PKX:NYE-POSCO (USD)

EQUITY | Steel | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 71.6

Change

+0.56 (+0.79)%

Market Cap

USD 19.35B

Volume

0.09M

Analyst Target

USD 52.80
Analyst Rating

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About

POSCO is the producer of steel in Korea. The Company is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of steel rolled products and plates in the domestic and overseas markets.

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ETFs Containing PKX

DBKO 2.20 % 0.58 %

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FPA First Trust Asia Pacific .. 0.00 % 0.80 %

+0.03 (+0%)

USD 0.01B
GTO Invesco Total Return Bond.. 0.00 % 0.50 %

-0.10 (0%)

USD 1.24B
GWL 0.00 % 0.34 %

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KOR 0.00 % 0.99 %

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PAF 0.00 % 0.00 %

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DBX8:F Xtrackers - MSCI Korea UC.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.01 (+0%)

USD 0.06B
IQQK:F iShares Public Limited Co.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.04 (+0%)

USD 0.38B
DBX8:XETRA Xtrackers - MSCI Korea UC.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.03 (0%)

USD 0.06B
H4Z9:XETRA 0.00 % 0.00 %

N/A

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IQQK:XETRA iShares MSCI Korea UCITS .. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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USD 0.39B
1313:TSE 0.00 % 0.00 %

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Steel) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -24.72% 12% F 5% F
Dividend Return 0.99% 64% D 48% F
Total Return -23.73% 12% F 6% D-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 0.67% 44% F 41% F
Dividend Return 1.32% 21% F 17% F
Total Return 2.00% 31% F 33% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 30.06% 57% F 65% D
Dividend Return 1.71% 7% C- 5% F
Total Return 31.77% 50% F 57% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 27.83% 38% F 89% A-
Dividend Return 27.87% 38% F 88% B+
Total Return 0.04% 6% D- 1% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 54.44% 56% F 17% F
Risk Adjusted Return 51.18% 56% F 75% C
Market Capitalization 19.35B 94% A 90% A-

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Steel) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 17.60 25% 48%
Price/Book Ratio 0.55 88% 92%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 0.00 100% 83%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 0.00 100% 79%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 3.13% 19% 35%
Return on Invested Capital 3.75% 13% 38%
Return on Assets 2.04% 13% 45%
Debt to Equity Ratio N/A N/A N/A

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Underpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Underpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to book value basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Underpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Superior Dividend Growth

This stock has shown top quartile dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

What to not like:
Poor return on assets

The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor return on equity

The company management has delivered below median return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector