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Gerdau's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €379 Mil. Gerdau's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,326 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Gerdau's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €379 Mil. Gerdau's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,765 Mil. Therefore, Gerdau's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.72%.
Gerdau had a gross margin of 13.72% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Gerdau was 26.57%. The lowest was 9.20%. And the median was 13.43%.
Warning Sign:
Gerdau SA gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -8.6%.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Gerdau had a gross margin of 13.72% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Gerdau Gross Profit Related Terms
Gerdau Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gerdau's Gross Profit 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: Gross Profit Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Gerdau's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Gerdau's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gerdau's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €1,326 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
Gerdau's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Gerdau (FRA:GDUB) has a Gross Profit of €1,326 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Gerdau and its competitors.
Is Gerdau's Gross Profit too high?
Gerdau's current Gross Profit is €1,326 Mil. Overall, Gerdau has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gerdau's Gross Profit compare to NUE and STLD?
Gerdau's Gross Profit of €1,326 Mil can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for a Steel company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Steel industry context. However, Gross Profit should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Gerdau and its competitors. Gerdau's current Gross Profit is €1,326 Mil. 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 Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.15, compared to a current price of €4.22 — trading 34% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is €1,326 Mil. Gerdau's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gerdau (FRA:GDUB), the current Gross Profit is €1,326 Mil 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 €4.22 is trading 34% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.15.
GuruFocus considers Gerdau to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:GDUB:
Gross Profit: €1,326 Mil
GF Value™: €3.15 vs. price of €4.22 (34% above fair value)
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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