Vale S.A.
VALEBasic MaterialsNASDAQOther Industrial Metals & Mining · Last scanned Oct 26, 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 $52.77B, it sits in large-cap territory. The company operates in two segments, Iron Ore Solutions and Vale Base Metals.
Market Cap
$52.77B
Beta
0.70
P/E (TTM)
24.80
P/E (Fwd)
6.65
EPS (TTM)
$0.50
EPS (Fwd)
$1.86
ROE
4.1%
ROA
7.9%
Cash
$29.84B
Total Debt
$110.01B
Free CF
$13.31B
52W Change
8.2%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where VALE stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 13, 2026 close, VALE finished 9.63% below its 150-day moving average ($14.96) and 9.87% below its 200-day moving average ($15.00). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is VALE overbought or oversold?
At the October 13, 2026 close, VALE's RSI(14) was 38.3, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
On the balance sheet, VALE has $29.84B in cash with $110.01B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. Free cash flow comes in at $13.31B, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. Return on equity stands at 4.1%, which is modest for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 7.9% 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.
With a beta below 0.7, Vale S.A. typically sees smaller price swings than the overall market, offering a degree of stability during turbulent periods. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Vale S.A. and its sector.