Gerdau (FRA:GDUB) Interest Expense: €-219 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

What is Gerdau Interest Expense?

Gerdau FRA:GDUB 74 Interest Expense is €-219 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:GDUB with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.23 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Gerdau's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -47 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-219 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. Gerdau's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € 290 Mil. Gerdau's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -47 Mil. Gerdau's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.21. 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.

Gerdau (FRA:GDUB) Interest Expense Explanation

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

Gerdau's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-47 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €290 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,314 Mil.

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	*	289.771	/	-46.688
	=	6.21

* 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.

Gerdau Interest Expense Historical Data

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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 €-219 Mil.

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What does a Interest Expense of €-219 Mil mean?

Gerdau (FRA:GDUB) has a Interest Expense of €-219 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Gerdau and its competitors.

Is Gerdau's Interest Expense too high?

Gerdau's current Interest Expense is €-219 Mil. Overall, Gerdau has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Gerdau's Interest Expense compare to NUE and STLD?

Gerdau's Interest Expense of €-219 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 Gerdau and its competitors. Gerdau's current Interest Expense is €-219 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.23, compared to a current price of €3.52 — trading 9% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-219 Mil. Gerdau's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 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 Gerdau (FRA:GDUB), the current Interest Expense is €-219 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 €3.52 is trading 9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.23. GuruFocus considers Gerdau to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:GDUB:

Interest Expense: €-219 Mil
GF Value™: €3.23 vs. price of €3.52 (9% above fair value)
GF Score™: 74/100 with 5 warning signs

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Gerdau Business Description

Industry Basic Materials Steel

Comparable Companies BSP:CMIN3 BSP:GOAU3 BSP:USIM3 BSP:CSNA3 BSP:FESA3 BSP:PATI3 NUE XAMS:MT STLD BOM:500228 NSE:TATASTEEL RS TSE:5401 SHSE:600019 XKRX:005490 SHSE:600010 BOM:532286 ASX:BSL BOM:512455 SZSE:000708

Other Exchanges GGB:USA GGBN:Mexico XGGB:Spain GGBR4:Brazil GGBR3:Brazil GGB:Argentina

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

Website https://www2.gerdau.com

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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