Vale S.A.
VALEBasic MaterialsNASDAQOther Industrial Metals & Mining · Last scanned Jun 3, 2026
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Daily timeframeVale S.A., together with its subsidiaries, produces iron ore and nickel in Brazil, Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Oceania. With a market capitalization of $71.71B, it sits in large-cap territory. The company operates in two segments, Iron Ore Solutions and Vale Base Metals.
Market Cap
$71.71B
Beta
0.75
P/E (TTM)
25.48
P/E (Fwd)
8.46
EPS (TTM)
$0.66
EPS (Fwd)
$1.99
ROE
6.8%
ROA
8.2%
Cash
$27.55B
Total Debt
$111.96B
Free CF
$10.60B
52W Change
79.9%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Vale S.A. carries $111.96B in total debt against $27.55B in cash reserves — debt is roughly 4.1x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. Annual free cash flow of $10.60B supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. Return on equity stands at 6.8%, which is modest for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 8.2% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has pulled back from $43.84B (2022) to $38.40B (2025), a 12% decline worth watching.
As with any equity investment, VALE carries market risk, sector-specific risk, and company-specific risk that investors should evaluate in the context of their own portfolios. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence Vale S.A.'s trajectory.