Gerdau: Latin American Steelmaker Benefits From Tariff Hike (Rating Upgrade)

  • Gerdau has nearly 50% of North America's EBITDA, making it uniquely positioned to benefit from new tariffs on steel and aluminum. The stock trades at 4.79x EV/EBITDA vs. 10.2x the peer average, implying a strong upside if it is revalued. A 5% increase in steel prices could boost 2025 EBITDA by 12% to $1.79 billion due to high operating leverage.