Is Vale S.A. (VALE) Overvalued?
We dive into why Vale S.A. (VALE) could be considered overvalued on 2026-07-15, based on AAII’s Value Score and Grade.Jenna Brashear
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COMPANY SUMMARY
Vale S.A., together with its subsidiaries, produces iron ore and nickel in Brazil, Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Oceania. The company operates in two segments, Iron Ore Solutions and Vale Base Metals. It extracts, produces, and distributes iron ore, iron ore pellets, briquettes, nickel, copper, other ferrous products, and by-products, including gold, silver, cobalt, platinum-group metals, and other base metals, as well as low-carbon critical minerals. The company also operates logistics systems and distribution centers, such as mining complexes, railways, and maritime terminals, ports, and ships; generates energy from hydroelectric, solar, and wind sources; and engages in greenfield mineral exploration. In addition, it is involved in research; and trading activities. 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.
Commentary & Analysis
Why Vale S.A.’s (VALE) Stock Is Down 5.14%
As of Wednesday, April 29, Vale S.A.’s VALE share price has dipped by 5.14%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to buy.Rosalio Madrigal
Why Vale S.A.’s (VALE) Stock Is Up 6.23%
As of Monday, March 23, Vale S.A.’s VALE share price has surged by 6.23%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to sell.Cynthia McLaughlin
Why Vale S.A.’s (VALE) Stock Is Down 8.36%
As of Tuesday, March 03, Vale S.A.’s VALE share price has dipped by 8.36%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to buy.Cynthia McLaughlin
Why Vale S.A.’s (VALE) Stock Is Down 6.05%
As of Tuesday, February 17, Vale S.A.’s VALE share price has dipped by 6.05%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to buy.Jenna Brashear
Financial Summary
| Share Statistics | VALE | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Market Cap (Mil) | $61,463.7 | $1,779.6 | 94% |
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| Shares Out (Mil) | 823.4 | 140.4 | 93% |
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| Institutional Ownership | 100.0% | 82.7% | 99% |
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| Float (Mil) | 3,959.2 | 142.2 | 98% |
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| Beta | 0.75 | 1.25 | 45% |
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| Avg Daily Volume (000s) | 23,034 | 384 | 99% |
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| Price Change (52-week) |
50.1% | 73.2% | 78% |
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| Growth | VALE | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Sales (5yr) | (0.5%) | 10.9% | 16% |
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| Net Income (5yr) | (13.4%) | (0.4%) | 27% |
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| EPS (5yr) | (10.2%) | 7.5% | 21 |
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| Dividends (5yr) | (5.0%) | 0.0% | 80% |
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| Cash Flow (5yr) | (21.7%) | (8.7%) | 30% |
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| Estimates | Qtrly | Current Fiscal Year |
Next Fiscal Year |
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| # of Estimates | 4 | 11 | 11 | |
| Current EPS | $0.498 | $1.890 | $2.014 | |
| Month Ago EPS | $0.500 | $2.014 | $1.977 | |
| # Rev Up | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| # Rev Down | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Three Months Ago EPS | $0.540 | $2.080 | $2.067 | |
| Year/Year Chg | 61.2% | 222.5% | 251.2% | |
| Financials | VALE | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Sales (TTM) (Mil) | $42,092 | $1,641 | 96% |
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| Net Income (TTM) (Mil) | $2,001 | $9 | 92% |
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| EPS (TTM) | $0.469 | $0.100 | 53% |
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| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) (Mil) | $9,767 | $45 | 97% |
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| Net Cash Flow (TTM) (Mil) | ($325) | $27 | 7% |
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| Long-Term Debt (Q1) (Mil) | $19,972 | $94 | 95% |
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| Enterprise Value (Q1) (Mil) | $78,335 | $2,083 | 95% |
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| Valuation | VALE | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| P/B | 1.64 | 2.92 | 42% |
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| P/E | 31.2 | 18.6 | 70% |
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| Dividend Yield | 1.2% | 0.0% | 69% |
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| PEG (5yr hist) | na | 0.6 | na |
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| Ratios | VALE | Industry Median |
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| Gross Margin | 34.9% | 41.5% | 42% |
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| Net Margin | 4.8% | 8.0% | 47% |
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| ROA | 2.2% | 1.0% | 57% |
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| ROE | 5.2% | 3.4% | 45% |
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| Liabilities to Assets | 56.4% | 34.5% | 49% |
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| F-Score | 6 | 4 | 67% |
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Vale S.A. did not pass any screens on 8/21/2026.
