GerdauFRA:GDUB 75 FCF Margin % is 1.82% as of Mar. 2026, which is 74% below its 10-year median of 6.89. GuruFocus rates FRA:GDUB with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.12 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 617 Steel companies, Gerdau ranks better than 63.7% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Gerdau's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €50 Mil. Gerdau's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,765 Mil. Therefore, Gerdau's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.82%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gerdau's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:GDUB'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.51 Med: 6.89 Max: 11.9
Current: 3.47
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Gerdau was 11.90%. The lowest was -0.51%. And the median was 6.89%.
FRA:GDUB's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 63.7% of 617
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.06
vs FRA:GDUB: 3.47
Gerdau FCF Margin % Related Terms
Gerdau FCF Margin % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Gerdau's FCF Margin % 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: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Gerdau's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Gerdau's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gerdau's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 FCF Margin % of 1.82% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Gerdau and its competitors. This is 74% below median its historical median of 6.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Gerdau ranks #224 out of 617 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 36.3%.
Is Gerdau's FCF Margin % too high?
Gerdau's current FCF Margin % of 1.82% is 74% below median its 10-year median of 6.89. The Steel industry median FCF Margin % is 1.06. Gerdau's value of 1.82% is 71.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gerdau ranks #224 out of 617 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Gerdau has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gerdau's FCF Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Gerdau ranks #224 out of 617 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Gerdau in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.06. Gerdau's value of 1.82% is 71.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.89 vs. the industry median of 1.06, 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 FCF Margin % for a Steel company?
The median FCF Margin % among Steel companies is 1.06, based on 617 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Gerdau's current FCF Margin % of 1.82% is 71.7% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Gerdau and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gerdau's current FCF Margin % is 1.82%, which is 74% below median its own 10-year median of 6.89. 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 €3.12, compared to a current price of €3.60 — trading 15.4% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 1.82%, which is 74% below median its 10-year median of 6.89 and 71.7% above the Steel industry median of 1.06. Gerdau's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gerdau (FRA:GDUB), the current FCF Margin % is 1.82% as of Mar. 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 €3.60 is trading 15.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.12.
GuruFocus considers Gerdau to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:GDUB:
FCF Margin %: 1.82% (74% below median its 10-year median of 6.89)
GF Value™: €3.12 vs. price of €3.60 (15.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 71.7% above the Steel median (#224 of 617)
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.
75GF Score
Get the complete analysis for FRA:GDUB
FCF Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
FRA:GDUB has been successfully added to your 
