POSCO (PKX) Competitors

$82.60 +0.36 (+0.44%)

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PKX vs. MT, TS, GGB, TX, and CSTM

Should you buy POSCO stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares POSCO with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with POSCO include ArcelorMittal (MT), Tenaris (TS), Gerdau (GGB), Ternium (TX), and Constellium (CSTM). These companies are all part of the "steel works" industry.

How does POSCO compare to ArcelorMittal?

POSCO (NYSE:PKX) and ArcelorMittal (NYSE:MT) are both large-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations and earnings.

ArcelorMittal has higher revenue and earnings than POSCO. ArcelorMittal is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than POSCO, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
POSCO	$48.64B	0.51	$483.48M	$1.69	48.87
ArcelorMittal	$61.35B	0.81	$3.15B	$3.81	16.74

ArcelorMittal has a net margin of 4.71% compared to POSCO's net margin of 1.19%. ArcelorMittal's return on equity of 4.77% beat POSCO's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
POSCO	1.19%	1.35%	0.81%
ArcelorMittal	4.71%	4.77%	2.75%

ArcelorMittal has a consensus target price of $61.07, indicating a potential downside of 4.27%. Given ArcelorMittal's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe ArcelorMittal is more favorable than POSCO.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
POSCO	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.25
ArcelorMittal	1 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.38

9.3% of ArcelorMittal shares are held by institutional investors. 0.0% of POSCO shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of ArcelorMittal shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

POSCO pays an annual dividend of $1.31 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. ArcelorMittal pays an annual dividend of $0.51 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. POSCO pays out 77.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. ArcelorMittal pays out 13.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

POSCO has a beta of 1.58, suggesting that its stock price is 58% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ArcelorMittal has a beta of 1.48, suggesting that its stock price is 48% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, POSCO had 1 more articles in the media than ArcelorMittal. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for POSCO and 4 mentions for ArcelorMittal. POSCO's average media sentiment score of 0.35 beat ArcelorMittal's score of 0.16 indicating that POSCO is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
POSCO	1 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
ArcelorMittal	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Summary

ArcelorMittal beats POSCO on 13 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does POSCO compare to Tenaris?

POSCO (NYSE:PKX) and Tenaris (NYSE:TS) are both large-cap steel works companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, risk, profitability and earnings.

In the previous week, Tenaris had 2 more articles in the media than POSCO. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Tenaris and 5 mentions for POSCO. Tenaris' average media sentiment score of 0.49 beat POSCO's score of 0.35 indicating that Tenaris is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
POSCO	1 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Tenaris	1 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

10.5% of Tenaris shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.0% of POSCO shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Tenaris shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Tenaris has lower revenue, but higher earnings than POSCO. Tenaris is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than POSCO, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
POSCO	$48.64B	0.51	$483.48M	$1.69	48.87
Tenaris	$11.98B	2.81	$1.93B	$3.78	16.61

Tenaris has a net margin of 16.17% compared to POSCO's net margin of 1.19%. Tenaris' return on equity of 11.53% beat POSCO's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
POSCO	1.19%	1.35%	0.81%
Tenaris	16.17%	11.53%	9.66%

POSCO pays an annual dividend of $1.31 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Tenaris pays an annual dividend of $1.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. POSCO pays out 77.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Tenaris pays out 30.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Tenaris is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

POSCO has a beta of 1.58, meaning that its stock price is 58% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Tenaris has a beta of 0.85, meaning that its stock price is 15% less volatile than the broader market.

Tenaris has a consensus target price of $59.45, indicating a potential downside of 5.34%. Given Tenaris' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Tenaris is more favorable than POSCO.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
POSCO	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.25
Tenaris	1 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

Summary

Tenaris beats POSCO on 15 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does POSCO compare to Gerdau?

POSCO (NYSE:PKX) and Gerdau (NYSE:GGB) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, risk, profitability and earnings.

In the previous week, POSCO had 2 more articles in the media than Gerdau. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for POSCO and 3 mentions for Gerdau. POSCO's average media sentiment score of 0.35 beat Gerdau's score of 0.19 indicating that POSCO is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
POSCO	1 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Gerdau	1 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	0 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

1.5% of Gerdau shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.0% of POSCO shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Gerdau shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

POSCO has higher revenue and earnings than Gerdau. Gerdau is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than POSCO, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
POSCO	$48.64B	0.51	$483.48M	$1.69	48.87
Gerdau	$12.51B	0.75	$248.41M	$0.16	29.44

Gerdau has a net margin of 2.40% compared to POSCO's net margin of 1.19%. Gerdau's return on equity of 6.76% beat POSCO's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
POSCO	1.19%	1.35%	0.81%
Gerdau	2.40%	6.76%	4.36%

POSCO pays an annual dividend of $1.31 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Gerdau pays an annual dividend of $0.06 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. POSCO pays out 77.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Gerdau pays out 37.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

POSCO has a beta of 1.58, meaning that its stock price is 58% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Gerdau has a beta of 1.51, meaning that its stock price is 51% more volatile than the broader market.

Gerdau has a consensus target price of $5.12, indicating a potential upside of 8.63%. Given Gerdau's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Gerdau is more favorable than POSCO.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
POSCO	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.25
Gerdau	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.83

Summary

Gerdau beats POSCO on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does POSCO compare to Ternium?

Ternium (NYSE:TX) and POSCO (NYSE:PKX) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, institutional ownership, risk, media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations and earnings.

Ternium pays an annual dividend of $1.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.1%. POSCO pays an annual dividend of $1.31 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Ternium pays out 61.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. POSCO pays out 77.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Ternium is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

In the previous week, POSCO had 2 more articles in the media than Ternium. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for POSCO and 3 mentions for Ternium. POSCO's average media sentiment score of 0.35 beat Ternium's score of 0.12 indicating that POSCO is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Ternium	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
POSCO	1 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Ternium currently has a consensus target price of $41.81, indicating a potential downside of 5.43%. Given Ternium's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Ternium is more favorable than POSCO.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Ternium	1 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50
POSCO	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.25

POSCO has higher revenue and earnings than Ternium. Ternium is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than POSCO, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Ternium	$15.61B	0.57	$425.23M	$2.91	15.19
POSCO	$48.64B	0.51	$483.48M	$1.69	48.87

12.0% of Ternium shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.0% of Ternium shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of POSCO shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Ternium has a net margin of 3.66% compared to POSCO's net margin of 1.19%. Ternium's return on equity of 3.70% beat POSCO's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Ternium	3.66%	3.70%	2.55%
POSCO	1.19%	1.35%	0.81%

Ternium has a beta of 1.26, meaning that its share price is 26% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, POSCO has a beta of 1.58, meaning that its share price is 58% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Ternium beats POSCO on 13 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does POSCO compare to Constellium?

Constellium (NYSE:CSTM) and POSCO (NYSE:PKX) are both steel works companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, institutional ownership, risk, media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations and earnings.

In the previous week, Constellium had 11 more articles in the media than POSCO. MarketBeat recorded 16 mentions for Constellium and 5 mentions for POSCO. Constellium's average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat POSCO's score of 0.35 indicating that Constellium is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Constellium	8 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
POSCO	1 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Constellium currently has a consensus target price of $36.60, indicating a potential upside of 9.18%. Given Constellium's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Constellium is more favorable than POSCO.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Constellium	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
POSCO	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.25

POSCO has higher revenue and earnings than Constellium. Constellium is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than POSCO, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Constellium	$8.45B	0.54	$273M	$3.09	10.85
POSCO	$48.64B	0.51	$483.48M	$1.69	48.87

92.6% of Constellium shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.2% of Constellium shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of POSCO shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Constellium has a net margin of 4.87% compared to POSCO's net margin of 1.19%. Constellium's return on equity of 46.22% beat POSCO's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Constellium	4.87%	46.22%	7.93%
POSCO	1.19%	1.35%	0.81%

Constellium has a beta of 1.54, suggesting that its share price is 54% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, POSCO has a beta of 1.58, suggesting that its share price is 58% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Constellium beats POSCO on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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PKX vs. The Competition

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Metric	POSCO	STEEL Industry	Materials Sector	NYSE Exchange
Market Cap	$24.88B	$11.03B	$5.00B	$22.90B
Dividend Yield	1.60%	1.57%	4.97%	4.09%
P/E Ratio	48.87	30.73	23.66	30.78
Price / Sales	0.51	0.68	6,738.79	95.02
Price / Cash	7.37	11.85	27.69	25.31
Price / Book	0.57	1.13	7.00	4.67
Net Income	$483.48M	$348.78M	$159.01M	$1.06B
7 Day Performance	-10.02%	-0.23%	0.99%	-0.89%
1 Month Performance	32.25%	12.11%	2.67%	1.42%
1 Year Performance	84.41%	51.90%	86.60%	24.64%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
PKX POSCO	2.2509 of 5 stars	$82.60 +0.4%	N/A	+85.0%	$24.88B	$48.64B	48.87	44,502
MT ArcelorMittal	4.0776 of 5 stars	$55.36 -2.6%	$61.07 +10.3%	+103.5%	$44.06B	$61.35B	14.53	125,554
TS Tenaris	3.9072 of 5 stars	$62.34 -2.1%	$57.28 -8.1%	+81.1%	$34.14B	$11.98B	17.08	24,875	Analyst Forecast
GGB Gerdau	4.2616 of 5 stars	$4.51 -0.1%	$5.12 +13.6%	+70.0%	$9.01B	$12.51B	28.16	25,817	Insider Trade
TX Ternium	4.0768 of 5 stars	$42.78 -1.4%	$40.94 -4.3%	+56.3%	$8.70B	$15.61B	19.80	33,253	Gap Down

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POSCO (PKX) Competitors