Gerdau S.A (GGBR3) — Cash Flow Quality Index
Gerdau S.A (GGBR3) has a Cash Flow Quality Index of 1.49x as of March 2026. Operating cash flow of R$1.51 Billion exceeds net income of R$1.01 Billion, indicating high earnings quality where cash backs reported profits. Explore cash flow conversion of Gerdau S.A to assess how effectively this company generates cash.
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Gerdau S.A Cash Flow Quality Index (1998–2025)
Historical Cash Flow Quality Index for Gerdau S.A across 25 annual periods. Values consistently above 1.0x indicate high-quality earnings. Check Gerdau S.A (GGBR3) reinvestment rate to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
Annual Cash Flow Quality Index for Gerdau S.A (1998–2025)
Year-by-year earnings quality comparison for Gerdau S.A. For live market cap and the full company financial profile, see market value of Gerdau S.A.
| Year | Quality Index | Operating CF (BRL) | Net Income | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5.58x | R$7.73 Billion | R$1.39 Billion | ▲ +125.3% |
| 2024 | 2.47x | R$11.38 Billion | R$4.60 Billion | ▲ +66.7% |
| 2023 | 1.48x | R$11.14 Billion | R$7.50 Billion | ▲ +52.9% |
| 2022 | 0.97x | R$11.15 Billion | R$11.48 Billion | ▲ +20.7% |
| 2021 | 0.80x | R$12.52 Billion | R$15.56 Billion | ▼ -70.0% |
| 2020 | 2.68x | R$6.41 Billion | R$2.39 Billion | ▲ +98.8% |
| 2019 | 1.35x | R$1.64 Billion | R$1.22 Billion | ▲ +57.1% |
| 2018 | 0.86x | R$2.00 Billion | R$2.33 Billion | ▼ -50.2% |
| 2014 | 1.73x | R$2.57 Billion | R$1.49 Billion | ▼ -28.6% |
| 2013 | 2.42x | R$4.10 Billion | R$1.69 Billion | ▼ -16.7% |
| 2012 | 2.90x | R$4.34 Billion | R$1.50 Billion | ▲ +256.1% |
| 2011 | 0.82x | R$1.71 Billion | R$2.10 Billion | ▼ -51.6% |
| 2010 | 1.68x | R$4.14 Billion | R$2.46 Billion | ▼ -73.4% |
| 2009 | 6.32x | R$6.35 Billion | R$1.00 Billion | ▲ +774.0% |
| 2008 | 0.72x | R$3.58 Billion | R$4.94 Billion | ▼ -64.8% |
| 2007 | 2.05x | R$5.91 Billion | R$2.88 Billion | ▲ +113.6% |
| 2006 | 0.96x | R$3.10 Billion | R$3.23 Billion | ▲ +211.2% |
| 2005 | 0.31x | R$805.74 Million | R$2.61 Billion | ▼ -68.8% |
| 2004 | 0.99x | R$3.05 Billion | R$3.08 Billion | ▲ +7.8% |
| 2003 | 0.92x | R$1.35 Billion | R$1.47 Billion | ▼ -39.3% |
| 2002 | 1.51x | R$1.24 Billion | R$820.63 Million | ▼ -19.0% |
| 2001 | 1.87x | R$725.41 Million | R$388.64 Million | ▲ +56.1% |
| 2000 | 1.20x | R$439.68 Million | R$367.67 Million | ▼ -22.0% |
| 1999 | 1.53x | R$540.63 Million | R$352.75 Million | ▲ +10.3% |
| 1998 | 1.39x | R$325.25 Million | R$234.15 Million | — |