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GerdauFRA:GDUB -2.86%66 Days Sales Outstanding is 29.93 as of Jun. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 26.43. GuruFocus rates FRA:GDUB with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.21 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 603 Steel companies, Gerdau ranks better than 74.46% on this metric.
Gerdau's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €993 Mil. Gerdau's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €3,027 Mil.
Hence, Gerdau's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 29.93.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gerdau's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:GDUB'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.32 Med: 26.43 Max: 39.57
Current: 29.76
During the past 13 years, Gerdau's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 39.57. The lowest was 21.32. And the median was 26.43.
FRA:GDUB's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 74.46% of 603
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 50.4
vs FRA:GDUB: 29.76
Gerdau's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Jun. 2025 (31.82) to Jun. 2026 (29.93).
Gerdau (FRA:GDUB) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Gerdau Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Gerdau Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gerdau's Days Sales Outstanding 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.
FRA:GDUB vs NUE, STLD, RS: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Gerdau's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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 Days Sales Outstanding vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Gerdau's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gerdau's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* 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 (FRA:GDUB) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 29.93 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Gerdau and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 26.43. Over the past decade, Gerdau's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 21.32 to 39.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Gerdau ranks #154 out of 603 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 25.5%.
Is Gerdau's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Gerdau's current Days Sales Outstanding of 29.93 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 26.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.32 to a high of 39.57. The Steel industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 50.40. Gerdau's value of 29.93 is 40.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gerdau ranks #154 out of 603 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 Days Sales Outstanding compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Gerdau ranks #154 out of 603 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts Gerdau in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 50.40. Gerdau's value of 29.93 is 40.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Gerdau's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 21.32 to 39.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.43 vs. the industry median of 50.40, Gerdau has consistently been below 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 Days Sales Outstanding for a Steel company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Steel companies is 50.40, based on 603 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Gerdau's current Days Sales Outstanding of 29.93 is 40.6% below 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 Days Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Gerdau and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 50.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gerdau's current Days Sales Outstanding is 29.93, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 26.43. 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 €3.21, compared to a current price of €4.08 — trading 27.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 29.93, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 26.43 and 40.6% below the Steel industry median of 50.40. 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 Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gerdau (FRA:GDUB), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 29.93 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 €4.08 is trading 27.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.21.
GuruFocus considers Gerdau to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:GDUB:
Days Sales Outstanding: 29.93 (13% above median its 10-year median of 26.43)
GF Value™: €3.21 vs. price of €4.08 (27.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 40.6% below the Steel median (#154 of 603)
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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