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VALE Stock Chart & Stats
$17.78
-$0.10(-1.17%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$17.78
-$0.10(-1.17%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$9.36 - $17.94
Previous CloseN/A
Volume10.30M
Average Volume (3M)21.86M
Market Cap
$59.30B
Enterprise Value$82.46K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$5.28B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$18.83B
Price to Earnings (P/E)21.0
Beta0.88
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
0.48Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield5.45%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.66
Shares Outstanding4,539,008,000
10 Day Avg. Volume22,814,590
30 Day Avg. Volume21,857,537
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.39
Price to Book (P/B)1.65
Price to Sales (P/S)1.45
P/FCF Ratio18.18
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$17.69Price Target Upside-0.48% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering11
EPS Forecast (FY)1.97
Revenue Forecast (FY)$41.46B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Base-metals Growth And Strategic ShiftVale’s Vale Base Metals unit is materially scaling production and profits, diversifying earnings away from iron ore cyclicality. Durable exposure to copper and nickel supports structural demand from electrification, improving revenue mix, margin optionality and lessening single-commodity concentration risks over the medium term.
Strong Free Cash Flow And Shareholder ReturnsRobust recurring FCF and active capital returns indicate sustainable cash generation and disciplined allocation. Positive FCF supports reinvestment in growth projects, debt management within the stated net-debt target, and continued shareholder distributions without relying solely on cyclical price spikes.
High-quality Iron-ore Operations And Project PipelineScale and project execution (S11D, Serra Sul +20, ramp-ups) underpin durable volume growth and unit-cost dilution. Integrated logistics and ramping capacity support long-term supply reliability and the ability to capture premiums for higher-quality product, strengthening competitive positioning in seaborne markets.
Bears Say
Rising Iron-ore Cash CostsPersistent upward pressure on C1 and all‑in cash costs from BRL moves and higher-cost inventory consumption erodes per-ton margin durability. If FX, fuel or logistics costs remain elevated, sustained cost inflation will compress long-run profitability and make hitting annual cost guidance and margin targets more difficult.
Working-capital Swings And Cash-conversion VolatilityQ1 inventory and receivable builds lowered operating cash conversion versus reported profit, indicating volatile working-capital patterns. Recurring swings reduce predictability of free cash flow, complicate capital allocation and may force higher near-term liquidity or borrowing during weaker commodity cycles.
Governance Uncertainty And Board TurnoverRecent chair resignation and shareholder-led extraordinary meetings create short-to-medium term governance uncertainty. Board turnover can delay strategic decisions, affect capital-allocation consistency and raise investor scrutiny, potentially slowing execution of long-horizon initiatives like major M&A, rail concessions or sustainability projects.
Vale SA News
VALE FAQ
What was Vale SA’s price range in the past 12 months?
Vale SA lowest stock price was $9.36 and its highest was $17.94 in the past 12 months.
What is Vale SA’s market cap?
Vale SA’s market cap is $59.30B.
When is Vale SA’s upcoming earnings report date?
Vale SA’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 10 days.
How were Vale SA’s earnings last quarter?
Vale SA released its earnings results on Apr 28, 2026. The company reported $0.442 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.522 by -$0.08.
Is Vale SA overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Vale SA’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Vale SA pay dividends?
Vale SA pays a Notavailable dividend of $0.668 which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.45%. See more information on Vale SA dividends here
What is Vale SA’s EPS estimate?
Vale SA’s EPS estimate is 0.48.
How many shares outstanding does Vale SA have?
Vale SA has 4,539,008,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Vale SA’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Vale SA reported an EPS of $0.442 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.522. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -6.268%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Vale SA?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in VALE
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Vale SA Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$17.69 (-0.48% Downside)
$17.69 (-0.48% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
VALE Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 71%
Sector Average 71%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 4.4M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $1.4K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days >0.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.8%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
55.98%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
5.45%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
4.67%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Vale SA
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. Meanwhile, the Energy Transition Materials segment specializes in mining nickel, along with its valuable by-products such as gold, silver, cobalt, and other precious metals. This segment also handles copper, primarily used in construction for piping and electrical cables. Established in 1942, the company was formerly known as Companhia Vale do Rio Doce before officially rebranding as Vale S.A. in May 2009. Vale S.A. is headquartered in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.
VALE Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$17.69
▼(-0.48% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.03% Insiders
5.08% Mutual Funds
0.17% Other Institutional Investors
93.35% Public Companies and Individual Investors