GGB (Gerdau) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.11 (As of Sep. 09, 2026) — 26% Above Median

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What is Gerdau Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Gerdau GGB -0.99% 76 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.11 as of Sep. 09, 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 0.88. GuruFocus rates GGB with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.92 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 412 Steel companies, Gerdau ranks worse than 60.92% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-09), Gerdau's current share price is $5.01. Gerdau's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $4.50. Gerdau's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.11.

The historical rank and industry rank for Gerdau's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

GGB' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.43   Med: 0.88   Max: 1.69
Current: 1.11

During the past years, Gerdau's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.69. The lowest was 0.43. And the median was 0.88.

GGB's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
60.92% of 412 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.795 vs GGB: 1.11

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Gerdau's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $5.323. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $4.50 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Gerdau  (NYSE:GGB) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Gerdau Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Gerdau Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gerdau's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Gerdau Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Gerdau Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.18 1.21 0.98 0.86 0.92

Gerdau Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.73 0.76 0.92 0.84 0.90

GGB vs NUE, STLD, RS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Gerdau's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Gerdau's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Gerdau's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Gerdau Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Gerdau's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=5.01/4.50
=1.11

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Gerdau's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Gerdau's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=5.323/177.5443*177.5443
=5.323

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 177.5443.

Gerdau Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 3.941 109.986 6.362
201612 3.327 110.802 5.331
201703 3.662 111.869 5.812
201706 3.534 112.115 5.596
201709 3.652 112.777 5.749
201712 3.332 114.068 5.186
201803 3.396 114.868 5.249
201806 3.139 117.038 4.762
201809 3.013 117.881 4.538
201812 3.100 118.340 4.651
201903 3.195 120.124 4.722
201906 3.198 120.977 4.693
201909 3.096 121.292 4.532
201912 3.068 123.436 4.413
202003 2.782 124.092 3.980
202006 2.702 123.557 3.883
202009 2.702 125.095 3.835
202012 2.798 129.012 3.851
202103 2.845 131.660 3.836
202106 3.323 133.871 4.407
202109 3.621 137.913 4.662
202112 3.505 141.992 4.383
202203 3.953 146.537 4.789
202206 4.393 149.784 5.207
202209 4.461 147.800 5.359
202212 4.194 150.207 4.957
202303 4.447 153.352 5.149
202306 4.807 154.519 5.523
202309 4.881 155.464 5.574
202312 4.769 157.148 5.388
202403 4.956 159.372 5.521
202406 4.866 161.052 5.364
202409 4.789 162.342 5.237
202412 4.653 164.740 5.015
202503 4.795 168.102 5.064
202506 4.957 169.670 5.187
202509 5.123 170.739 5.327
202512 4.973 171.765 5.140
202603 5.129 175.066 5.202
202606 5.323 177.544 5.323

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.11 mean?
Gerdau (GGB) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.11 as of Sep. 09, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Gerdau and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 0.88. Over the past decade, Gerdau's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.43 to 1.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Gerdau ranks #251 out of 412 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 60.9%.
Is Gerdau's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Gerdau's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.11 is 26% above median its 10-year median of 0.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.43 to a high of 1.69. The Steel industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.80. Gerdau's value of 1.11 is 39.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gerdau ranks #251 out of 412 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Gerdau has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gerdau's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Gerdau ranks #251 out of 412 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Gerdau in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.80. Gerdau's value of 1.11 is 39.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Gerdau's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.43 to 1.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.88 vs. the industry median of 0.80, 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Steel company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Steel companies is 0.80, based on 412 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Gerdau's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.11 is 39.6% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Gerdau and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gerdau's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.11, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 0.88. 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 (GGB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.92, compared to a current price of $5.01 — trading 27.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.11, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 0.88 and 39.6% above the Steel industry median of 0.80. Gerdau's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gerdau (GGB), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.11 as of Sep. 09, 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 (GGB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gerdau stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $5.01 is trading 27.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.92. GuruFocus considers Gerdau to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for GGB:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.11 (26% above median its 10-year median of 0.88)
  • GF Value™: $3.92 vs. price of $5.01 (27.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 39.6% above the Steel median (#251 of 412)

No single metric tells the full story. See the GGB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Gerdau Business Description

Address Avenida Dra. Ruth Cardoso, 8,501 - 8th Floor, Sao Paulo, SP, BRA, 05425-070
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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