VALE SA-SP ADR (VALE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:VALE - US91912E1055 - ADR
13.25 USD
+0.22 (+1.69%)
Taking everything into account, VALE scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. VALE was compared to 156 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. VALE has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. VALE scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year VALE was profitable.
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
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.22%, VALE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.28% of the companies in the same industry.
VALE has a Return On Equity of 13.84%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VALE outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
VALE has a better Return On Invested Capital (11.53%) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
VALE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 15.63%. This is above the industry average of 13.25%.
The 3 year average ROIC (15.63%) for VALE is well above the current ROIC(11.53%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.22% | ||
| ROE | 13.84% | ||
| ROIC | 11.53% |
ROA(3y)12.09%
ROA(5y)13.23%
ROE(3y)29.15%
ROE(5y)32.97%
ROIC(3y)15.63%
ROIC(5y)19.92%
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 14.15%, VALE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
VALE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 27.66%, VALE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.21% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VALE has declined.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 34.81%, VALE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.44% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VALE has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 27.66% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.15% | ||
| GM | 34.81% |
OM growth 3Y-20.55%
OM growth 5Y-6.5%
PM growth 3Y-28.12%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-15.48%
GM growth 5Y-5.12%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
VALE has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, VALE has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, VALE has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, VALE has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.96 indicates that VALE is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.96, VALE is not doing good in the industry: 71.15% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VALE is 6.13, which is on the high side as it means it would take VALE, 6.13 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
VALE's Debt to FCF ratio of 6.13 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VALE outperforms 64.74% of its industry peers.
VALE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.44. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.44, VALE is doing worse than 73.72% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.44 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.96 |
ROIC/WACC0.81
WACC14.17%
2.3 Liquidity
VALE has a Current Ratio of 1.24. This is a normal value and indicates that VALE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of VALE (1.24) is worse than 77.56% of its industry peers.
VALE has a Quick Ratio of 1.24. This is a bad value and indicates that VALE is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
VALE has a Quick ratio of 0.82. This is in the lower half of the industry: VALE underperforms 78.21% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.82 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for VALE have decreased strongly by -39.81% in the last year.
Measured over the past 5 years, VALE shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 5.15% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.05% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, VALE shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.33% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-39.81%
EPS 3Y-31.35%
EPS 5Y5.15%
EPS Q2Q%12.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.05%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.13%
Revenue growth 5Y7.33%
Sales Q2Q%9.07%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, VALE will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.35% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, VALE will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.62% on average per year.
EPS Next Y44.43%
EPS Next 2Y18.97%
EPS Next 3Y11.35%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.25%
Revenue Next 2Y2.63%
Revenue Next 3Y2.47%
Revenue Next 5Y0.62%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
VALE is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.19.
VALE's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. VALE is cheaper than 98.72% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.51, VALE is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.50, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of VALE.
VALE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. VALE is cheaper than 96.79% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.13, VALE is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.5 |
4.2 Price Multiples
96.79% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VALE, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
VALE's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. VALE is cheaper than 89.74% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.27 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.84 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The 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.
PEG (NY)0.23
PEG (5Y)1.98
EPS Next 2Y18.97%
EPS Next 3Y11.35%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.41%, VALE has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.98, VALE pays a better dividend. On top of this VALE pays more dividend than 87.82% of the companies listed in the same industry.
VALE's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.41% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of VALE grows each year by 104.30%, which is quite nice.
VALE has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)104.3%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
VALE pays out 64.46% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
VALE's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP64.46%
EPS Next 2Y18.97%
EPS Next 3Y11.35%
NYSE:VALE (1/2/2026, 10:05:10 AM)
13.25
+0.22 (+1.69%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners42.18%
Inst Owner Change5%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap56.56B
Revenue(TTM)213.32B
Net Income(TTM)30.18B
Analysts78.26
Price Target13.89 (4.83%)
Short Float %2.04%
Short Ratio2.38
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.41% |
Yearly Dividend0.87
Dividend Growth(5Y)104.3%
DP64.46%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)30.31%
Min EPS beat(2)21.66%
Max EPS beat(2)38.96%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-21.66%
Min EPS beat(4)-135.22%
Max EPS beat(4)38.96%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-10.97%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-11.55%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)1.89%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-82.21%
Min Revenue beat(2)-82.31%
Max Revenue beat(2)-82.12%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-82.18%
Min Revenue beat(4)-82.31%
Max Revenue beat(4)-82.05%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-82.23%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-75.96%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-59.56%
PT rev (1m)7.34%
PT rev (3m)2.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)20.56%
EPS NQ rev (3m)44.45%
EPS NY rev (1m)5.87%
EPS NY rev (3m)14.56%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)6.45%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)9.68%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.79%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.53%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.5 | ||
| P/S | 1.45 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.27 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.06 | ||
| P/B | 1.42 | ||
| P/tB | 1.94 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.84 |
EPS(TTM)1.3
EY9.81%
EPS(NY)2.04
Fwd EY15.38%
FCF(TTM)0.69
FCFY5.19%
OCF(TTM)2.19
OCFY16.5%
SpS9.12
BVpS9.33
TBVpS6.84
PEG (NY)0.23
PEG (5Y)1.98
Graham Number16.52
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.22% | ||
| ROE | 13.84% | ||
| ROCE | 14.25% | ||
| ROIC | 11.53% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.51% | ||
| ROICexgc | 14.76% | ||
| OM | 27.66% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.15% | ||
| GM | 34.81% | ||
| FCFM | 7.54% |
ROA(3y)12.09%
ROA(5y)13.23%
ROE(3y)29.15%
ROE(5y)32.97%
ROIC(3y)15.63%
ROIC(5y)19.92%
ROICexc(3y)16.65%
ROICexc(5y)22.69%
ROICexgc(3y)19.73%
ROICexgc(5y)26.7%
ROCE(3y)19.31%
ROCE(5y)24.6%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-31.02%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-4.69%
ROICexc growth 3Y-31.7%
ROICexc growth 5Y-5.74%
OM growth 3Y-20.55%
OM growth 5Y-6.5%
PM growth 3Y-28.12%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-15.48%
GM growth 5Y-5.12%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.44
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.44 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.13 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.25 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 201.91% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 16.43% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 9.01 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 66.96% | ||
| Profit Quality | 53.27% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.82 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.96 |
F-Score5
WACC14.17%
ROIC/WACC0.81
Cap/Depr(3y)192.28%
Cap/Depr(5y)174.88%
Cap/Sales(3y)14.54%
Cap/Sales(5y)12.69%
Profit Quality(3y)56.79%
Profit Quality(5y)92.18%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-39.81%
EPS 3Y-31.35%
EPS 5Y5.15%
EPS Q2Q%12.5%
EPS Next Y44.43%
EPS Next 2Y18.97%
EPS Next 3Y11.35%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.05%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.13%
Revenue growth 5Y7.33%
Sales Q2Q%9.07%
Revenue Next Year0.25%
Revenue Next 2Y2.63%
Revenue Next 3Y2.47%
Revenue Next 5Y0.62%
EBIT growth 1Y-14.96%
EBIT growth 3Y-29.39%
EBIT growth 5Y0.36%
EBIT Next Year25.5%
EBIT Next 3Y11.11%
EBIT Next 5Y3.62%
FCF growth 1Y-32.72%
FCF growth 3Y-48.33%
FCF growth 5Y-14.71%
OCF growth 1Y-2.21%
OCF growth 3Y-28.4%
OCF growth 5Y1.2%
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 9 / 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 7 / 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 10.19 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.42.
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 44.43% in the next year.