Gerdau S.A
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 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 constr… Read more
Gerdau S.A (GGBN) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: MX$54.74 Billion MXN
Based on the latest financial reports, Gerdau S.A (GGBN) has net assets worth MX$54.74 Billion MXN as of September 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (MX$87.26 Billion) and total liabilities (MX$32.52 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | MX$54.74 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 62.73% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 5.58% |
| 5-Year Change | 87.14% |
| 10-Year Change | 81.96% |
| Growth Volatility | 14.45 |
Gerdau S.A - Net Assets Trend (2013–2024)
This chart illustrates how Gerdau S.A's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Gerdau S.A (2013–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Gerdau S.A from 2013 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | MX$58.17 Billion | +18.15% |
| 2023-12-31 | MX$49.24 Billion | +6.35% |
| 2022-12-31 | MX$46.30 Billion | +8.13% |
| 2021-12-31 | MX$42.82 Billion | +37.74% |
| 2020-12-31 | MX$31.09 Billion | +14.40% |
| 2019-12-31 | MX$27.17 Billion | +4.76% |
| 2018-12-31 | MX$25.94 Billion | +8.56% |
| 2017-12-31 | MX$23.89 Billion | -1.57% |
| 2016-12-31 | MX$24.27 Billion | -24.07% |
| 2015-12-31 | MX$31.97 Billion | -3.86% |
| 2014-12-31 | MX$33.25 Billion | +3.85% |
| 2013-12-31 | MX$32.02 Billion | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Gerdau S.A's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 125.7% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | MX$24.24 Billion | 41.83% |
| Other Components | MX$33.71 Billion | 58.17% |
| Total Equity | MX$57.95 Billion | 100.00% |
Gerdau S.A Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Gerdau S.A ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
NKT A/S
PINK:NRKBF
|
$3.97 Billion |
|
Spirit Aerosystems Holdings Inc
NYSE:SPR
|
$3.97 Billion |
|
Ipsen SA
PA:IPN
|
$3.98 Billion |
|
Hubei Xingfa Chemicals Group Co Ltd
SHG:600141
|
$3.98 Billion |
|
SG Micro Corp
SHE:300661
|
$3.97 Billion |
|
Merit Medical Systems Inc
NASDAQ:MMSI
|
$3.97 Billion |
|
Shenzhen Transsion Holdings Co Ltd
SHG:688036
|
$3.96 Billion |
|
Ondas Holdings Inc.
NASDAQ:ONDS
|
$3.96 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Gerdau S.A's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 49,058,959,000 to 57,948,759,000, a change of 8,889,800,000 (18.1%).
- Net income of 4,566,317,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 1,656,414,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 1,194,726,000 reduced equity.
- Other factors increased equity by 7,174,623,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | MX$4.57 Billion | +7.88% |
| Dividends Paid | MX$1.66 Billion | -2.86% |
| Share Repurchases | MX$1.19 Billion | -2.06% |
| Other Changes | MX$7.17 Billion | +12.38% |
| Total Change | MX$- | 18.12% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Gerdau S.A's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 2.25x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 4.62x to 2.25x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-12-31 | MX$13.83 | MX$63.90 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | MX$15.17 | MX$63.90 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | MX$15.87 | MX$63.90 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | MX$18.14 | MX$63.90 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | MX$24.98 | MX$63.90 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | MX$26.40 | MX$63.90 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | MX$28.04 | MX$63.90 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | MX$28.39 | MX$63.90 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Gerdau S.A utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 7.88%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 6.81%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.77x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.50x
- Recent ROE (7.88%) is above the historical average (7.27%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 5.22% | 3.97% | 0.68x | 1.92x | MX$-1.45 Billion |
| 2014 | 4.36% | 3.30% | 0.67x | 1.96x | MX$-1.82 Billion |
| 2015 | -14.36% | -10.44% | 0.62x | 2.21x | MX$-7.72 Billion |
| 2016 | -12.03% | -7.68% | 0.69x | 2.27x | MX$-5.29 Billion |
| 2017 | -1.52% | -0.97% | 0.73x | 2.13x | MX$-2.72 Billion |
| 2018 | 8.95% | 4.99% | 0.90x | 1.99x | MX$-269.19 Million |
| 2019 | 4.47% | 3.04% | 0.73x | 2.00x | MX$-1.49 Billion |
| 2020 | 7.74% | 5.45% | 0.69x | 2.05x | MX$-697.97 Million |
| 2021 | 36.52% | 19.86% | 1.06x | 1.73x | MX$11.30 Billion |
| 2022 | 24.78% | 13.86% | 1.12x | 1.60x | MX$6.81 Billion |
| 2023 | 15.29% | 10.89% | 0.92x | 1.53x | MX$2.60 Billion |
| 2024 | 7.88% | 6.81% | 0.77x | 1.50x | MX$-1.23 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Gerdau S.A's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Steel industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Steel
- Average net assets among peers: $2,627,584,000
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 9.90%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerdau S.A (GGBN) | MX$54.74 Billion | 5.22% | 0.59x | $3.97 Billion |
| G Collado S.A.B. de C.V (COLLADO) | $1.07 Billion | 31.53% | 2.29x | $49.29 Million |
| Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional (SIDN) | $5.73 Billion | -1.83% | 7.68x | $831.16 Million |
| Grupo Simec S.A.B. de C.V (SIMECB) | $1.08 Billion | 0.00% | 3.44x | $642.65 Million |