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078930.KS

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GS Holdings Corp. · Industrials · South Korea · $8.9B · Avg Vol: $44M/d

99
StockRank
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Q
57
V
74
M
88
P/E (TTM)
14.9x
ROE
13.3%
D/E
0.4x
Dividend %
2.4%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

GS Holdings, as the parent of GS Caltex, provides direct leverage to high refining margins and crude price volatility during the ongoing Middle East conflict. The market is currently undergoing a structural re-rating of energy security, and GS's ability to capitalize on elevated Brent crude and regional supply disruptions makes it a primary beneficiary. With active insider buying and high operational leverage, the current valuation fails to capture the persistent nature of the supply-constrained energy regime.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

GS Holdings Corp. operates as a holding company for various businesses, primarily GS Caltex (oil refining, petrochemicals) and GS Retail (convenience stores, supermarkets), along with construction and other diversified interests. The company benefits from diversified revenue streams across essential sectors like energy, retail, and construction, leveraging strong brand recognition and market leadership in its core businesses within South Korea. GS Holdings is a large, diversified South Korean conglomerate with significant market positions.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (KRW)

Year20212022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue20.2T28.6T26.0T25.2T25.2T5.7%27.2T28.6T28.2T5.8%
EPS (KRW)15,30422,63413,7375,9888,435-13.8%8,40415,72410,32110.6%
Shares92.9M92.9M92.9M92.9M92.9M-0.0%92.9M
Debt12.4T12.2T11.5T11.4T11.2T-2.4%8.3T
Equity10.3T12.4T13.5T14.1T14.7T9.3%
Op CF1.0T2.7T3.0T2.4T2.2T21.3%2.7T
Inv CF-1.4T-397.5B-1.5T-1.5T-1.6T
Fin CF863.7B-1.2T-1.7T-1.3T-875.6B
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PRICE (1Y)+35.3%
62.8771.1479.4087.6795.94Aug 3Aug 25Sep 15
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$85.09
RSI (14)
33.8
52W High
$98.99
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
57
ROIC
11.8%65.3
ROE
13.3%69.8
GP/Assets
22.8%64.9
Op. Margin
23.2%89.6
FCF/Assets
2.0%42.7
Piotroski
656.0
Int. Cover
8.1x47.7
D/E Ratio
0.39x46.5
Current Ratio
0.91x9.8
Value
74
P/E (TTM)
14.9x64.1
EV/EBITDA
4.1x92.5
P/FCF
17.7x57.3
P/B
0.8x85.0
P/S
0.4x85.2
Div Yield
2.4%55.8
Momentum
88
52W High %
86%72.2
RS 6M
60%94.4
SMA 50/200
1.37x97.1
EPS Rev 4W
N/A
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
N/A
Q Growth
2684%99.1

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$8.9B
P/E (Forward)
10.0x
Gross Margin
29.1%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Industrials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of 078930.KS are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
078930.KSGS Holdings Corp.(you)$8.9B99Strong Buy
034730.KSSK Inc.$21.6B82Strong Buy
047050.KSPosco International Corporation$6.5B54Hold
004800.KSHyosung Corporation$2.1B74Buy
000880.KSHanwha Corporation$7.1B36Hold
092230.KSKPX Holdings Co., Ltd.$300M97Strong Buy
000157.KSDoosan Corporation$4.0B40Hold
035610.KQSolborn, Inc.$100M99Strong Buy
001040.KSCJ Corporation$3.1B24Sell
126560.KSHyundai Futurenet Co., Ltd.$260M69Buy

Peer medians: ROE 5.8% · P/E 12.6x · Gross margin 15.9%

GS Holdings Corp. (078930.KS): Stock Score Summary

GS Holdings Corp. (078930.KS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 99/100 based on Quality (57/100), Value (74/100), and Momentum (88/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. GS Holdings, as the parent of GS Caltex, provides direct leverage to high refining margins and crude price volatility during the ongoing Middle East conflict. The market is currently undergoing a structural re-rating of energy security, and GS's ability to capitalize on elevated Brent crude and regional supply disruptions makes it a primary beneficiary. With active insider buying and high operational leverage, the current valuation fails to capture the persistent nature of the supply-constrained energy regime.

GS Holdings Corp. operates as a holding company for various businesses, primarily GS Caltex (oil refining, petrochemicals) and GS Retail (convenience stores, supermarkets), along with construction and other diversified interests. The company benefits from diversified revenue streams across essential sectors like energy, retail, and construction, leveraging strong brand recognition and market leadership in its core businesses within South Korea. GS Holdings is a large, diversified South Korean conglomerate with significant market positions.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$85.09
Market Cap$8.9B
P/E (TTM)14.93
P/E (Forward)10.01
Price/Book0.80
Return on Equity13.3%
Return on Invested Capital11.8%
Debt/Equity0.39x
Gross Margin29.1%
Operating Margin23.2%
Revenue Growth24.9%
Dividend Yield2.4%
Free Cash Flow$505M

GS Holdings Corp. operates in the Conglomerates industry, part of the Industrials sector (South Korea).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GS Holdings Corp.’s (078930.KS) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for GS Holdings Corp. (078930.KS) is 99/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (57), Value (74), and Momentum (88) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does GS Holdings Corp. have an economic moat?
GS Holdings Corp. (078930.KS) has a Quality factor score of 57/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is GS Holdings Corp. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for GS Holdings Corp. (078930.KS) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 99/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is GS Holdings Corp. in?
GS Holdings Corp. (078930.KS) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Conglomerates industry (South Korea).