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The historical data trend for Gerdau's Total 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.
FRA:GDUB vs NUE, STLD, RS: Total Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Gerdau's Total Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Total 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 Total Payout Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Gerdau's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gerdau's Total Payout Ratio falls into.
* 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 (FRA:GDUB) has a Total Payout Ratio of 1.37 as of Jul. 22, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Gerdau and its competitors.
Is Gerdau's Total Payout Ratio too high?
Gerdau's current Total Payout Ratio is 1.37. 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 Total Payout Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
Gerdau's Total Payout Ratio of 1.37 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 Total Payout Ratio for a Steel company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Steel industry context. However, Total Payout Ratio 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 Total Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Gerdau and its competitors. Gerdau's current Total Payout Ratio is 1.37. 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 €3.32, compared to a current price of €3.98 — trading 19.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 1.37. Gerdau's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gerdau (FRA:GDUB), the current Total Payout Ratio is 1.37 as of Jul. 22, 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 €3.98 is trading 19.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.32.
GuruFocus considers Gerdau to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:GDUB:
Total Payout Ratio: 1.37
GF Value™: €3.32 vs. price of €3.98 (19.9% 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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