Gerdau Competitors

Gerdau (NYSE:GGB) and Nutrien (NYSE:NTR) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability and dividends.

Risk & Volatility

Gerdau has a beta of 2.06, suggesting that its stock price is 106% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Nutrien has a beta of 0.9, suggesting that its stock price is 10% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Gerdau and Nutrien's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Gerdau and Nutrien's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Nutrien has higher revenue and earnings than Gerdau. Nutrien is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Gerdau, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

3.4% of Gerdau shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 61.9% of Nutrien shares are held by institutional investors. 0.0% of Gerdau shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.1% of Nutrien shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Dividends

Gerdau pays an annual dividend of $0.05 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Nutrien pays an annual dividend of $1.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. Gerdau pays out 27.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Nutrien pays out 82.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Nutrien has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Nutrien is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current recommendations for Gerdau and Nutrien, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Nutrien has a consensus target price of $53.0833, indicating a potential downside of 2.76%. Given Nutrien's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Nutrien is more favorable than Gerdau.

Summary

Nutrien beats Gerdau on 13 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

Gerdau (NYSE:GGB) and ArcelorMittal (NYSE:MT) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability and risk.

Volatility and Risk

Gerdau has a beta of 2.06, meaning that its share price is 106% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, ArcelorMittal has a beta of 2.07, meaning that its share price is 107% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Gerdau and ArcelorMittal's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Gerdau and ArcelorMittal's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Gerdau has higher earnings, but lower revenue than ArcelorMittal. Gerdau is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ArcelorMittal, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

3.4% of Gerdau shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 4.8% of ArcelorMittal shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.0% of Gerdau shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of ArcelorMittal shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current recommendations and price targets for Gerdau and ArcelorMittal, as reported by MarketBeat.

ArcelorMittal has a consensus target price of $21.50, indicating a potential downside of 12.46%. Given ArcelorMittal's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe ArcelorMittal is more favorable than Gerdau.

Summary

ArcelorMittal beats Gerdau on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Gerdau (NYSE:GGB) and POSCO (NYSE:PKX) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability and risk.

Volatility & Risk

Gerdau has a beta of 2.06, indicating that its share price is 106% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, POSCO has a beta of 1.01, indicating that its share price is 1% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Gerdau and POSCO's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Gerdau and POSCO's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

POSCO has higher revenue and earnings than Gerdau. POSCO is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Gerdau, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

3.4% of Gerdau shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 3.2% of POSCO shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.0% of Gerdau shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of POSCO shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Dividends

Gerdau pays an annual dividend of $0.05 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. POSCO pays an annual dividend of $0.59 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Gerdau pays out 27.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. POSCO pays out 12.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current recommendations and price targets for Gerdau and POSCO, as reported by MarketBeat.

Summary

Gerdau beats POSCO on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

Gerdau (NYSE:GGB) and International Paper (NYSE:IP) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability and risk.

Volatility & Risk

Gerdau has a beta of 2.06, indicating that its share price is 106% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, International Paper has a beta of 1.1, indicating that its share price is 10% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Gerdau and International Paper's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Gerdau and International Paper's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

International Paper has higher revenue and earnings than Gerdau. International Paper is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Gerdau, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

3.4% of Gerdau shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.6% of International Paper shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.0% of Gerdau shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of International Paper shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Dividends

Gerdau pays an annual dividend of $0.05 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. International Paper pays an annual dividend of $2.05 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.8%. Gerdau pays out 27.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. International Paper pays out 46.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. International Paper has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. International Paper is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current recommendations and price targets for Gerdau and International Paper, as reported by MarketBeat.

International Paper has a consensus target price of $47.8889, indicating a potential downside of 11.56%. Given International Paper's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe International Paper is more favorable than Gerdau.

Summary

International Paper beats Gerdau on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Gerdau (NYSE:GGB) and Franco-Nevada (NYSE:FNV) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability and risk.

Volatility & Risk

Gerdau has a beta of 2.06, indicating that its share price is 106% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Franco-Nevada has a beta of 0.48, indicating that its share price is 52% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Gerdau and Franco-Nevada's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Gerdau and Franco-Nevada's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Franco-Nevada has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Gerdau. Gerdau is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Franco-Nevada, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

3.4% of Gerdau shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 64.8% of Franco-Nevada shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.0% of Gerdau shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Dividends

Gerdau pays an annual dividend of $0.05 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Franco-Nevada pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Gerdau pays out 27.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Franco-Nevada pays out 57.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Franco-Nevada has increased its dividend for 7 consecutive years. Gerdau is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current recommendations and price targets for Gerdau and Franco-Nevada, as reported by MarketBeat.

Franco-Nevada has a consensus target price of $164.6154, indicating a potential upside of 50.37%. Given Franco-Nevada's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Franco-Nevada is more favorable than Gerdau.

Summary

Franco-Nevada beats Gerdau on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Gerdau (NYSE:GGB) and Nucor (NYSE:NUE) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability and risk.

Volatility & Risk

Gerdau has a beta of 2.06, indicating that its share price is 106% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Nucor has a beta of 1.33, indicating that its share price is 33% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Gerdau and Nucor's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Gerdau and Nucor's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Nucor has higher revenue and earnings than Gerdau. Nucor is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Gerdau, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

3.4% of Gerdau shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 75.1% of Nucor shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.0% of Gerdau shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.4% of Nucor shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Dividends

Gerdau pays an annual dividend of $0.05 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Nucor pays an annual dividend of $1.62 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. Gerdau pays out 27.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Nucor pays out 37.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Nucor has increased its dividend for 48 consecutive years. Nucor is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current recommendations and price targets for Gerdau and Nucor, as reported by MarketBeat.

Nucor has a consensus target price of $49.90, indicating a potential downside of 20.69%. Given Nucor's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Nucor is more favorable than Gerdau.

Summary

Nucor beats Gerdau on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.