the industry median of 3.32, POSCO Holdings has consistently been below 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Steel company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Steel companies is 3.32, based on 318 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. POSCO Holdings's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.44 is 26.4% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on POSCO Holdings and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. POSCO Holdings's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.44, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.44. 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 $60.20, compared to a current price of $53.25 — trading 11.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.44, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.44 and 26.4% below the Steel industry median of 3.32. POSCO Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For POSCO Holdings (PKX), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.44 as of Jul. 27, 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 $53.25 is trading 11.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $60.20. GuruFocus considers POSCO Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for PKX:

  • 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.44 (near median its 10-year median of 2.44)
  • GF Value™: $60.20 vs. price of $53.25 (11.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 26.4% below the Steel median (#195 of 318)

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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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