
Gerdau SA
BOVESPA:GGBR4

Operating Margin
Gerdau SA
Operating Margin represents how efficiently a company is able to generate profit through its core operations.
Higher ratios are generally better, illustrating the company is efficient in its operations and is good at turning sales into profits.
Operating Margin Across Competitors
Country | Company | Market Cap |
Operating Margin |
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BR |
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Gerdau SA
BOVESPA:GGBR4
|
34.9B BRL |
8%
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|
ZA |
K
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Kumba Iron Ore Ltd
JSE:KIO
|
99.3B Zac |
32%
|
|
BR |
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Vale SA
BOVESPA:VALE3
|
237.8B BRL |
28%
|
|
AU |
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Fortescue Metals Group Ltd
ASX:FMG
|
56.4B AUD |
37%
|
|
AU |
F
|
Fortescue Ltd
XMUN:FVJ
|
32B EUR |
37%
|
|
US |
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Nucor Corp
NYSE:NUE
|
33.9B USD |
7%
|
|
IN |
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JSW Steel Ltd
NSE:JSWSTEEL
|
2.5T INR |
9%
|
|
LU |
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ArcelorMittal SA
AEX:MT
|
24.4B EUR |
6%
|
|
IN |
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Tata Steel Ltd
NSE:TATASTEEL
|
2T INR |
7%
|
|
CN |
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Baoshan Iron & Steel Co Ltd
SSE:600019
|
163.6B CNY |
3%
|
|
JP |
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Nippon Steel Corp
TSE:5401
|
3.1T JPY |
6%
|
Gerdau SA
Glance View
In the bustling world of steel production, Gerdau SA stands as a beacon of industrial prowess and resilience, tracing its roots back to 1901 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Over the decades, this company has evolved from a small nail factory into one of the largest steel producers in the Americas. Gerdau’s core business revolves around the production and recycling of steel, serving diverse sectors including agriculture, energy, and automobile industries. The company's operations are vertically integrated, encompassing everything from the collection of scrap metal—its primary raw material—through to the smelting and rolling processes required to produce long steel products, which are then distributed worldwide. Gerdau's financial engine is driven by its ability to continuously innovate and adapt to market demands. By efficiently recycling steel, the company not only supports environmental sustainability but also reduces its costs, enhancing profitability. With over 100 industrial and commercial units across 10 countries, Gerdau leverages economies of scale and its extensive distribution network to optimize operations and expand its market footprint. The company's strategic focus on international markets has allowed it to capture growth opportunities and hedge against domestic market volatility. This robust operational strategy has enabled Gerdau to consistently generate revenue by transforming raw materials into high-demand steel products, thereby reinforcing its position in the global steel industry.

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Operating Margin represents how efficiently a company is able to generate profit through its core operations.
Higher ratios are generally better, illustrating the company is efficient in its operations and is good at turning sales into profits.
Based on Gerdau SA's most recent financial statements, the company has Operating Margin of 8.4%.