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VALE S.A. (VALE) Stock

VALE S.A. Stock Details, Movements and Public Alerts

Stock Details

VALE S.A. (VALE), a prominent company in the basic materials sector within the other industrial metals & mining industry, is based in Brazil and primarily trades on the NYQ.Currently, the stock is trading at $15.61. Over the past 52 weeks, it has ranged between $10.33 and $17.94. This places the current price at 87.0% of its 52-week high and 51.1% above its 52-week low. Recent trading volume was recorded at 21,306,200. The 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) stands at 58.70, suggesting neutral conditions. The stock is currently trading above its 50-day moving average of $14.40 by 8.40%. Similarly, it is above its 200-day moving average of $14.76 by 5.76%. The MACD histogram is 0.09, indicating bullish momentum (MACD Line: 0.29, Signal Line: 0.20). There are currently 3 active alerts set for VALE by users.

52-Week Range

$17.94 - $10.33

-12.99% from high · +51.11% from low

Avg Daily Volume

26,659,325

20-day average

100-day avg: 23,992,063

Fundamentals

Valuation Metrics

P/E Ratio (TTM)

30.54

Above market average

Forward P/E

7.79

Earnings expected to grow

PEG Ratio

0.33

Potentially undervalued

Price to Book

1.75

EV/EBITDA

1.94

EPS (TTM)

$0.50

Price to Sales

0.30

Beta

0.75

Less volatile than market

Q:How is VALE valued relative to its earnings and growth?
VALE S.A. trades at a P/E ratio of 30.54, which is above the market average of approximately 20. This premium valuation suggests investors expect above-average growth or the company has competitive advantages justifying the higher multiple. Looking ahead, the forward P/E of 7.79 is lower than the current P/E, indicating analysts expect earnings to grow over the next year. The PEG ratio of 0.33 suggests the stock may be undervalued relative to its growth rate.
Q:What is VALE's risk profile compared to the market?
With a beta of 0.75, VALE S.A. is less volatile than the overall market. This means when the market moves up or down by 10%, this stock typically moves less than 10% in the same direction. Lower beta stocks are often preferred by conservative investors seeking stability. The price-to-book ratio of 1.75 shows investors value the company above its book value, which often reflects intangible assets or growth prospects.

Performance & Growth

Profit Margin

4.75%

Operating Margin

21.95%

EBITDA

$77.33B

Return on Equity

4.11%

Return on Assets

7.92%

Revenue Growth (YoY)

6.40%

Earnings Growth (YoY)

-43.50%

Q:How profitable and efficient is VALE's business model?
VALE S.A. achieves a profit margin of 4.75%, meaning it retains $4.75 from every $100 in revenue after all expenses. This relatively low margin suggests the company operates in a competitive environment or high-cost industry where profitability is challenging. The operating margin of 21.95% reveals how efficiently the company runs its core business operations before interest and taxes. With ROE at 4.11% and ROA at 7.92%, the company achieves moderate returns on invested capital.
Q:What are VALE's recent growth trends?
VALE S.A.'s revenue grew by 6.40% year-over-year, showing steady progress in growing the business. This positive trajectory indicates the company maintains competitive positioning in its markets. Earnings decreased by 43.50% year-over-year, reflecting the bottom-line impact of business performance. These growth metrics should be evaluated against Other Industrial Metals & Mining industry averages for proper context.

Dividend Information

Dividend Per Share

$1.19

Dividend Yield

7.80%

Ex-Dividend Date

Aug 13, 2026

Dividend Date

Sep 10, 2026

Q:What dividend income can investors expect from VALE?
VALE S.A. offers a dividend yield of 7.80%, paying $1.19 per share annually. This high yield exceeds 4%, significantly outperforming the S&P 500 average of 1.5-2% and most investment-grade bonds. For income-focused investors, this represents an attractive cash flow opportunity, though high yields sometimes signal market concerns about sustainability. To receive the next dividend, shares must be purchased before the ex-dividend date of Aug 13, 2026.
Q:How reliable is VALE's dividend for long-term investors?
The dividend sustainability can be assessed through the payout ratio - VALE S.A. pays $1.19 per share in dividends against earnings of $0.50 per share, resulting in a payout ratio of 100.00%. This very high payout exceeding 90% raises sustainability concerns, as nearly all earnings go to dividends. Any earnings decline could force a dividend cut. The next dividend payment is scheduled for Sep 10, 2026.

Company Size & Market

Market Cap

$65.0B

Revenue (TTM)

$218.07B

Revenue/Share (TTM)

$51.11

Shares Outstanding

4.26B

Book Value/Share

$8.74

Asset Type

EQUITY

Q:What is VALE's market capitalization and position?
VALE S.A. has a market capitalization of $65.0B, classifying it as a large-cap stock ($10B-$200B). Large-caps are typically industry leaders with established business models, offering a balance of stability and growth potential. They often provide dividend income and are core holdings in institutional portfolios. With 4.26B shares outstanding, the company's ownership is widely distributed. As a participant in the Other Industrial Metals & Mining industry, it competes with other firms in this sector.
Q:How does VALE's price compare to its book value?
VALE S.A.'s book value per share is $8.74, while the current stock price is $15.61, resulting in a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 1.79. This reasonable premium to book value suggests the market values the company's earnings power and intangible assets appropriately. Most profitable companies trade between 1-3x book value. As EQUITY, this represents a specific type of security.

Analyst Ratings

Analyst Target Price

$16.68

6.83% upside potential

Analyst Recommendations

Strong Buy

3

Buy

8

Hold

14

Sell

0

Strong Sell

0

Q:How reliable are analyst predictions for VALE?
25 analysts cover VALE with 44% recommending buy/strong buy ratings. Analyst predictions have mixed reliability - studies show consensus rarely beats market returns consistently. The mixed views reflect uncertainty about the outlook. The consensus target of $16.68 implies 6.8% upside, but targets are often adjusted to follow price moves rather than predict them.
Q:What is the Wall Street consensus on VALE?
Current analyst recommendations:3 Strong Buy, 8 Buy, 14 Hold, 00The neutral stance suggests uncertainty or fair valuation at current levels.Remember that analyst opinions often lag price movements and can be influenced by investment banking relationships.

Fundamentals last updated: Sep 8, 2026, 02:25 AM

Technical Indicators

RSI (14-day)

58.70

Neutral

50-Day Moving Average

$14.40

8.40% above MA-50

200-Day Moving Average

$14.76

5.76% above MA-200

MACD Line

0.29

MACD Signal

0.20

MACD Histogram

0.09

Bullish

Q:What does VALE's RSI value tell investors?
The RSI (Relative Strength Index) for VALE is currently 58.70, indicating the stock is in neutral territory (40-60 range). Neither buyers nor sellers have clear control, suggesting consolidation or balanced market forces. Combined with the price being above the 50-day moving average, this confirms bullish conditions.
Q:How should traders interpret VALE's MACD and moving average crossovers?
MACD analysis shows the MACD line at 0.29 above the signal line at 0.20, with histogram at 0.09. This bullish crossover suggests upward momentum is building. The narrow histogram suggests a potential trend change ahead. The 50-day MA ($14.40) is below the 200-day MA ($14.76), forming a death cross pattern that often warns of extended weakness. Price is currently above both MAs, confirming strength.

Indicators last updated: Sep 8, 2026, 12:37 AM

Active Alerts

Alert Condition
Price rises above
Threshold
$16.80
Created
Aug 29, 2026, 12:11 PM
Alert Condition
Price rises above
Threshold
$16.80
Created
Aug 29, 2026, 12:02 PM
Alert Condition
Price rises above
Threshold
$16.80
Created
Aug 13, 2026, 03:39 PM

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