Gerdau (GGB)
NYSE:GGB
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GGB Stock Chart & Stats
$4.30
-$0.05(-1.88%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$4.30
-$0.05(-1.88%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$2.80 - $4.98
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.23M
Average Volume (3M)18.22M
Market Cap
$7.77B
Enterprise Value$53.54B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$5.59B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$15.37B
Price to Earnings (P/E)30.9
Beta1.11
Next Earnings
Aug 04, 2026EPS Estimate
0.14Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.92%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.81
Shares Outstanding1,268,017,300
10 Day Avg. Volume18,224,795
30 Day Avg. Volume18,217,257
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.43
Price to Book (P/B)0.76
Price to Sales (P/S)0.58
P/FCF Ratio35.70
Enterprise Value/Market Cap6.89
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.77
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit6.44
Enterprise Value/Ebitda6.65
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$5.12Price Target Upside18.99% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)0.53
Revenue Forecast (FY)$13.97B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance Sheet / Low LeverageA debt-to-equity near 0.31 and a substantial equity base provide durable financial flexibility through steel cycles. Conservative leverage lowers refinancing and solvency risk, enabling the company to fund capex, maintain dividends or buybacks, and withstand prolonged commodity and demand downturns.
Improving Free Cash Flow GenerationA rebound in TTM free cash flow and solid operating cash flow indicate improved cash conversion capacity versus the prior year. That strengthens the company's ability to self-fund investments, sustain shareholder returns, and reduce reliance on external financing across the next several quarters.
Vertical Integration Into Renewable Power / Higher Self-generationAcquiring full control of the Dona Francisca hydro asset and raising self-generation above 50% materially reduces exposure to power-price volatility and helps lower long-term production costs. This supports margin stability, decarbonization commitments, and competitiveness for higher-value low-carbon products.
Bears Say
Material Margin CompressionVery thin net margins and a down-cycle from earlier peak margins leave limited buffer to absorb raw-material or pricing shocks. Low margin structure increases earnings sensitivity to commodity input swings and cyclical demand, making sustainable profit improvement more challenging.
Structural Competitive Pressure In Brazil From ImportsChronic import oversupply in Brazil undermines domestic pricing power and keeps downward pressure on volumes and margins. Unless trade defense or structural demand improves, this market dynamic can structurally limit recovery in the company's core Brazilian profitability over the medium term.
Inconsistent Cash Conversion And Earnings VolatilityWeak conversion of net income into free cash flow and notable year-to-year swings suggest working-capital and cyclical earnings volatility. This inconsistency complicates capital allocation planning, and raises execution risk for sustained dividends, buybacks, or sizable capex programs.
Gerdau SA News
GGB FAQ
What was Gerdau’s price range in the past 12 months?
Gerdau lowest stock price was $2.80 and its highest was $4.98 in the past 12 months.
What is Gerdau’s market cap?
Gerdau’s market cap is $7.77B.
When is Gerdau’s upcoming earnings report date?
Gerdau’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 04, 2026 which is in 44 days.
How were Gerdau’s earnings last quarter?
Gerdau released its earnings results on Apr 27, 2026. The company reported $0.102 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.124 by -$0.022.
Is Gerdau overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Gerdau’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Gerdau pay dividends?
Gerdau pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.035 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.92%. See more information on Gerdau dividends here
What is Gerdau’s EPS estimate?
Gerdau’s EPS estimate is 0.14.
How many shares outstanding does Gerdau have?
Gerdau has 1,268,017,300 shares outstanding.
What happened to Gerdau’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Gerdau reported an EPS of $0.102 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.124. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.404%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Gerdau?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GGB
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$5.12 (18.99% Upside)
$5.12 (18.99% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GGB Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 521.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $3.8M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.0%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
45.75%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.53%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.88%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Gerdau
Gerdau S.A. is a Brazilian steel producer and service provider, operating globally across various segments: Brazil, North America, South America, and a dedicated Special Steel division. The company's extensive product portfolio ranges from foundational semi-finished goods like billets, blooms, and slabs, to a wide array of long rolled products such as rebars, wire rods, and merchant bars, primarily serving the construction and manufacturing sectors. They also produce finished industrial steel items, agricultural wires and stakes, and diverse drawn products including fencing, galvanized wires, and concrete reinforcement meshes. Beyond standard steel, Gerdau specializes in high-performance steel for critical applications in automotive, heavy machinery, agricultural equipment, oil and gas, wind energy, mining, and rail industries. Their offerings extend to flat steel products, specifically hot rolled coils and heavy plates, which they produce and resell. An integrated part of their operation involves iron ore mining and production. Gerdau distributes its products through a multi-channel approach, utilizing independent distributors, direct mill sales, and its own retail outlets. Established in 1901, the company is headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
GGB Company Deck
GGB Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call conveyed a balanced message: strong operational and financial resilience in North America (record shipments, healthy order backlog, downstream growth), improved cash generation and a disciplined capital plan (CapEx reduction, buybacks, leverage ~0.76x). However, material challenges remain in Brazil—higher imports (+7.5% YoY), significant coal cost inflation (~>20%), low asset utilization and BRL 2 billion of noncash impairments—which drove year-on-year EBITDA and adjusted net income declines. Management expects gradual improvement tied to Miguel Burnier ramp-up and trade-defense measures but short-term margin pressure in Brazil is likely.View all GGB earnings summariesGGB Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$5.12
▲(18.99% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
55.46% Insiders
6.03% Mutual Funds
10.04% Other Institutional Investors
26.44% Public Companies and
Individual Investors