Valuation dashboard for Vale S.A. (VALE) with P/E 23.73, P/B 1.27, EV/EBITDA 6.36 and dividend yield 9.17%. DCF, Graham Number, EPS growth, peer multiples and dividend discount models plus sector comparison against other Basic Materials companies.
Operating globally and within Brazil, Vale S.A. is a major producer and seller of essential raw materials, including iron ore, iron ore pellets, nickel, and copper. Its operations are organized into two primary segments. The Iron Solutions segment is dedicated to the extraction and production of iron ore, pellets, and various other ferrous products, also providing crucial logistics services.
Analysis Summary
Vale S.A. reported revenue of $38.23B in the most recent fiscal year, growing at a 5-year CAGR of -0.7%. Net income reached $2.47B, with a -12.7% 5-year CAGR.
Trailing-twelve-month margins: gross margin 34.2%, operating margin 26.1%, net margin 5.2%.
At $11.39 (closing price, October 30, 2026), VALE trades at a P/E of 23.73 and an ROE of 5.76%. Market capitalisation stands at $48.5B, placing it among large-cap names.
Balance sheet quality for VALE: current ratio of 1.2. A debt-to-equity below 1.0 typically signals conservative capital structure, while a current ratio above 1.5 indicates comfortable short-term liquidity.
Valuation Ratios
| P/E Ratio | 23.73 |
| Price / Book | 1.27 |
| EV / EBITDA | 6.36 |
| Dividend Yield | 9.17% |
Valuation Models
| DCF Fair Value | $35.34 |
| vs Current Price | +210.3% |
Peer Comparison
| Symbol | Company | Market Cap | P/E | P/B | ROE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALE | Vale S.A. | $48.5B | 23.73 | 1.27 | 5.8% |
| BHP | BHP Group Limited | $201.2B | 21.22 | 4.11 | 19.4% |
| RIO | Rio Tinto Group | $133.2B | 10.99 | 2.02 | 18.9% |
| SCCO | Southern Copper Corporation | $149.9B | 23.24 | 11.01 | 52.0% |
| FCX | Freeport-McMoRan Inc. | $89.8B | 26.24 | 4.32 | 17.3% |
| TECK | Teck Resources Limited | $29.3B | 11.76 | 1.54 | 14.1% |
Price
| Price | $11.39 (closing price, October 30, 2026) |
| Market Cap | $48.5B |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Country | BR |
Profitability
| Return on Equity | 5.76% |
| Return on Invested Capital | 5.51% |
| Return on Assets | 2.42% |
| Gross Margin | 34.24% |
| Operating Margin | 26.06% |
| Net Margin | 5.23% |
Related companies: BHP · RIO · SCCO · FCX · TECK
Explore sector: Basic Materials · Industrial Materials
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