VALE SA-SP ADR (VALE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:VALE • US91912E1055
17.18 USD
-0.13 (-0.75%)
At close: Feb 27, 2026
17.15 USD
-0.03 (-0.17%)
Pre-Market: 3/2/2026, 7:31:52 AM
Overall VALE gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated VALE against 157 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. While VALE is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on VALE.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- VALE had positive earnings in the past year.
- VALE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years VALE has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years VALE had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- With a decent Return On Assets value of 2.90%, VALE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- VALE's Return On Equity of 7.50% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VALE outperforms 68.79% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 10.37%, VALE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.98% of the companies in the same industry.
- VALE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.02%. This is in line with the industry average of 10.98%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.9% | ||
| ROE | 7.5% | ||
| ROIC | 10.37% |
ROA(3y)6.01%
ROA(5y)12.69%
ROE(3y)14.56%
ROE(5y)31.59%
ROIC(3y)11.02%
ROIC(5y)15.09%
1.3 Margins
- VALE has a better Profit Margin (6.47%) than 70.06% of its industry peers.
- VALE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- VALE's Operating Margin of 28.36% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VALE outperforms 78.34% of its industry peers.
- VALE's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of VALE (34.98%) is better than 71.34% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VALE has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 28.36% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.47% | ||
| GM | 34.98% |
OM growth 3Y-10.91%
OM growth 5Y-10.49%
PM growth 3Y-46.55%
PM growth 5Y-12.98%
GM growth 3Y-8.17%
GM growth 5Y-8.94%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so VALE is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, VALE has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- VALE has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, VALE has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- VALE has an Altman-Z score of 1.97. This is not the best score and indicates that VALE is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.97, VALE is doing worse than 73.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- VALE has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.73. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as VALE would need 6.73 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- VALE has a better Debt to FCF ratio (6.73) than 68.79% of its industry peers.
- VALE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.54. This is a neutral value indicating VALE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- VALE has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.54) than 74.52% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.73 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.97 |
ROIC/WACC0.71
WACC14.61%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.15 indicates that VALE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.15, VALE is not doing good in the industry: 79.62% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.78 indicates that VALE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- VALE has a Quick ratio of 0.78. This is in the lower half of the industry: VALE underperforms 78.98% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.15 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.78 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for VALE have decreased strongly by -61.11% in the last year.
- The earnings per share for VALE have been decreasing by -11.98% on average. This is quite bad
- VALE shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.68%.
- VALE shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.72% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-61.11%
EPS 3Y-48.29%
EPS 5Y-11.98%
EPS Q2Q%-462.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.68%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.94%
Revenue growth 5Y0.72%
Sales Q2Q%9.25%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 89.38% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- VALE is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.66% yearly.
EPS Next Y268.32%
EPS Next 2Y89.38%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.79%
Revenue Next 2Y3.47%
Revenue Next 3Y3.49%
Revenue Next 5Y0.66%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 30.68, the valuation of VALE can be described as expensive.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, VALE is valued a bit cheaper than 71.34% of the companies in the same industry.
- VALE is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.07, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.33, which indicates a very decent valuation of VALE.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VALE indicates a rather cheap valuation: VALE is cheaper than 93.63% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.05, VALE is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.33 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- VALE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. VALE is cheaper than 96.18% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, VALE is valued cheaper than 87.90% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.64 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- VALE's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- VALE has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as VALE's earnings are expected to grow with 89.38% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.11
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y89.38%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- VALE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.99%.
- VALE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.01. VALE pays more dividend than 85.99% of the companies in the same industry.
- VALE's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.99% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of VALE has a limited annual growth rate of 5.10%.
- VALE has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.1%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- 144.57% of the earnings are spent on dividend by VALE. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- VALE's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP144.57%
EPS Next 2Y89.38%
EPS Next 3YN/A
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)02-12 2026-02-12/amc
Earnings (Next)04-28 2026-04-28
Inst Owners43.77%
Inst Owner Change13.89%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap73.34B
Revenue(TTM)213.59B
Net Income(TTM)13.81B
Analysts78.26
Price Target15.16 (-11.76%)
Short Float %2.21%
Short Ratio2.09
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.99% |
Yearly Dividend0.91
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.1%
DP144.57%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-109.89%
Min EPS beat(2)-241.43%
Max EPS beat(2)21.66%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-48.21%
Min EPS beat(4)-241.43%
Max EPS beat(4)38.96%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-36.08%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-33.87%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-14.75%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-81.03%
Min Revenue beat(2)-81.06%
Max Revenue beat(2)-81%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-81.05%
Min Revenue beat(4)-81.2%
Max Revenue beat(4)-80.93%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-81.13%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-81.36%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-62.06%
PT rev (1m)9.14%
PT rev (3m)17.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)6%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.96%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.33 | ||
| P/S | 1.77 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.59 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.75 | ||
| P/B | 2.05 | ||
| P/tB | 2.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.64 |
EPS(TTM)0.56
EY3.26%
EPS(NY)2.06
Fwd EY12.01%
FCF(TTM)0.7
FCFY4.07%
OCF(TTM)2.22
OCFY12.9%
SpS9.71
BVpS8.37
TBVpS6.14
PEG (NY)0.11
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number10.27
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.9% | ||
| ROE | 7.5% | ||
| ROCE | 15.58% | ||
| ROIC | 10.37% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.62% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.54% | ||
| OM | 28.36% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.47% | ||
| GM | 34.98% | ||
| FCFM | 7.2% |
ROA(3y)6.01%
ROA(5y)12.69%
ROE(3y)14.56%
ROE(5y)31.59%
ROIC(3y)11.02%
ROIC(5y)15.09%
ROICexc(3y)11.9%
ROICexc(5y)16.85%
ROICexgc(3y)14.07%
ROICexgc(5y)19.82%
ROCE(3y)16.55%
ROCE(5y)22.66%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-12.19%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-10.97%
ROICexc growth 3Y-11.91%
ROICexc growth 5Y-10.86%
OM growth 3Y-10.91%
OM growth 5Y-10.49%
PM growth 3Y-46.55%
PM growth 5Y-12.98%
GM growth 3Y-8.17%
GM growth 5Y-8.94%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.45
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.73 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.28 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 192.94% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 15.63% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.66 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 62.61% | ||
| Profit Quality | 111.3% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.15 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.97 |
F-Score5
WACC14.61%
ROIC/WACC0.71
Cap/Depr(3y)199.26%
Cap/Depr(5y)187.3%
Cap/Sales(3y)15.61%
Cap/Sales(5y)13.71%
Profit Quality(3y)83.46%
Profit Quality(5y)74.39%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-61.11%
EPS 3Y-48.29%
EPS 5Y-11.98%
EPS Q2Q%-462.5%
EPS Next Y268.32%
EPS Next 2Y89.38%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.68%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.94%
Revenue growth 5Y0.72%
Sales Q2Q%9.25%
Revenue Next Year5.79%
Revenue Next 2Y3.47%
Revenue Next 3Y3.49%
Revenue Next 5Y0.66%
EBIT growth 1Y4.35%
EBIT growth 3Y-12.64%
EBIT growth 5Y-9.85%
EBIT Next Year57.1%
EBIT Next 3Y18.55%
EBIT Next 5Y10.79%
FCF growth 1Y1.81%
FCF growth 3Y-19.99%
FCF growth 5Y-22.07%
OCF growth 1Y-2.86%
OCF growth 3Y-5.73%
OCF growth 5Y-8.3%
VALE SA-SP ADR / VALE FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for VALE stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to VALE.
Can you provide the valuation status for VALE SA-SP ADR?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to VALE SA-SP ADR (VALE). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for VALE SA-SP ADR?
VALE SA-SP ADR (VALE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of VALE SA-SP ADR (VALE) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for VALE SA-SP ADR (VALE) is 30.68 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.05.
What is the earnings growth outlook for VALE SA-SP ADR?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of VALE SA-SP ADR (VALE) is expected to grow by 268.32% in the next year.