Posco Future M (003670) Earnings: 1Q Operating Profit Surpasses Estimates Despite Year-on-Year Decline

Posco Future M on Smartkarma

Analyst coverage on Posco Future M on Smartkarma reveals a bearish sentiment from prominent analysts. Sanghyun Park, in the report titled “Timing the Announcement of POSCO Future M’s Rights Issue,” emphasizes the necessity of an equity raise to maintain the AA- rating. The report indicates a potential window from late April to mid-May for this strategic move and advises monitoring sell prints closely for actionable insights.

Moreover, analyst Brian Freitas discusses the impact of short selling on Korean markets in his report. Highlighting the increase in short interest post-ban lift, Freitas notes the uptick in short notional percentages for KOSPI and KOSDAQ markets. These insights, along with Douglas Kim‘s findings on short selling in Korean stocks, shine a spotlight on Posco Future M as one of the stocks with significant short selling balance, indicating a challenging market outlook for the company.

A look at Posco Future M Smart Scores

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

Posco Future M‘s long-term outlook, as assessed through the Smartkarma Smart Scores, indicates a mixed performance across different key factors. While the company scores moderately in areas such as value, growth, resilience, and momentum, it lags behind in terms of dividend. The company’s focus on manufacturing and distributing energy materials, including battery materials and advanced chemical materials, positions it well within the industry.

Despite facing some challenges in dividend performance, Posco Future M demonstrates strength in key operational areas, suggesting a potential for future growth and stability. With a diversified product portfolio that includes basic industrial materials and lime chemical products, the company has the ability to adapt to changing market conditions. Overall, while there is room for improvement, Posco Future M‘s strategic positioning and product offerings bode well for its long-term prospects.

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