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Closing prices as of

28 AUG 2026

GGBR4

(Gerdau S.A.)

B3 LISTED

Materials • São Paulo, Brazil

R$ 23.8

+2.32%

Reference Price • Change over 90 days

Research Synthesis

Consensus across all agents

BULLISH • 74%

The overall case leans bullish because both analysts agree the company is fundamentally sound: it appears financially disciplined, has a long record of remaining profitable through difficult conditions, and has consistently returned cash to shareholders. That combination suggests this is a real operating business with staying power rather than a fragile story dependent on optimistic forecasts. The main disagreement is not about balance-sheet quality but about business predictability and price. One view sees a clear margin of safety, while the other sees the shares as closer to fair value and therefore less forgiving if conditions weaken. That difference matters because this is a cyclical steel business, where results can swing with the broader economy and industry pricing even if management executes well. Weighing both perspectives together, the evidence supports a positive but not aggressive stance. The company looks strong enough to justify ownership, especially for investors comfortable with cyclical industries, but the case is better described as value-supported quality than as a highly predictable compounding machine. In short: good business health and shareholder discipline support a bullish call, though expectations should stay measured because earnings can be uneven and the upside may depend on buying discipline.

Strength

Financial quality is strong — conservative debt, durable profitability, and a consistent record of paying shareholders support resilience.

Caution

Cyclicality is the main risk — earnings can swing sharply, making the stock more vulnerable if industry conditions weaken.

Watch

Watch for sustained profitability through the next industry slowdown and whether the share price continues to offer a clear margin of safety.

Agent Conviction Scores

Ben Graham

Deep Value Agent

BULLISH • 90%

Viewed in the light of Benjamin Graham’s principles, this appears to be a sound and sensible common-stock commitment rather than a speculation. The company operates in a basic, long-established industry, and its affairs suggest financial strength of a reassuring kind. Its condition appears sturdy, its obligations appear well-contained, and it has the look of an enterprise able to endure adversity without placing the shareholder in immediate jeopardy. That is the first requirement of an intelligent investment. Second, while its earnings record is not perfectly smooth, it is sufficiently stable over time to qualify as a proven business rather than a hopeful venture. Graham never required brilliance; he required dependability. Here we seem to have a company that has shown it can earn money through varying conditions, even if results have not advanced in a straight line. For a cyclical business such as steel, that kind of record deserves respect. Third, the continued dividend record adds a valuable touch of character. A company that returns cash to its owners year after year demonstrates both earning power and a degree of shareholder consideration. Dividends are not everything, but they help distinguish a real business achievement from accounting optimism. Most important of all, the shares appear to sell at a price that does not ask the investor to rely on rosy expectations. One is not being invited to pay dearly for promises about the future, but rather to purchase a substantial business at a level that seems to allow for a margin of safety. That margin is the central concept in sound investing. It is what protects us when business conditions disappoint, when industries weaken, or when the market has been too gloomy or too cheerful. So, in plain terms: this is not the sort of situation where one must guess at a brilliant future to justify the purchase. Instead, it seems to offer financial strength, a respectable operating record, a consistent dividend habit, and a price that leaves room for error. That combination is exactly the kind of circumstance Graham would generally favor. The only caution is that the business belongs to a cyclical industry, so one should expect fluctuations and avoid overenthusiasm. But judged conservatively, the evidence supports a bullish conclusion.

Inner Scoring Radar

Earnings

Stability 75/100

Growth 67/100

The track record suggests generally acceptable stability, with positive results in most years, though not all. Growth is present, but it has been uneven, so the overall picture is encouraging without being fully consistent.

Financial

Liquidity 100/100

Leverage 100/100

Payout 100/100

The business appears financially solid, with healthy working capital, steady profits, and a cautious approach to debt that suggests low balance-sheet risk. It has also maintained dividend payments every year for the past 12 years.

Valuation 100/100

Trading at 1.0x Graham Number — below intrinsic ceiling, strong margin of safety.

Warren Buffett

Value & Moat Agent

NEUTRAL • 67%

If I were looking at this business through my usual lens, I would begin by saying this is not a poor business. It has some qualities I like. The company appears to earn solid returns on the capital employed in the business, and it has not burdened itself with reckless financing. That tells me the operation has been run with a degree of discipline, and discipline is a very valuable trait in any enterprise. Management also seems to have behaved in a reasonably shareholder-minded way over time, which matters a great deal because investors ultimately live with the capital allocation decisions of the people in charge. But investing is not only about finding a decent business. It is about finding a business whose future economics can be understood with a fair amount of confidence. Here is where my enthusiasm cools. Steel is typically a cyclical business. Even when management is capable and operations are efficient, results can still move around considerably because the economics of the industry are influenced by forces outside management’s control. When earnings rise and fall in an uneven pattern, it becomes harder to judge the long-term earning power of the business with the certainty I prefer. I have often said that I like wonderful businesses with durable earning power. This company looks more like a competent business in a tougher line of work than a truly exceptional business protected by a wide moat. That does not make it unattractive at any price, but it does mean I would want a meaningful bargain before becoming enthusiastic. And from what you’ve provided, the shares seem to be priced around a fair estimate of value rather than at a level that offers a large margin of safety. So my conclusion would be neutral. I would not rush to sell a business that is fundamentally sound and sensibly managed if I already owned it. But I also would not be eager to buy aggressively when the business is cyclical, the earnings record is uneven, and the price does not appear to give me much room for error. In plain English: this looks like a respectable company, but not the kind of predictably wonderful enterprise I would be delighted to own in size at today’s apparent terms.

Inner Scoring Radar

Fundamentals

ROE 100/100

ROIC 100/100

Leverage 100/100

Returns on equity and invested capital have stayed above the cost of capital over time, suggesting steady value creation. Leverage has also remained conservative and within a healthy range for the industry.

Consistency

Revenue 50/100

Margin 70/100

Net Income 25/100

Revenue has grown in starts and stops rather than along a steady path. Profitability is generally positive, but margins swing enough to suggest only moderate pricing strength and some sensitivity to costs or sales. Earnings have also turned negative at times, adding risk.

Management

Ownership 72/100

Earnings 73/100

Payout 100/100

Ownership appears fairly strong and stable, with long-term control staying aligned despite shifts between related holders. Results have been mostly positive, growth uneven but present, and dividends paid in all 12 recent years, with some caution warranted around recent turnover.

Valuation 60/100

Fair valuation: market price is close to estimated intrinsic value, leaving little room for error.

Financial Metrics

Revenue vs Net Income Trend

BRL thousands • 2014-2025

Revenue

Net Income

Balance Sheet Key Components

BRL thousands • 2014-2025

Fixed Assets

Other

Net Debt

Working Capital

Leverage & Efficiency Trends

Debt to Equity 0.1x

Well below materials industry average.

Operating Margin 10.0%

Positive operating margin trend, but with significant period-to-period volatility.

Return on Equity 1.7x

Return on equity has consistently exceeded the cost of capital, indicating value creation.

Return on Invested Capital 1.5x

Return on invested capital has consistently exceeded the cost of capital, indicating value creation.

Operating Margin Trend

% • 2014-2025

Ownership Structure & Distributions

Voting Ownership

Shareholder	Voting %
Family Gerdau Johannpeter	85.9%
Free Float	14.1%

Payout History

DIVIDEND

R$ 0.621 / share

Dec 2025

DIVIDEND

R$ 0.820 / share

Dec 2024

DIVIDEND

R$ 1.044 / share

Dec 2023

DIVIDEND

R$ 2.748 / share

Dec 2022