Cleveland-Cliffs Inc (CLF)vsPOSCO Holdings Inc (PKX)
CLF
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
$8.54
+2.77%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $4.74B
PKX
POSCO Holdings Inc
$57.81
+0.17%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $17.46B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
POSCO Holdings Inc generates 371178% more annual revenue ($69.09T vs $18.61B). PKX leads profitability with a 0.9% profit margin vs -7.9%. CLF appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.43. CLF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 48/100 (D+).
CLF
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
PKX
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CLF.
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
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
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -21.6% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 0.3%
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 : CLF
The strongest argument for CLF centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.43 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : CLF
The primary concerns for CLF are Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
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
CLF profiles as a turnaround stock while PKX is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
CLF carries more volatility with a beta of 1.87 — expect wider price swings.
CLF is growing revenue faster at -0.3% — sustainability is the question.
PKX generates stronger free cash flow (330.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CLF scores higher overall (48/100 vs 46/100). Both earn "Hold" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · STEEL · USA
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an independent iron ore mining company in the United States, Canada and internationally. The company is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.
Visit Website →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.
Visit Website →Compare with Other STEEL Stocks
Want to dig deeper into these stocks?