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Gerdau (DE:GDUA)
NYSE:GDUA
GDUA Stock Chart & Stats
€2.88
-€0.04(-1.45%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
€2.88
-€0.04(-1.45%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€1.99 - €3.78
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)78.00
Market Cap
€5.87B
Enterprise Value€47.88B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€6.37B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€15.57B
Price to Earnings (P/E)29.3
Beta0.63
Next Earnings
Apr 27, 2026EPS Estimate
0.08Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.11
Shares Outstanding1,275,397,300
10 Day Avg. Volume76
30 Day Avg. Volume78
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.43
Price to Book (P/B)0.76
Price to Sales (P/S)0.58
P/FCF Ratio31.11
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€4.04Price Target Upside40.24% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)0.39
Revenue Forecast (FY)€11.63B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
North America Operating StrengthSustained North American outperformance—record shipments, durable backlogs and expanded downstream/high-value activity—diversifies revenue and shifts group profitability to less import-exposed, higher-margin end markets, providing a structural cushion versus weaker regions.
Conservative Leverage And Balance SheetLow leverage for a cyclical steel producer and materially improved debt metrics versus prior years support financial flexibility. A stronger balance sheet underpins capital allocation choices, reduces refinancing risk, and enables selective M&A or buybacks without jeopardizing solvency.
Capital Discipline Improving Cash FlexibilityManagement’s meaningful CapEx reduction and active buyback program signal disciplined allocation to boost free cash flow. Lower capex needs plus recent positive Q4 FCF improve near-term cash conversion and preserve capacity for shareholder returns or strategic investments.
Bears Say
Profitability CompressionSharp margin deterioration despite revenue recovery indicates cost and mix pressures that erode sustainable returns. Lower margins reduce ROE and free cash generation, making earnings more sensitive to raw-material, energy and pricing volatility over the medium term.
Brazil Import Pressure And Low UtilizationSustained import penetration and sub-60% utilization in Brazil compress domestic spreads and triggered substantial impairments. Recovery in Brazilian margins depends on policy measures and mining ramp-ups, leaving a structural exposure to trade flows and cyclical demand in the region.
Weakened Cash ConversionDeclining operating cash flow and low free cash flow relative to earnings weaken the company's ability to self-fund investments and weather downturns. Lower cash conversion increases sensitivity to working-capital swings and can constrain strategic optionality despite recent capex cuts.
Gerdau SA News
GDUA FAQ
What was Gerdau’s price range in the past 12 months?
Gerdau lowest stock price was €1.99 and its highest was €3.78 in the past 12 months.
What is Gerdau’s market cap?
Gerdau’s market cap is €5.87B.
When is Gerdau’s upcoming earnings report date?
Gerdau’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 27, 2026 which is in 47 days.
How were Gerdau’s earnings last quarter?
Gerdau released its earnings results on Feb 23, 2026. The company reported -€0.11 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of €0.064 by -€0.174.
Is Gerdau overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Gerdau’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Gerdau pay dividends?
Gerdau does not currently pay dividends.
What is Gerdau’s EPS estimate?
Gerdau’s EPS estimate is 0.08.
How many shares outstanding does Gerdau have?
Gerdau has 1,275,397,300 shares outstanding.
What happened to Gerdau’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Gerdau reported an EPS of -€0.11 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of €0.064. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Gerdau?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:GDUA
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
Gerdau SA Stock Smart Score
Outperform
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
€4.04 (40.24% Upside)
€4.04 (40.24% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
DE:GDUA Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
24.64%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.47%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
6.08%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Gerdau
Gerdau S.A. provides steel products and services. The company operates through Brazil Business, North America Business, South America Business, and Special Steel Business segments. It offers semi-finished products, including billets, blooms, and slabs; common long rolled products, such as rebars, wire rods, merchant bars, light shapes, and profiles to the construction and manufacturing industries; finished industrial products, including commercial rolled-steel bars, and light profiles and wires; agricultural products that include stakes and smooth wire products; and drawn products comprises barbed and barbless fence wires, galvanized wires, fences, concrete reinforcing wire meshes, nails, and clamps. The company also produces special steel products used in auto parts, light and heavy vehicles, and agricultural machinery, as well as the oil and gas, wind energy, machinery and equipment, mining and rail, and other markets. In addition, it offers flat products, including hot rolled coils and heavy plates; and resells flat steel products, as well as mines and produces iron ore. It sells its products through independent distributors, direct sales from the mills, and through its retail network. The company was founded in 1901 and is based in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
GDUA Company Deck
GDUA Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
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 DE:GDUA earnings summariesGDUA Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€4.04
▲(40.24% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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