POSCO sits at the intersection of two narratives: cyclically depressed steel earnings and structurally exciting battery materials. The lithium/cathode push is real but execution timing keeps slipping. Steel demand from auto and construction soft. Need a clearer steel cycle turn or battery materials proof point before getting constructive.
Thesis reviewed May 29, 2026
POSCO Holdings Inc is headquartered in South Korea, which is currently showing elevated risk signals.
π°π·South Korea72NEUTRALView South Korea risk detail βπ§±Materials35WATCH| Ticker | Company | Score | Gap | Signal Ξ | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECL | Ecolab Inc. | 38 | +2% | β7% | NEUTRAL |
| SHW | The Sherwin-Williams Company | 38 | +2% | β7% | NEUTRAL |
| DOW | Dow Inc. | 38 | +1% | β7% | NEUTRAL |
| DD | DuPont de Nemours, Inc. | 38 | +6% | β7% | EARLY |
| NUE | Nucor Corporation | 38 | +11% | β7% | EARLY |
| PPG | PPG Industries, Inc. | 38 | +1% | β7% | NEUTRAL |
| LIN | Linde plc | 38 | +10% | β7% | EARLY |
Investors who hold PKX may also have indirect exposure through these country funds.
POSCO Future M cathode capacity ramp delayed to H2 2027
Argentina lithium project Stage 2 commissioning on track for Q3
Steel margins squeezed by Chinese export pressure
Estimates Β· Yahoo Finance Β· Not audited figures