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Gerdau S.A. (GGB)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US3737371050
CUSIP
373737105
Industry
Steel
IPO Date
Mar 10, 1999

Highlights

Market Cap
$7.13B
Enterprise Value
$17.71B
EPS (TTM)
$0.69
PE Ratio
5.20
Total Revenue (TTM)
$69.86B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$7.97B
EBITDA (TTM)
$9.29B
Year Range
$2.27 - $4.66
Target Price
$4.60
ROA (TTM)
1.70%
ROE (TTM)
2.59%

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Gerdau S.A., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Gerdau S.A. (GGB) has returned -1.64% so far this year and 31.66% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, GGB has achieved an annualized return of 13.99%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.


Gerdau S.A.

1D
4.34%
1M
-10.16%
YTD
-1.64%
6M
18.78%
1Y
31.66%
3Y*
0.32%
5Y*
5.64%
10Y*
13.99%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 10, 1999, GGB's average daily return is +0.10%, while the average monthly return is +2.20%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.7 years.

Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Mar 2016 with a return of +102.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -48.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 10 months.

On a daily basis, GGB closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 28, 2008 with a return of +29.0%, while the worst single day was Oct 15, 2008 at -24.7%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
202615.72%-5.39%-10.16%-1.64%
20251.04%-2.75%0.95%-8.10%1.59%11.03%1.37%4.80%0.65%12.58%4.64%2.50%32.78%
2024-12.78%1.89%3.02%-5.52%0.82%-4.62%-1.82%1.29%7.36%-10.86%9.36%-14.29%-25.80%
202317.33%-15.85%-4.65%1.22%-3.44%10.59%17.82%-13.80%-8.45%-9.01%4.77%8.74%-1.92%
20226.30%-6.88%32.96%-11.82%9.88%-29.67%10.02%-1.81%0.22%10.18%32.15%-9.18%28.40%
2021-9.21%8.02%17.15%14.98%2.94%-5.60%0.51%-6.89%-7.83%-3.86%2.27%8.85%18.51%

Benchmark Metrics

Gerdau S.A. has an annualized alpha of 16.41%, beta of 1.40, and R² of 0.28 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 11, 1999.

  • This stock captured 230.74% of S&P 500 Index gains and 153.39% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
  • R² of 0.28 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
16.41%
Beta
1.40
0.28
Upside Capture
230.74%
Downside Capture
153.39%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

GGB ranks 65 for risk / return — better than 65% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.


GGB Risk / Return Rank: 6565
Overall Rank
GGB Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7070
Sharpe Ratio Rank
GGB Sortino Ratio Rank: 6464
Sortino Ratio Rank
GGB Omega Ratio Rank: 6161
Omega Ratio Rank
GGB Calmar Ratio Rank: 6363
Calmar Ratio Rank
GGB Martin Ratio Rank: 6767
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Gerdau S.A. (GGB) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


GGBBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.87

0.90

-0.03

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.39

1.39

+0.01

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.17

1.21

-0.04

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.99

1.40

-0.41

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

3.04

6.61

-3.57

Explore GGB risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Gerdau S.A. provided a 3.17% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.11 per share.


0.00%2.00%4.00%6.00%8.00%10.00%12.00%$0.00$0.10$0.20$0.30$0.40$0.50$0.6020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.11$0.11$0.15$0.27$0.56$0.45$0.05$0.06$0.05$0.01$0.01$0.04

Dividend yield

3.17%3.05%5.07%6.63%12.79%11.48%1.33%1.48%1.60%0.34%0.38%4.15%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Gerdau S.A.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.02$0.02
2025$0.00$0.00$0.02$0.00$0.02$0.00$0.00$0.02$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.11
2024$0.00$0.00$0.02$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.00$0.02$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.15
2023$0.00$0.00$0.03$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.00$0.07$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.00$0.27
2022$0.00$0.00$0.03$0.00$0.09$0.00$0.00$0.11$0.00$0.00$0.33$0.00$0.56
2021$0.00$0.00$0.02$0.00$0.06$0.00$0.00$0.08$0.06$0.00$0.23$0.00$0.45

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Gerdau S.A. has a dividend yield of 3.17%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.

Payout Ratio

Gerdau S.A. has a payout ratio of 92.69%, which is above the market average. This might signify the company's strong earnings or financial health. However, it could also hint at a more mature business phase with potentially slower growth.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Gerdau S.A.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Gerdau S.A. was 96.39%, occurring on Jan 21, 2016. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Gerdau S.A. drawdown is 67.75%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-96.39%Jun 20, 20081910Jan 21, 2016
-67.25%Feb 10, 2000404Sep 21, 2001142Apr 17, 2002546
-49.78%Apr 18, 2002115Sep 30, 2002148May 2, 2003263
-35.02%Apr 7, 200423May 10, 200437Jul 2, 200460
-33.36%Mar 8, 200548May 13, 200579Sep 6, 2005127

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Gerdau S.A. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Gerdau S.A. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Steel industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for GGB, comparing it with other companies in the Steel industry. Currently, GGB has a P/E ratio of 5.2. This P/E ratio is considered low compared to industry peers, which may suggest that the stock is undervalued or that the company has weaker growth prospects.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for GGB relative to other companies in the Steel industry. Currently, GGB has a P/S ratio of 0.1. This P/S ratio is low compared to the industry average. It may indicate that the stock is undervalued relative to its revenue, or that the market expects slower growth or lower margins.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for GGB in comparison with other companies in the Steel industry. Currently, GGB has a P/B value of 0.1. This P/B ratio is low compared to industry peers. It might indicate the stock is undervalued or that the company’s assets are not expected to generate strong returns.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items