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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 $12.44. Over the past 52 weeks, it has ranged between $11.40 and $17.94. This places the current price at 69.3% of its 52-week high and 9.1% above its 52-week low. Recent trading volume was recorded at 25,703,440. The 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) stands at 30.75, suggesting neutral conditions. The stock is currently trading below its 50-day moving average of $14.10 by 11.77%. Similarly, it is below its 200-day moving average of $15.32 by 18.80%. The MACD histogram is -0.08, indicating bearish momentum (MACD Line: -0.44, Signal Line: -0.35). There are currently 3 active alerts set for VALE by users.

52-Week Range

$17.94 - $11.40

-30.66% from high · +9.12% from low

Avg Daily Volume

34,511,139

20-day average

100-day avg: 26,887,824

Fundamentals

Valuation Metrics

P/E Ratio (TTM)

24.80

Near market average

Forward P/E

6.65

Earnings expected to grow

PEG Ratio

0.29

Potentially undervalued

Price to Book

1.35

EV/EBITDA

1.78

EPS (TTM)

$0.50

Price to Sales

0.24

Beta

0.70

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 24.80, which is near the market average of approximately 20, suggesting the market views it as fairly valued relative to its earnings. Looking ahead, the forward P/E of 6.65 is lower than the current P/E, indicating analysts expect earnings to grow over the next year. The PEG ratio of 0.29 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 0.70, 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 1.35 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

$0.84

Dividend Yield

6.91%

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 6.91%, paying $0.84 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 $0.84 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

$52.8B

Revenue (TTM)

$218.07B

Revenue/Share (TTM)

$51.11

Shares Outstanding

4.26B

Book Value/Share

$9.19

Asset Type

EQUITY

Q:What is VALE's market capitalization and position?
VALE S.A. has a market capitalization of $52.8B, 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 $9.19, while the current stock price is $12.44, resulting in a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 1.35. 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

$16.22

30.39% 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 $16.22 implies 30.4% 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: Oct 24, 2026, 02:28 AM

Technical Indicators

RSI (14-day)

30.75

Neutral

50-Day Moving Average

$14.10

-11.77% below MA-50

200-Day Moving Average

$15.32

-18.80% below MA-200

MACD Line

-0.44

MACD Signal

-0.35

MACD Histogram

-0.08

Bearish

Q:What does VALE's RSI value tell investors?
The RSI (Relative Strength Index) for VALE is currently 30.75, indicating the stock is showing bearish momentum (30-40 range). Selling pressure is evident but not extreme. This often occurs during pullbacks in uptrends or early stages of downtrends. Combined with the price being below the 50-day moving average, this confirms bearish conditions.
Q:How should traders interpret VALE's MACD and moving average crossovers?
MACD analysis shows the MACD line at -0.44 below the signal line at -0.35, with histogram at -0.08. This bearish crossover indicates downward pressure. The narrow histogram suggests a potential trend change ahead. The 50-day MA ($14.10) is below the 200-day MA ($15.32), forming a death cross pattern that often warns of extended weakness. Price is currently below both MAs, confirming weakness.

Indicators last updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:38 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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