Gerdau S.A (GGBR3) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Gerdau S.A (GGBR3) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 265 days as of March 2026. Defensive assets of R$7.54 Billion (cash R$-, short-term investments R$313.95 Million, receivables R$7.22 Billion) cover 265 days of daily cash needs of R$28.38 Million/day. See GGBR3 working capital ratio to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
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Gerdau S.A Defensive Interval Ratio (1998–2025)
This chart shows how Gerdau S.A's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 28 annual periods from 1998 to 2025. As of March 2026, the ratio stands at 265 days, meaning defensive assets of R$7.54 Billion can fund 265 days of operations without new revenue. See Gerdau S.A balance sheet independence to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Gerdau S.A (1998–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Gerdau S.A from 1998 to 2025, covering 28 annual filings. Each row shows defensive assets, daily cash need, the DIR in days, and the change in days compared to the prior year. For live market cap and the full company financial profile, see GGBR3 company net worth.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (BRL) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 267 days | R$7.23 Billion | R$27.09 Million/day | R$- | R$445.63 Million | ▲ +6 days |
| 2024 | 261 days | R$7.75 Billion | R$29.73 Million/day | R$- | R$509.03 Million | ▼ -37 days |
| 2023 | 298 days | R$9.21 Billion | R$30.92 Million/day | R$- | R$2.34 Billion | ▲ +22 days |
| 2022 | 276 days | R$10.17 Billion | R$36.88 Million/day | R$- | R$2.96 Billion | ▲ +67 days |
| 2021 | 209 days | R$8.04 Billion | R$38.46 Million/day | R$- | R$2.63 Billion | ▼ -78 days |
| 2020 | 287 days | R$9.03 Billion | R$31.46 Million/day | R$- | R$3.04 Billion | ▼ -72 days |
| 2019 | 360 days | R$7.31 Billion | R$20.34 Million/day | R$- | R$3.65 Billion | ▲ +161 days |
| 2018 | 199 days | R$4.63 Billion | R$23.30 Million/day | R$- | R$459.47 Million | ▼ -14 days |
| 2017 | 213 days | R$4.51 Billion | R$21.13 Million/day | R$- | R$821.52 Million | ▼ -29 days |
| 2016 | 243 days | R$5.73 Billion | R$23.62 Million/day | R$- | R$1.02 Billion | ▼ -29 days |
| 2015 | 272 days | R$5.86 Billion | R$21.54 Million/day | R$- | R$1.27 Billion | ▼ -68 days |
| 2014 | 340 days | R$7.24 Billion | R$21.30 Million/day | R$- | R$2.80 Billion | ▲ +27 days |
| 2013 | 313 days | R$6.20 Billion | R$19.83 Million/day | R$- | R$2.12 Billion | ▲ +47 days |
| 2012 | 266 days | R$5.69 Billion | R$21.43 Million/day | R$- | R$1.06 Billion | ▼ -139 days |
| 2011 | 405 days | R$7.51 Billion | R$18.57 Million/day | R$- | R$3.10 Billion | ▲ +35 days |
| 2010 | 370 days | R$5.09 Billion | R$13.76 Million/day | R$- | R$1.12 Billion | ▼ -104 days |
| 2009 | 473 days | R$6.25 Billion | R$13.20 Million/day | R$- | R$2.68 Billion | ▲ +118 days |
| 2008 | 355 days | R$8.25 Billion | R$23.22 Million/day | R$- | R$3.39 Billion | ▼ -32 days |
| 2007 | 387 days | R$7.14 Billion | R$18.44 Million/day | R$- | R$3.13 Billion | ▼ -84 days |
| 2006 | 471 days | R$8.04 Billion | R$17.09 Million/day | R$- | R$4.76 Billion | ▼ -98 days |
| 2005 | 569 days | R$6.12 Billion | R$10.76 Million/day | R$- | R$4.11 Billion | ▲ +304 days |
| 2004 | 264 days | R$3.29 Billion | R$12.46 Million/day | R$- | R$1.07 Billion | ▲ +89 days |
| 2003 | 176 days | R$2.03 Billion | R$11.53 Million/day | R$- | R$681.30 Million | ▲ +8 days |
| 2002 | 168 days | R$2.58 Billion | R$15.40 Million/day | R$- | R$1.30 Billion | ▼ -79 days |
| 2001 | 247 days | R$1.38 Billion | R$5.60 Million/day | R$- | R$710.77 Million | ▲ +12 days |
| 2000 | 234 days | R$1.21 Billion | R$5.18 Million/day | R$- | R$566.34 Million | ▼ -18 days |
| 1999 | 252 days | R$1.32 Billion | R$5.22 Million/day | R$- | R$676.85 Million | ▼ -180 days |
| 1998 | 433 days | R$671.16 Million | R$1.55 Million/day | R$- | R$409.46 Million | — |