POSCO (PKX) Competitors

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PKX vs. MT, TS, TX, GGB, 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), Ternium (TX), Gerdau (GGB), and Constellium (CSTM). These companies are all part of the "steel works" industry.

How does POSCO compare to ArcelorMittal?

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

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

ArcelorMittal has a beta of 1.53, meaning that its stock price is 53% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, POSCO has a beta of 1.52, meaning that its stock price is 52% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, ArcelorMittal had 1 more articles in the media than POSCO. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for ArcelorMittal and 4 mentions for POSCO. ArcelorMittal's average media sentiment score of 0.43 beat POSCO's score of 0.00 indicating that ArcelorMittal is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

ArcelorMittal currently has a consensus price target of $61.07, suggesting a potential upside of 0.19%. Given ArcelorMittal's higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe ArcelorMittal is more favorable than POSCO.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
ArcelorMittal
1 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.38
POSCO
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
ArcelorMittal$61.35B0.77$3.15B$3.8116.00
POSCO$48.64B0.33$483.48M$1.6931.42

ArcelorMittal pays an annual dividend of $0.51 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. POSCO pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. ArcelorMittal pays out 13.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. POSCO pays out 59.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

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
ArcelorMittal4.71% 4.77% 2.75%
POSCO 1.19%1.34%0.80%

Summary

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

How does POSCO compare to Tenaris?

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

In the previous week, POSCO had 4 more articles in the media than Tenaris. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for POSCO and 0 mentions for Tenaris. Tenaris' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled POSCO'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Tenaris Neutral
POSCO Neutral

Tenaris pays an annual dividend of $2.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.3%. POSCO pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Tenaris pays out 63.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. POSCO pays out 59.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Tenaris has higher earnings, but lower revenue 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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Tenaris$11.98B2.51$1.93B$3.7814.86
POSCO$48.64B0.33$483.48M$1.6931.42

Tenaris has a beta of 0.82, meaning that its stock price is 18% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, POSCO has a beta of 1.52, meaning that its stock price is 52% more volatile than the broader market.

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
Tenaris16.17% 11.53% 9.66%
POSCO 1.19%1.34%0.80%

Tenaris presently has a consensus target price of $60.12, indicating a potential upside of 7.02%. Given Tenaris' higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Tenaris is more favorable than POSCO.

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

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

Summary

Tenaris beats POSCO on 11 of the 16 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 stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, dividends, media sentiment and valuation.

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Ternium$15.61B0.58$425.23M$2.9115.45
POSCO$48.64B0.33$483.48M$1.6931.42

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
Ternium3.66% 3.70% 2.55%
POSCO 1.19%1.34%0.80%

Ternium presently has a consensus price target of $46.35, suggesting a potential upside of 3.08%. Given Ternium's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Ternium is more favorable than POSCO.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ternium
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75
POSCO
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

12.0% of Ternium shares are held by institutional investors. 0.0% of Ternium shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of POSCO shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Ternium has a beta of 1.28, suggesting that its stock price is 28% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, POSCO has a beta of 1.52, suggesting that its stock price is 52% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, POSCO had 3 more articles in the media than Ternium. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for POSCO and 1 mentions for Ternium. Ternium's average media sentiment score of 1.25 beat POSCO's score of 0.00 indicating that Ternium is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Ternium Positive
POSCO Neutral

Ternium pays an annual dividend of $2.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.8%. POSCO pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Ternium pays out 89.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. POSCO pays out 59.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Summary

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

How does POSCO compare to Gerdau?

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

POSCO has lower revenue, but higher 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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Gerdau$69.20B0.12$248.41M$0.1625.59
POSCO$48.64B0.33$483.48M$1.6931.42

In the previous week, POSCO had 1 more articles in the media than Gerdau. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for POSCO and 3 mentions for Gerdau. Gerdau's average media sentiment score of 0.73 beat POSCO's score of 0.00 indicating that Gerdau is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

Gerdau has a beta of 1.48, meaning that its stock price is 48% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, POSCO has a beta of 1.52, meaning that its stock price is 52% more volatile than the broader market.

Gerdau presently has a consensus target price of $5.12, suggesting a potential upside of 24.95%. Given Gerdau's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Gerdau is more favorable than POSCO.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Gerdau
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83
POSCO
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

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

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
Gerdau2.40% 6.76% 4.36%
POSCO 1.19%1.34%0.80%

Gerdau pays an annual dividend of $0.11 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.7%. POSCO pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Gerdau pays out 68.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. POSCO pays out 59.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Summary

Gerdau beats POSCO on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does POSCO compare to Constellium?

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

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
POSCO1.19% 1.34% 0.80%
Constellium 4.87%46.22%7.93%

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
POSCO$48.64B0.33$483.48M$1.6931.42
Constellium$8.45B0.52$273M$3.0910.54

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

Constellium has a consensus price target of $36.60, suggesting a potential upside of 12.38%. Given Constellium's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Constellium is more favorable than POSCO.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
POSCO
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Constellium
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.14

In the previous week, Constellium had 3 more articles in the media than POSCO. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Constellium and 4 mentions for POSCO. Constellium's average media sentiment score of 1.32 beat POSCO's score of 0.00 indicating that Constellium is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
POSCO
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Constellium
6 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

POSCO has a beta of 1.52, meaning that its share price is 52% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Constellium has a beta of 1.55, meaning that its share price is 55% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Constellium beats POSCO on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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PKX vs. The Competition

MetricPOSCOSTEEL IndustryMaterials SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$16.05B$10.52B$4.58B$23.15B
Dividend Yield1.73%1.65%5.00%4.06%
P/E Ratio31.3929.9322.5731.04
Price / Sales0.330.635,473.7598.20
Price / Cash5.1811.9727.0524.45
Price / Book0.371.128.714.67
Net Income$483.48M$257.19M$157.26M$1.07B
7 Day Performance-15.20%-6.33%-4.64%0.33%
1 Month Performance-28.78%-4.41%-5.67%0.44%
1 Year Performance7.89%42.63%48.61%22.51%

POSCO Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
PKX
POSCO
2.6052 of 5 stars
$53.55
-1.0%
N/A+15.5%$16.20B$69.43T31.6942,873
MT
ArcelorMittal
4.2616 of 5 stars
$63.67
+0.4%
$61.07
-4.1%
+106.7%$49.14B$61.35B16.71125,554
TS
Tenaris
3.1424 of 5 stars
$58.13
+1.6%
$60.12
+3.4%
+62.4%$30.67B$11.98B15.3824,875
TX
Ternium
4.7268 of 5 stars
$46.66
+0.8%
$46.35
-0.7%
+53.2%$9.28B$15.61B16.0433,253
GGB
Gerdau
4.752 of 5 stars
$4.26
+2.0%
$5.12
+20.3%
+44.1%$8.34B$12.51B26.6025,817

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