Gerdau (FRA:GDUB) ROCE %: 10.36% (As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:GDUB Gerdau SA FRA:GDUB
75 GF Score
Price €3.60
GF Value €3.12
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Gerdau ROCE %?

Gerdau FRA:GDUB 75 ROCE % is 10.36% as of Mar. 2026. 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Gerdau's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.36%.

Gerdau  (FRA:GDUB) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

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Gerdau ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gerdau's ROCE % 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 ROCE % Chart

Gerdau Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Gerdau Quarterly Data
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Gerdau ROCE % Calculation

Gerdau's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=607.6/( ( (13589.222 - 1698.587) + (12786.939 - 1547.713) )/ 2 )
=607.6/( (11890.635+11239.226)/ 2 )
=607.6/11564.9305
=5.25 %

Gerdau's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=1188.084/( ( (12786.939 - 1547.713) + (13405.637 - 1713.657) )/ 2 )
=1188.084/( ( 11239.226 + 11691.98 )/ 2 )
=1188.084/11465.603
=10.36 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

* 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 ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 10.36% mean?
Gerdau (FRA:GDUB) has a ROCE % of 10.36% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Gerdau's ROCE % too high?
Gerdau's current ROCE % is 10.36%. The Steel industry median ROCE % is 5.61. Gerdau's value of 10.36% is 84.7% above this industry median. 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 ROCE % compare to NUE and STLD?
Gerdau's ROCE % of 10.36% can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.61. Gerdau's value of 10.36% is 84.7% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Steel company?
The median ROCE % among Steel companies is 5.61, based on 625 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Gerdau's current ROCE % of 10.36% is 84.7% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Steel industry, the median ROCE % is 5.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gerdau's current ROCE % is 10.36%. 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 ROCE % is 10.36% and 84.7% above the Steel industry median of 5.61. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gerdau (FRA:GDUB), the current ROCE % is 10.36% 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:

  • ROCE %: 10.36%
  • GF Value™: €3.12 vs. price of €3.60 (15.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 84.7% above the Steel median

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 Business Description

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