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Vale SA (VALE)
NYSE:VALE
VALE Stock Chart & Stats
$17.18
-$0.10(-1.17%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$17.18
-$0.10(-1.17%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$8.06 - $17.72
Previous CloseN/A
Volume10.30M
Average Volume (3M)39.63M
Market Cap
$73.61B
Enterprise Value$85.48B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$7.60B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$19.39B
Price to Earnings (P/E)29.7
Beta0.76
Next Earnings
Apr 29, 2026EPS Estimate
0.46Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield10.04%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.90
Shares Outstanding4,539,008,000
10 Day Avg. Volume26,900,544
30 Day Avg. Volume39,627,217
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 Cap1.16
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.23
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit6.45
Enterprise Value/Ebitda6.16
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$16.55Price Target Upside-3.67% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering11
EPS Forecast (FY)2.03
Revenue Forecast (FY)$40.60B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Capital Allocation And Shareholder ReturnsCleaner capital allocation focused on organic growth and returning cash to shareholders increases the likelihood of special dividends or resumed buybacks, enhancing investor appeal.
Copper Growth PotentialPlans to double copper capacity by 2035 indicate significant long-term growth in the base metals segment and position the company to capture rising demand for industrial metals.
Operational Performance And EarningsEarnings upgrades reflect stronger base metals prices, higher sales volumes, and lower production costs that support improved profitability and cash generation.
Bears Say
Growth Execution And Capex VisibilityScarce details on base metals growth capital expenditures combined with technical challenges that slow copper expansion raise uncertainty about the timing and cost of expected production increases.
Operational And Regulatory UncertaintyLack of new information on a reported water leakage incident creates unresolved operational and regulatory risk that could lead to fines or production restrictions.
Valuation RiskA strong share price rally has worsened valuation metrics, reducing the margin of safety for investors and increasing vulnerability to price declines if operational results fall short.
Vale SA News
VALE FAQ
What was Vale SA’s price range in the past 12 months?
Vale SA lowest stock price was $8.05 and its highest was $17.72 in the past 12 months.
What is Vale SA’s market cap?
Vale SA’s market cap is $73.61B.
When is Vale SA’s upcoming earnings report date?
Vale SA’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 29, 2026 which is in 58 days.
How were Vale SA’s earnings last quarter?
Vale SA released its earnings results on Feb 12, 2026. The company reported -$0.9 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.588 by -$1.488.
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 $0.612 which represents an annual dividend yield of 10.04%. See more information on Vale SA dividends here
What is Vale SA’s EPS estimate?
Vale SA’s EPS estimate is 0.46.
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 -$0.9 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.588. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.289%.
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:
$16.55 (-3.67% Downside)
$16.55 (-3.67% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
VALE Sentiment 72%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 9.7M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.5%
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 67%
Bearish news 33%
Bearish news 33%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
99.81%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
6.88%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
8.14%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Vale SA
Vale S.A., together with its subsidiaries, produces and sells iron ore, iron ore pellets, nickel, and copper in Brazil and internationally. The company operates through Iron Solutions and Energy Transition Materials segments. The Iron Solutions segment produces and extracts iron ore and pellets, and other ferrous products; and provides related logistic services. The Energy Transition Materials segment produces and extracts nickel; and its by-products, such as gold, silver, cobalt, precious metals, and others, as well as copper used in the construction sector to produce pipes and electrical wires. The company was formerly known as Companhia Vale do Rio Doce and changed its name to Vale S.A. in May 2009. Vale S.A. was founded in 1942 and is headquartered in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.
VALE Company Deck
VALE Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized strong operational execution across iron ore and Base Metals, notable production and profitability gains (Q4 pro forma EBITDA +17% YoY, iron ore production +3%, copper +10%, nickel +11%), meaningful cost and CapEx discipline, and sizable shareholder returns (16% dividend yield). Management acknowledged some short-term cost and price volatility (Q4 C1 up 13% YoY, realized price swings, localized operational incidents) and remaining challenges in fully derisking investor restrictions and pushing nickel to the lower half of the cost curve. Overall, the positives — consistent outperformance vs. guidance, material cost and capital optimizations, robust cash generation, and visible low‑capital growth projects — markedly outweigh the challenges discussed.View all VALE earnings summariesVALE Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$16.55
▼(-3.67% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
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Insiders
4.85% Mutual Funds
1.96% Other Institutional Investors
91.95% Public Companies and Individual Investors