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12/04/2025: GGB (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
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Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
6 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $4.37
1 Year Target Price $4.37
| 0 | Strong Buy |
| 3 | Buy |
| 3 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -19.95% | Avg. Invested days 31 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 12/04/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 7.34B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 13.21 | 1Y Target Price 4.37 |
Price to earnings Ratio 13.21 | 1Y Target Price 4.37 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 6 | Beta 0.91 | 52 Weeks Range 2.20 - 3.72 | Updated Date 12/5/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 2.20 - 3.72 | Updated Date 12/5/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 3.07% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.28 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 4.31% | Operating Margin (TTM) 8.73% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 3.93% | Return on Equity (TTM) 5.51% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 13.21 | Forward PE 7.6 | Enterprise Value 8847419061 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.11 |
Enterprise Value 8847419061 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.11 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.68 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 5.38 | Shares Outstanding 1265030050 | Shares Floating 1279612302 |
Shares Outstanding 1265030050 | Shares Floating 1279612302 | ||
Percent Insiders - | Percent Institutions 26.53 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Gerdau SA ADR
Company Overview
History and Background
Gerdau S.A. was founded in 1901 in Brazil. Initially a nail factory, it expanded into steel production and has grown into one of the largest steel producers in the Americas. It has undergone significant expansion through acquisitions and organic growth, becoming a global player in the steel industry.
Core Business Areas
- Steel Production: Manufactures a wide range of steel products, including long steel, flat steel, and specialty steel, used in various industries such as construction, automotive, and manufacturing.
- Recycling: Gerdau operates recycling facilities that process scrap metal for use in steel production, promoting sustainability and reducing environmental impact.
- Special Steel: Engineered steels supplied to the automotive, agricultural and industrial sectors
Leadership and Structure
The company is led by a board of directors and a management team. The organizational structure includes various business units focused on specific product lines and geographic regions.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Description of Product 1, include any market share data or number of users or revenue from this product. Who are the competitors for this product: Includes rebar, wire rod, and structural sections used in construction and infrastructure projects. Gerdau has a significant market share in Latin America (specific percentage varies) and competes with ArcelorMittal and Ternium.
- Long Steel: Includes rebar, wire rod, and structural sections used in construction and infrastructure projects. Gerdau has a significant market share in Latin America (specific percentage varies) and competes with ArcelorMittal and Ternium.
- Description of Product 2, include any market share data or number of users or revenue from this product. Who are the competitors for this product: Alloyed Steel for Automotive and industrial applications. Competitors include Nucor and Commercial Metals Company. (market share varies depending on type and application)
- Special Steel: Alloyed Steel for Automotive and industrial applications. Competitors include Nucor and Commercial Metals Company. (market share varies depending on type and application)
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The steel industry is cyclical and highly competitive, influenced by factors such as global economic growth, raw material prices, and government regulations. Increasing focus on sustainable practices and decarbonization is changing the industry landscape.
Positioning
Gerdau is a major player in the Americas, known for its diversified product portfolio, vertical integration, and focus on sustainability. Its competitive advantages include its recycling capabilities and strong market presence in key regions.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The Global steel market is worth over $1 Trillion with continued growth expected. Gerdau SA ADR is strategically positioned in the Americas to capture a portion of the total market
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong market position in the Americas
- Diversified product portfolio
- Vertical integration with recycling operations
- Focus on sustainability
- Experience in manufacturing
Weaknesses
- Exposure to cyclicality of the steel industry
- High debt levels in the past.
- Dependence on raw material prices
- Geographic concentration in the Americas
Opportunities
- Growing demand for steel in emerging markets
- Increased infrastructure spending
- Adoption of sustainable steel production technologies
- Expansion into new markets or product lines
Threats
- Global economic slowdown
- Increased competition from low-cost producers
- Fluctuations in raw material prices
- Trade barriers and tariffs
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- NUE
- CMC
- RS
Competitive Landscape
Gerdau competes with a range of global and regional steel producers. Its advantages include its market position in the Americas and its recycling capabilities. Disadvantages include exposure to regional economic conditions.
Major Acquisitions
Seaboard Steel
- Year: 2023
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 130
- Strategic Rationale: Expanding Gerdauu2019s footprint in the US rebar market.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth data requires real-time stock information and is not available.
Future Projections: Future projection data requires real-time analyst estimates and is not available.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in new technologies, expansions of existing facilities, and sustainability projects.
Summary
Gerdau SA ADR is a major steel producer in the Americas with a strong market position and diversified product portfolio. Its vertical integration with recycling operations provides a competitive advantage. However, the company is exposed to the cyclicality of the steel industry and fluctuations in raw material prices. Gerdau should focus on strategic investments and managing its debt levels to sustain growth.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
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Disclaimers:
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AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
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About Gerdau SA ADR
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters São Paulo, SP, Brazil | ||
IPO Launch date 1999-03-10 | Member of Board of Executive Officers, CEO & Director Mr. Gustavo Werneck Da Cunha | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Steel | Full time employees 30000 | Website https://www2.gerdau.com |
Full time employees 30000 | Website https://www2.gerdau.com | ||
Gerdau S.A., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a steel producer company. The company operates through Brazil Business, North America Business, South America Business, and Special Steel Business segments. It provides 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; drawn products, including barbed and barbless fence wires, galvanized wires, fences, concrete reinforcing wire mesh, nails, and clamps for manufacturing, construction, and agricultural industries; and special steel products used in auto parts, light and heavy vehicles, and agricultural machinery, as well as in the oil and gas, wind energy, machinery and equipment, mining and rail, and other markets. The company also offers flat products, such as hot-rolled steel coils and heavy plates; and resells flat steel products. In addition, it operates mines that produce iron ore located in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais. The company sells its products through independent distributors, direct sales from the mills, and its retail network. Gerdau S.A. was founded in 1901 and is based in São Paulo, Brazil.
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