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GerdauFRA:GDUB +1.45%66 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 7.20% as of Jun. 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 11.50. GuruFocus rates FRA:GDUB with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.45 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 604 Steel companies, Gerdau ranks better than 59.44% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Gerdau's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was -0.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 7.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 13.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 10.20% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value per Share Growth Rate of Gerdau was 73.10% per year. The lowest was -19.80% per year. And the median was 11.50% per year.
Gerdau (FRA:GDUB) 3-Year Book Growth Rate Explanation
Book Value per Share is the ratio of equity available to common shareholders divided by the shares outstanding. Book value per share effectively indicates a firm's net asset value on a per-share basis. It can be used by investors to gauge whether a stock price is undervalued by comparing it to the firm's market value per share. Theoretically, it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated.
Gerdau 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
FRA:GDUB vs NUE, STLD, RS: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Gerdau's 3-Year Book Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Book Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Gerdau 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Gerdau's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gerdau's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 7.20% mean?
Gerdau (FRA:GDUB) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 7.20% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Gerdau and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 11.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Gerdau ranks #245 out of 604 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 40.6%.
Is Gerdau's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Gerdau's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 7.20% is 37% below median its 10-year median of 11.50. The Steel industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.35. Gerdau's value of 7.20% is 65.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gerdau ranks #245 out of 604 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Gerdau has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gerdau's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Gerdau ranks #245 out of 604 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This puts Gerdau in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.35. Gerdau's value of 7.20% is 65.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.50 vs. the industry median of 4.35, Gerdau has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Book Growth Rate for a Steel company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Steel companies is 4.35, based on 604 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Book Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Book Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Gerdau's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 7.20% is 65.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Book Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Book Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Gerdau and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gerdau's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 7.20%, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 11.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gerdau stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gerdau (FRA:GDUB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.45, compared to a current price of €4.20 — trading 21.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 7.20%, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 11.50 and 65.5% above the Steel industry median of 4.35. Gerdau's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Book Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Book Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gerdau (FRA:GDUB), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 7.20% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Gerdau (FRA:GDUB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gerdau stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €4.20 is trading 21.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.45.
GuruFocus considers Gerdau to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:GDUB:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 7.20% (37% below median its 10-year median of 11.50)
GF Value™: €3.45 vs. price of €4.20 (21.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 65.5% above the Steel median (#245 of 604)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:GDUB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gerdau SA produces steel and steel products. The company operates in civil construction, agriculture, automotive, iron ore, exports, research and development, and home steel products sectors. It offers products such as nails, rebar, columns, billets, slabs, tribar tutors, mechanical construction bars, and reinforced steel locks. The company's geographical segment includes Brazil Segment; North America Segment; South America Segment as well as Special Steel Operations. It derives the majority of its revenue from the Brazil Operations segment, which includes the long, flat and special steel operations and the iron ore operation located in Brazil and joint ventures and associated companies located in Brazil.
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