Algoma Steel Group Inc (ASTL)vsPOSCO Holdings Inc (PKX)
ASTL
Algoma Steel Group Inc
$4.03
+6.90%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $376.91M
PKX
POSCO Holdings Inc
$57.81
+0.17%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $17.46B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
POSCO Holdings Inc generates 3312691% more annual revenue ($69.09T vs $2.09B). PKX leads profitability with a 0.9% profit margin vs -47.2%. PKX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 46/100 (D+).
ASTL
Avoid34
out of 100
Grade: F
PKX
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ASTL.
Margin of Safety
-567.2%
Fair Value
$9.79
Current Price
$57.81
$48.02 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 330.5B in free cash flow
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -98.5% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 22.9%
Earnings declined 93.0%
ROE of 0.8% — below average capital efficiency
0.9% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ASTL
The strongest argument for ASTL centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : PKX
The strongest argument for PKX centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.89 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ASTL
The primary concerns for ASTL are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : PKX
The primary concerns for PKX are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 40.1x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ASTL profiles as a turnaround stock while PKX is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
PKX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.55 — expect wider price swings.
PKX is growing revenue faster at -5.4% — sustainability is the question.
PKX generates stronger free cash flow (330.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PKX scores higher overall (46/100 vs 34/100). Both earn "Hold" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Algoma Steel Group Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · STEEL · USA
Algoma Steel Group Inc. produces and sells steel products in Canada and the United States.
POSCO Holdings Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · STEEL · USA
POSCO manufactures and sells rolled products and steel plates in South Korea and internationally. The company is headquartered in Pohang, South Korea.
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