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Sector:
Basic MaterialsIndustry:
Steel & IronCountry:
BrazilIPO:
10 March 1999Website:
http://www2.gerdau.comNext earnings report:
06 November 2024Last dividends:
13 August 2024Next dividends:
N/APrice
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Gerdau (GGB) has become technically an oversold stock now, which implies exhaustion of the heavy selling pressure on it. This, combined with strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in revising earnings estimates higher, indicates a potential trend reversal for the stock in the near term.
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If you are looking for stocks that have gained strong momentum recently but are still trading at reasonable prices, Gerdau (GGB) could be a great choice. It is one of the several stocks that passed through our 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen.
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
Gerdau S.A. faces short-term challenges due to cheap Chinese steel exports but should benefit from significant infrastructure spending in the US and Brazil. GGB has significant exposure to the US market, which accounts for more than half its gross profits and should offset the impacts of Chinese steel exported to Brazil. Gerdau has a strong balance sheet and is well-capitalized to ride out these challenges and then benefit from the increased government spending in its key markets.
Gerdau, a Brazilian steel giant, has faced challenges in 2023 due to a significant slowdown in domestic steel demand and uncertainties driven by China's economy. Despite these challenges, Gerdau has managed its finances well, maintaining a healthy balance sheet with a strong focus on capital management and a comfortable debt structure. While the company's long-term outlook remains attractive, its stock valuation has risen compared to previous years, making it less compelling for short-term investors.
Gerdau is well-positioned to benefit from increasing global steel demand and potential supply problems in the USA. The company has a strong balance sheet and shows an excellent ability to generate cash flows significantly exceeding the cost of capital. The management team has skin in the game and manages the company efficiently.
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
What type of business is Gerdau SA?
Gerdau S.A., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a steel producer company. The company operates through Brazil Business, North America Business, South America Business, and Special Steel Business segments. It also provides semi-finished products, including billets, blooms, and slabs; common long rolled products, such as rebars, wire rods, merchant bars, light shapes, and profiles to the construction and manufacturing industries; drawn products comprising barbed and barbless fence wires, galvanized wires, fences, concrete reinforcing wire mesh, nails, and clamps for manufacturing, construction, and agricultural industries; and special steel products used in auto parts, light and heavy vehicles, and agricultural machinery, as well as in the oil and gas, wind energy, machinery and equipment, mining and rail, and other markets. In addition, the company offers flat products, such as hot-rolled steel coils and heavy plates; and resells flat steel products. Further, it operates mines that produce iron ore located in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais. The company sells its products through independent distributors, direct sales from the mills, and its retail network. Gerdau S.A. was founded in 1901 and is based in São Paulo, Brazil.
What sector is Gerdau SA in?
Gerdau SA is in the Basic Materials sector
What industry is Gerdau SA in?
Gerdau SA is in the Steel & Iron industry
What country is Gerdau SA from?
Gerdau SA is headquartered in Brazil
When did Gerdau SA go public?
Gerdau SA initial public offering (IPO) was on 10 March 1999
What is Gerdau SA website?
https://www2.gerdau.com
Is Gerdau SA in the S&P 500?
No, Gerdau SA is not included in the S&P 500 index
Is Gerdau SA in the NASDAQ 100?
No, Gerdau SA is not included in the NASDAQ 100 index
Is Gerdau SA in the Dow Jones?
No, Gerdau SA is not included in the Dow Jones index
When was Gerdau SA the previous earnings report?
No data
When does Gerdau SA earnings report?
The next expected earnings date for Gerdau SA is 06 November 2024