GERDAU SA -SPON ADR (GGB)

US3737371050 - ADR

3.5  -0.06 (-1.69%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, GGB scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. GGB was compared to 155 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. GGB has an average financial health and profitability rating. GGB has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. Finally GGB also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make GGB a good candidate for value and dividend investing.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year GGB was profitable.
In the past year GGB had a positive cash flow from operations.
GGB had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years GGB 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.

1.2 Ratios

GGB has negative profitability rations, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA N/A
ROE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)13.41%
ROA(5y)9.39%
ROE(3y)22.94%
ROE(5y)16.45%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A

1.3 Margins

GGB has a Profit Margin of 13.86%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GGB outperforms 85.16% of its industry peers.
GGB's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
GGB has a Operating Margin of 20.14%. This is in the better half of the industry: GGB outperforms 78.71% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GGB has grown nicely.
GGB's Gross Margin of 22.75% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GGB outperforms 61.94% of its industry peers.
GGB's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 20.14%
PM (TTM) 13.86%
GM 22.75%
OM growth 3Y35.33%
OM growth 5Y27.01%
PM growth 3Y65.9%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y28.99%
GM growth 5Y18.44%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

GGB does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
GGB has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.

2.2 Solvency

There is no outstanding debt for GGB. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC12.24%

2.3 Liquidity

GGB has a Current Ratio of 2.32. This indicates that GGB is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 2.32, GGB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.74% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.00 indicates that GGB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of GGB (1.00) is worse than 69.03% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.32
Quick Ratio 1

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for GGB have decreased strongly by -48.47% in the last year.
GGB shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 55.02% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.19% in the past year.
GGB shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 17.42% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-48.47%
EPS 3Y112.47%
EPS 5Y55.02%
EPS growth Q2Q-57.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.19%
Revenue growth 3Y27.63%
Revenue growth 5Y17.42%
Revenue growth Q2QN/A

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -18.85% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
Based on estimates for the next years, GGB will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -2.35% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-28.1%
EPS Next 2Y-34.05%
EPS Next 3Y-24.91%
EPS Next 5Y-18.85%
Revenue Next Year-13.07%
Revenue Next 2Y-8.95%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.32%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.35%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 5.15, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of GGB.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of GGB indicates a rather cheap valuation: GGB is cheaper than 96.77% of the companies listed in the same industry.
GGB's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.25.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.13 indicates a rather cheap valuation of GGB.
GGB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GGB is cheaper than 96.77% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GGB to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.67), we can say GGB is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.15
Fwd PE 6.13

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GGB is valued cheaper than 99.35% of the companies in the same industry.
98.71% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GGB, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 4.59
EV/EBITDA 1.64

4.3 Compensation for Growth

GGB's earnings are expected to decrease with -24.91% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.09
EPS Next 2Y-34.05%
EPS Next 3Y-24.91%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

GGB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.17%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.87, GGB pays a better dividend. On top of this GGB pays more dividend than 92.26% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.45, GGB pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.17%

5.2 History

The dividend of GGB is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 131.13%!
GGB has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)131.13%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0

5.3 Sustainability

GGB pays out 51.57% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The Dividend Rate of GGB has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP51.57%
EPS Next 2Y-34.05%
EPS Next 3Y-24.91%

GERDAU SA -SPON ADR

NYSE:GGB (4/25/2024, 9:11:09 AM)

3.5

-0.06 (-1.69%)

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GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
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Fwd PE 6.13
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ROA N/A
ROE N/A
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ROICexgc
OM 20.14%
PM (TTM) 13.86%
GM 22.75%
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Current Ratio 2.32
Quick Ratio 1
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EPS 3Y112.47%
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