Gerdau (FRA:GDUB) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.21 (As of Mar. 2026) — 40% Below Median

Gerdau FRA:GDUB +4.55% 73 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.21 as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 0.35. GuruFocus rates FRA:GDUB with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.36 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 271 Steel companies, Gerdau ranks worse than 60.89% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Gerdau's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.21.

The historical rank and industry rank for Gerdau's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:GDUB' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.19 Med: 0.35 Max: 0.52
Current: 0.47

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Gerdau was 0.52. The lowest was 0.19. And the median was 0.35.

FRA:GDUB's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
60.89% of 271 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.39 vs FRA:GDUB: 0.47

As of today (2026-06-27), the Dividend Yield % of Gerdau is 2.98%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Gerdau was 14.86%. The lowest was 0.30%. And the median was 2.90%.

Gerdau's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.02.

During the past 12 months, Gerdau's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -22.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -40.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.80% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 38.30% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Gerdau was 135.00% per year. The lowest was -43.60% per year. And the median was 1.40% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Gerdau (FRA:GDUB) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

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Gerdau Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gerdau's Dividend Payout Ratio 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.

Gerdau Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Gerdau Annual Data

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FRA:GDUB vs NUE, STLD, RS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Gerdau's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Gerdau's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Gerdau's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Gerdau Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Gerdau's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	0.097	/	0.186
	=	0.52

Gerdau's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	0.017	/	0.081
	=	0.21

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.21 mean?

Gerdau (FRA:GDUB) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.21 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Gerdau and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 0.35. Over the past decade, Gerdau's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 0.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Gerdau ranks #165 out of 271 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 60.9%.

Is Gerdau's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Gerdau's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.21 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 0.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.19 to a high of 0.52. The Steel industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Gerdau's value of 0.21 is 46.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gerdau ranks #165 out of 271 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Gerdau has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Gerdau's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?

According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Gerdau ranks #165 out of 271 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Gerdau in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Gerdau's value of 0.21 is 46.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Gerdau's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.19 to 0.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.35 vs. the industry median of 0.39, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Steel company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Steel companies is 0.39, based on 271 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Gerdau's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.21 is 46.2% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Gerdau and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gerdau's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.21, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 0.35. 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 €3.36, compared to a current price of €3.68 — trading 9.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.21, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 0.35 and 46.2% below the Steel industry median of 0.39. Gerdau's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gerdau (FRA:GDUB), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.21 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 €3.68 is trading 9.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.36. GuruFocus considers Gerdau to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:GDUB:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.21 (40% below median its 10-year median of 0.35)
GF Value™: €3.36 vs. price of €3.68 (9.5% above fair value)
GF Score™: 73/100 with 5 warning signs
Industry Position: 46.2% below the Steel median (#165 of 271)

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Gerdau Business Description

Industry Basic Materials Steel

Comparable Companies BSP:CMIN3 BSP:USIM3 BSP:GOAU3 BSP:CSNA3 BSP:FESA3 BSP:PATI3 BSP:TKNO3 NUE XAMS:MT STLD BOM:500228 NSE:TATASTEEL XKRX:005490 RS SHSE:600019 TSE:5401 SHSE:600010 BOM:532286 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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