Gerdau S.A. (GGB)

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Gerdau S.A. (GGB) is up 16.7% since the beginning of the year. At $4 per share, GGB is trading 14.7% below its 52-week high of $5. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of GGB shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,321.

Gerdau S.A. (GGB) has returned 16.70% so far this year and 53.84% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, GGB has achieved an annualized return of 17.44%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 10, 1999, GGB's average daily return is +0.11%, while the average monthly return is +2.24%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.6 years.

Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% 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%.

Gerdau S.A. has an annualized alpha of 16.20%, beta of 1.40, and R2 of 0.28 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 10, 1999.

• This stock captured 233.57% of S&P 500 Index gains and 155.57% 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.

GGB ranks 79 for risk / return — better than 79% 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.

Gerdau S.A. provided a 3.04% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.13 per share.

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.

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.

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 61.74%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

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.

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.