Metalurgica Gerdau (BSP:GOAU3) Interest Expense: R$-1,298 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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BSP:GOAU3 Metalurgica Gerdau SA BSP:GOAU3
60 GF Score
Price R$9.83
GF Value R$6.59
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Metalurgica Gerdau Interest Expense?

Metalurgica Gerdau BSP:GOAU3 -0.71% 60 Interest Expense is R$-1,298 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:GOAU3 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of R$6.59 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Metalurgica Gerdau's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$ -282 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R$-1,298 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Metalurgica Gerdau's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$ 1,777 Mil. Metalurgica Gerdau's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$ -282 Mil. Metalurgica Gerdau's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.30. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.


Metalurgica Gerdau  (BSP:GOAU3) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Metalurgica Gerdau's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$-282 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$1,777 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$13,992 Mil.

Metalurgica Gerdau's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*1777.381/-282.264
=6.30

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.


Metalurgica Gerdau Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Metalurgica Gerdau's Interest Expense 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.

Metalurgica Gerdau Interest Expense Chart

Metalurgica Gerdau Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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Metalurgica Gerdau Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense 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 R$-1,298 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of R$-1,298 Mil mean?
Metalurgica Gerdau (BSP:GOAU3) has a Interest Expense of R$-1,298 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Metalurgica Gerdau and its competitors.
Is Metalurgica Gerdau's Interest Expense too high?
Metalurgica Gerdau's current Interest Expense is R$-1,298 Mil. Overall, Metalurgica Gerdau has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metalurgica Gerdau's Interest Expense compare to NUE and STLD?
Metalurgica Gerdau's Interest Expense of R$-1,298 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 Interest Expense for a Steel company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Steel industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Metalurgica Gerdau and its competitors. Metalurgica Gerdau's current Interest Expense is R$-1,298 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metalurgica Gerdau stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metalurgica Gerdau (BSP:GOAU3) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$6.59, compared to a current price of R$9.83 — trading 49.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is R$-1,298 Mil. Metalurgica Gerdau's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Metalurgica Gerdau (BSP:GOAU3), the current Interest Expense is R$-1,298 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 Metalurgica Gerdau (BSP:GOAU3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metalurgica Gerdau stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$9.83 is trading 49.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$6.59. GuruFocus considers Metalurgica Gerdau to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:GOAU3:

  • Interest Expense: R$-1,298 Mil
  • GF Value™: R$6.59 vs. price of R$9.83 (49.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:GOAU3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Metalurgica Gerdau Business Description

Other Exchanges GOAU4:Brazil
Address Avenida Farrapos, 1811, Porto Alegre, RS, BRA, 90220005
Metalurgica Gerdau SA produces steel and steel products used in construction, industrial, agricultural and automotive sectors. Its products include steel columns, nails, transfer bars for the construction sector; billet, electrodes, mechanical construction wire rods for the industrial sector; staples, steel posts, tribars, galvanized wires for agricultural sector; mechanical construction ingots, mechanical construction wires, and various other products for the automotive sector. Its revenue is generated by sales of long steel to nonresidential construction and infrastructure sector in North America.
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