Vale SA (VALE)
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Rating:66Neutral
Price Target:
$16.50
â–¼(-7.20% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/11/26
VALE scores 66 primarily due to moderate financial performance (cycle-weaker profitability and uneven cash conversion) balanced by an encouraging earnings update (EBITDA/FCF growth and base-metals improvements) and supportive valuation (low P/E and solid yield). Technicals are neutral-to-mixed, with limited near-term momentum.
Positive Factors
Integrated logistics and infrastructure
Owning and operating railways, terminals and ports creates durable competitive advantages for bulk-miners: lower per-ton logistics costs, more reliable delivery, and control over export bottlenecks. This integration supports margin resilience, product quality delivery and faster ramp-up of new mines over the next 2–6 months and beyond.
Negative Factors
Rising unit costs and guidance sensitivity
Higher C1 and all‑in costs driven by BRL moves and inventory mix materially tighten margins and make guidance delivery conditional on FX and oil assumptions. Persistent cost inflation reduces cyclically adjusted profitability and increases vulnerability to commodity-price swings and logistics cost headwinds over the coming months.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Integrated logistics and infrastructure
Owning and operating railways, terminals and ports creates durable competitive advantages for bulk-miners: lower per-ton logistics costs, more reliable delivery, and control over export bottlenecks. This integration supports margin resilience, product quality delivery and faster ramp-up of new mines over the next 2–6 months and beyond.
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Vale SA Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Adjusted EBITDA by Segment
Shows profitability from core operations across different business units, highlighting which segments drive earnings and where operational efficiencies or challenges exist.
Shows profitability from core operations across different business units, highlighting which segments drive earnings and where operational efficiencies or challenges exist.
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Market Cap
$64.21B
Dividend Yield10.04%
Average Volume (3M)24.26M
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.6
Beta (1Y)0.89
Revenue Growth4.64%
EPS Growth-51.66%
CountryUS
Employees64,616
SectorBasic Materials
Sector Strength58
IndustryIndustrial Materials
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.66
Shares Outstanding4,539,008,000
10 Day Avg. Volume23,381,426
30 Day Avg. Volume24,262,785
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 Cap1.31
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.12
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit6.15
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.48
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$18.04Price Target Upside1.47% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering13
EPS Forecast (FY)2.02
Revenue Forecast (FY)$41.54B
Vale SA Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
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...
How the Company Makes Money
Vale primarily makes money by selling mined commodities to industrial customers under spot and contract arrangements, with revenues largely driven by global commodity prices, sales volumes, and product quality/premiums. Its largest revenue stream ...
Vale SA Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Apr 28, 2026
(Q1-2026)
| % Change Since: |
Next Earnings Date:Jul 23, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call conveyed broadly positive operational and financial momentum: strong pro forma EBITDA growth (+21% YoY), VBM materially unlocking value (VBM EBITDA > doubled to $1.2B; copper 102 kt, +13% YoY; nickel +12% YoY), robust free cash flow (+61% YoY) and meaningful commercial/pricing gains (premiums +$2.6/ton QoQ, ~ $800M annualized). Management acknowledged cost pressures—C1 up 12% YoY, all-in costs up 8%—and macro/logistics risks (FX, oil, geopolitical events, distribution/royalty uncertainties) that temper near-term visibility and make delivery of guidance conditional on market curves. On balance, operational execution, cash generation and strategic initiatives (decarbonization, VBM optionality) outweigh the headwinds, though company performance remains sensitive to external price, FX and logistics dynamics.Positive Updates
Strong Pro Forma EBITDA Growth
Pro forma EBITDA of $3.9 billion in Q1 2026, up 21% year-on-year, driven by higher volumes and improved price realization across iron ore, copper and nickel.
Negative Updates
Rising C1 Cash Costs for Iron Ore
C1 cash cost excluding third-party purchases was $23.6/ton in Q1, up 12% YoY. Management attributed the increase mainly to BRL appreciation and consumption of higher-cost inventories from prior quarters.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong Pro Forma EBITDA Growth
Pro forma EBITDA of $3.9 billion in Q1 2026, up 21% year-on-year, driven by higher volumes and improved price realization across iron ore, copper and nickel.
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Company Guidance
Management reiterated its guidance that, assuming market consensus FX of BRL 5.25 and oil at $90/bbl, Vale is targeting the top end of its FY C1 cost guidance (market commentary earlier referenced a ~$21/t target), noting Q1 C1 was $23.6/t (up 12% YoY) and all‑in cash cost rose ~8% YoY; pro forma EBITDA was $3.9bn (+21% YoY) with iron ore EBITDA $2.9bn and Vale Base Metals (VBM) EBITDA $1.2bn, VBM Q1 copper production 102kt (+13% YoY) and nickel 49kt (Q1), recurring free cash flow $813m (+61% YoY), $2.7bn returned in dividends/IOCs and ~5m shares repurchased, expanded net debt $17.8bn (target $10–20bn, operate near midpoint), ~70% of 2026 bunker demand hedged above $80/bbl, commercial premiums up $2.6/t qoq (≈$800m annualized), Serra Sul +20 at 86% completion on track for H2 start‑up, and management expects continued VBM cost declines (copper all‑in ≈‑$600/t, down ~$1,800/t YoY; nickel all‑in $8,200/t, down 48% YoY).Vale SA Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
64
Positive
Balance Sheet
70
Positive
Cash Flow
58
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 39.53B | 38.23B | 38.06B | 41.78B | 43.84B | 54.50B |
| Gross Profit | 13.65B | 13.14B | 13.79B | 17.70B | 19.81B | 32.77B |
| EBITDA | 9.90B | 9.37B | 11.07B | 15.56B | 23.74B | 34.13B |
| Net Income | 2.79B | 2.47B | 6.17B | 7.98B | 18.79B | 22.45B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 87.55B | 86.88B | 80.25B | 93.87B | 86.89B | 89.44B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 5.28B | 7.60B | 5.01B | 3.66B | 4.80B | 11.90B |
| Total Debt | 18.83B | 19.39B | 17.74B | 16.80B | 15.44B | 17.20B |
| Total Liabilities | 50.03B | 52.41B | 45.69B | 53.04B | 49.54B | 54.14B |
| Stockholders Equity | 36.62B | 33.63B | 33.43B | 39.31B | 35.87B | 34.47B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 3.35B | 3.06B | 2.88B | 7.36B | 6.04B | 20.65B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 9.29B | 9.04B | 9.39B | 13.40B | 11.48B | 25.68B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -7.14B | -7.19B | -5.79B | -6.49B | -4.69B | -6.61B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -1.49B | 221.78M | -2.13B | -7.41B | -13.91B | -20.28B |
Vale SA Technical Analysis
Negative
17.78
Price Trends
16.52
Negative
16.22
Negative
13.87
Positive
Market Momentum
-0.35
Positive
33.47
Neutral
10.34
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For VALE, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 17.78 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 16.12, above the 50-day MA of 16.52, and above the 200-day MA of 13.87, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -0.35 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 33.47 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 10.34 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for VALE.
Vale SA Risk Analysis
Vale SA disclosed 38 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Vale SA reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Vale SA Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
74 Outperform | $217.35B | 21.63 | 21.41% | 3.55% | 1.04% | -9.88% | |
69 Neutral | $174.75B | 16.57 | 16.59% | 4.60% | 7.59% | -13.66% | |
69 Neutral | $1.60B | 7.63 | 20.95% | 1.14% | 16.41% | ― | |
67 Neutral | $1.27B | 179.15 | 2.79% | ― | 6.42% | ― | |
66 Neutral | $64.21B | 22.64 | 7.68% | 10.04% | 4.64% | -51.66% | |
61 Neutral | $10.43B | 7.12 | -0.05% | 2.87% | 2.86% | -36.73% | |
51 Neutral | $10.18B | -142.69 | -3.49% | ― | 60.93% | 34.20% |
* Basic Materials Sector Average
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Vale SA
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Vale SA Corporate Events
Vale Receives Shareholder Request for Extraordinary Meeting to Reshuffle Board Leadership
Jun 12, 2026
On June 11, 2026, Vale reported that it had received a request from shareholder Caixa de Previdência dos Funcionários do Banco do Brasil – Previ to convene an Extraordinary General Meeting to vote on governance changes. Previ is se...
Vale Files June 2026 Form 6-K as Foreign Private Issuer
Jun 9, 2026
Vale S.A. filed a Form 6-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in June 2026, confirming its status as a foreign private issuer reporting under Form 20-F. The filing, signed on June 9, 2026 by Director of Investor Relations Thiago Lofi...
Vale Lifts Long-Term EBITDA Share Target for Base Metals Unit to 28%
Jun 9, 2026
On June 9, 2026, Vale S.A. announced an update to its long-term indicative guidance for the contribution of its subsidiary, Vale Base Metals Ltd., to the group’s consolidated EBITDA, estimating that the base metals arm will account for appro...
Vale to Pay BRL 201 Million in Interest on 11th Issue Incentivized Debentures
May 14, 2026
On May 14, 2026, Vale S.A. announced it would pay remuneration interest on its 11th issuance of unsecured, non-convertible incentivized debentures, covering the 1st, 2nd and 3rd series. The payment, totaling BRL 201,021,910.48, will be made on May...
Vale Files May 2026 Form 6-K With U.S. SEC
May 12, 2026
Vale S.A., the Brazilian mining group, submitted a Form 6-K report to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for May 2026 as a foreign private issuer under the Securities Exchange Act. The filing confirms that Vale continues to report under F...
Vale Lifts 2026 Cash Flow Outlook on Iron Ore Rally and Details Nickel Sensitivities
May 12, 2026
On May 12, 2026, Vale updated its market estimates to reflect the impact of the recent conflict in the Middle East on its Iron Ore Solutions segment, projecting an additional US$1.5 billion in free cash flow for 2026 versus a pre-conflict scenario...
Vale Clarifies Report on Potential Interest in Porto Sudeste
Apr 30, 2026
On April 30, 2026, Vale S.A. responded to a press report claiming it was among potential buyers of Porto Sudeste, stating that assessments of such investment opportunities are part of its ordinary course of business and aligned with its strategic ...
Vale Shareholders Approve Subsidiary Mergers, Share Cancellation and Capital Increase at April 30 Meetings
Apr 30, 2026
On April 30, 2026, Vale held its Annual and Extraordinary General Meetings, where shareholders representing 82.1% of voting capital evaluated the 2025 management report and financial statements, approved profit allocation for the 2025 fiscal year,...
Vale Shareholders Approve 2025 Accounts, Subsidiary Mergers and Capital Changes at April 30 Meetings
Apr 30, 2026
At its combined annual and special shareholders’ meetings held digitally on April 30, 2026, Vale approved the 2025 management report and financial statements, along with the external audit opinion, confirming the company’s financial re...
Vale Files Routine April 2026 Form 6-K With U.S. SEC
Apr 29, 2026
Vale S.A. filed a Form 6-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for the month of April 2026, maintaining its status as a foreign private issuer reporting under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The filing, signed on April 29, 2026 b...
Vale Posts Higher Q1 2026 Profit as Revenues Rise and Payouts Trim Cash
Apr 29, 2026
Vale S.A. reported stronger results for the three months ended March 31, 2026, with net operating revenue rising to $9.26 billion from $8.12 billion a year earlier and gross profit increasing to $3.09 billion. Operating income climbed to $2.38 bil...
Vale Posts Higher Q1 2026 Profit on Strong Operations and Lower Taxes
Apr 29, 2026
Vale S.A. reported solid first-quarter 2026 results, with consolidated net operating revenue rising to R$48.68 billion from R$47.41 billion a year earlier, driven by stronger gross profit despite slightly higher costs. Net income attributable to s...
Vale Publishes Voting Maps Ahead of April 30, 2026 Shareholder Meetings
Apr 29, 2026
Vale S.A. disclosed on April 28, 2026 the consolidated synthetic remote voting maps for its Annual and Extraordinary General Meetings scheduled for April 30, 2026, covering instructions received via B3’s central depository, its share registr...
Vale Delivers Strong 1Q26 Results as Growth Projects and ESG Initiatives Advance
Apr 29, 2026
Vale reported a strong start to 2026 on April 28, posting first-quarter net operating revenue of $9.3 billion, up 14% year-on-year, and proforma EBITDA of $3.9 billion, up 21%, driven by higher iron ore, copper, and nickel sales and improved reali...
Vale Posts Strong 1Q26 Output Despite Oman Disruption
Apr 17, 2026
In the first quarter of 2026, Vale reported another period of robust operational performance, with several assets hitting record or near-record output despite adverse weather and some logistical challenges. Iron ore production rose 3% year-on-year...
Vale Advances Talks to Optimize Key Brazilian Railway Concessions
Apr 17, 2026
On April 16, 2026, Vale’s board authorized its executive committee to continue negotiations with Brazilian transport authorities to optimize the concession contracts for the Carajás Railway and the Vitória a Minas Railway. The comp...
Vale Posts Strong 2025 Results as Output Rises and ESG Overhaul Advances
Apr 15, 2026
In its 2025 Annual Report filed in April 2026, Vale reported net sales revenue of USD 38.4 billion, adjusted EBITDA of USD 15.5 billion, and net income of USD 2.4 billion attributable to shareholders, a 26% increase versus 2024, supported by highe...
Vale to Pay Nearly R$200 Million in Interest on 10th Issue Incentive Debentures
Apr 14, 2026
Vale S.A. said in Rio de Janeiro on April 13, 2026, that it will pay interest on its 10th issue of simple, non-convertible, unsecured incentive debentures, series 1, 2 and 3, on April 15, 2026. The total interest remuneration amounts to R$199,987,...
Vale Sets April Schedule for First-Quarter 2026 Results
Apr 7, 2026
Vale S.A. has scheduled the release of its first-quarter 2026 operating and financial results, setting out a detailed timetable for investors. The company plans to publish its 1Q26 production and sales report on April 16, 2026, followed by its ful...
Vale Files Procedural March 2026 Form 6-K With U.S. SEC
Mar 31, 2026
Vale S.A., the Brazilian mining giant, filed its Form 6-K as a foreign private issuer for the month of March 2026 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The filing, signed on March 31, 2026 by Director of Investor Relations Thiago Lofie...
Vale Projects Major EBITDA Boost From Base Metals Unit and Updates 2026 Cash Flow Outlook
Mar 31, 2026
On March 31, 2026, Vale S.A. announced an update to estimates for its subsidiary Vale Base Metals, indicating that base metals are expected to become a much larger contributor to group results over the coming decade. Based on current long-term ass...
Vale to Distribute R$700 Million in 2H25 Participating Debenture Premiums on March 31, 2026
Mar 31, 2026
Vale S.A. reported that it would pay R$700.46 million in premiums on participating debentures on March 31, 2026, related to performance in the second half of 2025, with financial settlement scheduled for April 1, 2026. The payment, equal to R$2.34...
Vale to Host VBM Day for Investors in Toronto on March 31, 2026
Mar 25, 2026
Vale S.A. said on March 24, 2026 that its subsidiary Vale Base Metals will host VBM Day, an event for capital market participants, in Toronto, Canada, on March 31, 2026. The company will broadcast the event live via English-language video webcast,...
Vale to Distribute R$700 Million in Semi-Annual Debenture Remuneration on March 31, 2026
Mar 24, 2026
On March 23, 2026, Vale S.A. announced it will pay semi‑annual remuneration on its participating debentures on March 31, 2026, at a gross rate of R$2.341507529 per debenture, for a total distribution of R$700.46 million to holders of record ...
Vale Sets April 30 Digital AGM to Approve Subsidiary Mergers and Capital Restructuring
Mar 13, 2026
Vale S.A. has called its 2026 Annual and Extraordinary General Meetings for April 30, 2026, to be held exclusively in digital format via Zoom, reflecting the company’s dispersed shareholder base and efforts to broaden investor participation....
Vale Cancels Nearly 100 Million Treasury Shares Ahead of April EGM
Mar 13, 2026
On March 12, 2026, Vale’s board approved the cancellation of 99,847,816 common shares that were held in treasury and originated from its share repurchase programs, without reducing the company’s share capital. The cancelled volume repr...
Vale Files March 2026 Form 6-K With U.S. SEC
Mar 13, 2026
Vale S.A., the Brazilian mining major, has filed its Form 6-K as a foreign private issuer with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for March 2026. The filing reflects the company’s ongoing obligation to provide periodic disclosures t...
Vale Fiscal Council Clears Major Treasury Share Cancellation for Shareholder Vote
Mar 13, 2026
On March 12, 2026, Vale’s Fiscal Council issued an opinion on a management proposal to cancel 99,847,816 common shares currently held in treasury, equivalent to 36.9% of its treasury stock as of February 19, 2026. Following the proposed canc...
Vale Details 2025 Governance, Safety and Growth Agenda Ahead of 2026 Shareholder Meetings
Mar 13, 2026
Vale has convened its 2026 Annual and Extraordinary General Meetings, presenting 2025 management accounts, profit allocation plans, and proposals on executive and board compensation, as well as the election of Fiscal Council members. The agenda al...
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