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KRX:005490

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KRX:005490
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Price: 418 000 KRW 7.32% Market Closed
Market Cap: ₩33.1T

EV/EBITDA

6.8
Current
42%
More Expensive
vs 3-y average of 4.8

Enterprise Value to EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) ratio compares a company`s total enterprise value to its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. It shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company`s earnings, including both equity and debt.

EV/EBITDA
6.8
=
Enterprise Value
₩41T
/
EBITDA
₩6T

Enterprise Value to EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) ratio compares a company`s total enterprise value to its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. It shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company`s earnings, including both equity and debt.

EV/EBITDA
6.8
=
Enterprise Value
₩41T
/
EBITDA
₩6T

Valuation Scenarios

Posco Holdings Inc is trading above its 3-year average

If EV/EBITDA returns to its 3-Year Average (4.8), the stock would be worth ₩294 682.83 (30% downside from current price).

Statistics
Positive Scenarios
2/4
Maximum Downside
-36%
Maximum Upside
+25%
Average Downside
9%
Scenario EV/EBITDA Value Implied Price Upside/Downside
Current Multiple 6.8 ₩418 000
0%
3-Year Average 4.8 ₩294 682.83
-30%
5-Year Average 4.4 ₩268 318.65
-36%
Industry Average 7.2 ₩438 215.33
+5%
Country Average 8.5 ₩521 475.5
+25%

Forward EV/EBITDA
Today’s price vs future ebitda

Today's Enterprise Value EBITDA Forward EV/EBITDA
₩41T
/
Jan 2026
₩6T
=
6.8
Current
₩41T
/
Dec 2026
₩7.8T
=
5.3
Forward
₩41T
/
Dec 2027
₩8.7T
=
4.7
Forward
₩41T
/
Dec 2028
₩9.5T
=
4.3
Forward

Forward EV/EBITDA shows whether today’s EV/EBITDA still looks high or low once future ebitda are taken into account.

Peer Comparison

All Multiples
EV/EBITDA
P/E
All Countries
Close
Market Cap EV/EBITDA P/E
KR
Posco Holdings Inc
KRX:005490
29.5T KRW 6.8 44.8
ZA
Kumba Iron Ore Ltd
JSE:KIO
102.4B ZAR 3.5 7
BR
Vale SA
BOVESPA:VALE3
378.8B BRL 5.3 27.5
AU
Fortescue Metals Group Ltd
ASX:FMG
65.2B AUD 8.1 11.9
LU
ArcelorMittal SA
AEX:MT
39.8B EUR 9.4 14.6
US
Nucor Corp
NYSE:NUE
46.3B USD 12.5 27.4
AU
Fortescue Ltd
XMUN:FVJ
39.5B EUR 8.2 12.2
IN
JSW Steel Ltd
NSE:JSWSTEEL
3.1T INR 14.1 41.8
US
Steel Dynamics Inc
NASDAQ:STLD
30.6B USD 17.5 27.1
IN
Tata Steel Ltd
NSE:TATASTEEL
2.6T INR 10.7 28.8
US
Carpenter Technology Corp
NYSE:CRS
21.9B USD 30 50.1
EV/EBITDA Multiple
EBITDA Growth EV/EBITDA to Growth
KR
Posco Holdings Inc
KRX:005490
Average EV/EBITDA: 11.5
6.8
17%
0.4
ZA
K
Kumba Iron Ore Ltd
JSE:KIO
3.5
5%
0.7
BR
Vale SA
BOVESPA:VALE3
5.3
6%
0.9
AU
Fortescue Metals Group Ltd
ASX:FMG
8.1
13%
0.6
LU
ArcelorMittal SA
AEX:MT
9.4
24%
0.4
US
Nucor Corp
NYSE:NUE
12.5
14%
0.9
AU
F
Fortescue Ltd
XMUN:FVJ
8.2
13%
0.6
IN
JSW Steel Ltd
NSE:JSWSTEEL
14.1
23%
0.6
US
Steel Dynamics Inc
NASDAQ:STLD
17.5
22%
0.8
IN
Tata Steel Ltd
NSE:TATASTEEL
10.7
29%
0.4
US
Carpenter Technology Corp
NYSE:CRS
30
20%
1.5

Market Distribution

In line with most companies in Korea
Percentile
41st
Based on 1 135 companies
41st percentile
6.8
Low
0 — 5.3
Typical Range
5.3 — 15.6
High
15.6 —
Distribution Statistics
Korea
Min 0
30th Percentile 5.3
Median 8.5
70th Percentile 15.6
Max 24 013.5

Posco Holdings Inc
Glance View

Market Cap
33.1T KRW
Industry
Metals & Mining

Posco Holdings Inc., often hailed as South Korea's steel titan, is a company that artfully marries innovation with tradition in the metallurgical industry. Founded in 1968, amid South Korea's industrial boom, Posco began its journey with a vision to revitalize the country's economic landscape. Initially, it had to import raw materials and rely on foreign technology to fabricate steel, but through relentless ambition and strategic partnerships, Posco transformed itself into a globally recognized beacon of steel production. It became one of the world's largest steelmakers, defining its stature through a high-volume production model underpinned by cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices. Over the years, the company has expanded its footprint beyond South Korea, establishing an international presence that includes major operations in India, Vietnam, and China. Posco's prowess lies in its diversified portfolio, which encompasses traditional steel manufacturing for automotive and construction industries, as well as specialty products for the energy sector, catering to both domestic and international markets. In the modern era of economic complexities, Posco Holdings Inc. has adeptly navigated the shifting demands of the steel industry by integrating a value-driven approach. The company's revenue stream thrives on the back of its vertically integrated operations. From procuring raw materials through mining to transforming them into high-quality finished goods, Posco maintains a comprehensive supply chain that enhances cost efficiency and market responsiveness. Moreover, the years have seen Posco extending its operations into adjacent sectors — diversifying into chemicals, energy, and infrastructure, thus capitalizing on its steelmaking expertise to explore sustainable energy projects and lithium extraction, which are key to the future of electric vehicles. This diversification not only fortifies Posco's position but also augments its earnings, making it a resilient entity poised to adapt to the evolving global economic and industrial landscape.

Intrinsic Value
327 975.4 KRW
Overvaluation 22%
Intrinsic Value
Price ₩418 000
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