Vale S.A. (VALE)

BR — Basic Materials Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol VALE
  • Rev/Share 8.6522
  • Book/Share 9.8855
  • PB 1.7749
  • Debt/Equity 0.4521
  • CurrentRatio 1.2374
  • ROIC 0.0957

 

  • MktCap 72697323519.0
  • FreeCF/Share 0.6885
  • PFCF 24.7355
  • PE 13.3697
  • Debt/Assets 0.2034
  • DivYield 0.0777
  • ROE 0.1461

 

  • Rating A-
  • Score 4
  • Recommendation Buy
  • P/E Score 2
  • DCF Score 5
  • P/B Score 3
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Downgrade VALE Scotiabank Sector Outperform Sector Perform -- $15 Jan. 8, 2026
Upgrade VALE RBC Capital Mkts Sector Perform Outperform -- $14.2 Dec. 10, 2025
Upgrade VALE Scotiabank Sector Perform Sector Outperform -- $14 Sept. 18, 2025
Initiation VALE Clarksons Platou -- Buy -- $12 Sept. 3, 2025
Downgrade VALE RBC Capital Mkts Outperform Sector Perform -- -- April 17, 2025
Upgrade VALE BofA Securities Neutral Buy -- $11.5 April 10, 2025
Upgrade VALE Wolfe Research Underperform Peer Perform -- -- Jan. 8, 2025
Downgrade VALE Morgan Stanley Overweight Equal Weight $14.5 $11.3 Dec. 12, 2024
Downgrade VALE Wolfe Research Peer Perform Underperform -- -- Oct. 9, 2024

News

Solis Minerals Confirms Due Diligence Completed on Cucho
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Published: February 05, 2026 by: Newsfile Corp
Sentiment: Neutral

HIGHLIGHTS Solis Minerals has completed due diligence on the Cucho Copper Project. Geological review confirms high exploration potential, supported by historical drilling, core relogging, expanded surface mapping and updated geological modelling¹.

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Are Investors Undervaluing VALE (VALE) Right Now?
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Published: February 02, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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VALE S.A. (VALE) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
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Published: January 29, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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China's Stranglehold on Critical Minerals Creates Massive Opportunity in These 5 Stocks
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Published: January 26, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

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Brokers Suggest Investing in VALE (VALE): Read This Before Placing a Bet
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Published: January 22, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

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VALE S.A. (VALE) is a Top-Ranked Momentum Stock: Should You Buy?
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Published: January 16, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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VALE S.A. (VALE) is a Great Momentum Stock: Should You Buy?
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Published: January 15, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Is VALE (VALE) Stock Undervalued Right Now?
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Published: January 15, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Investors Heavily Search VALE S.A. (VALE): Here is What You Need to Know
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Published: January 15, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Here's Why VALE S.A. (VALE) is a Strong Value Stock
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Published: January 14, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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3 International Dividend Stocks Offering 6%+ Yields US Investors Are Missing
ENB, ITUB, VALE
Published: January 09, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Most U.S. investors never look beyond domestic stocks for dividend income, and the reasoning, at least on the surface, seems logical.

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Vale: After 10 Years, This Forgotten Metal Could Boost The Company's Prices
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Published: January 08, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Vale (NYSE:VALE) is reiterated as a Buy, driven by a bullish outlook on nickel and copper prices into 2026. Indonesia's planned 34% nickel production cut in 2026 is a key catalyst, potentially transforming VALE's base metals segment. VALE trades at a 5x EV/EBITDA multiple, a discount to peers, offering 21% upside if re-rated to 6x.

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After a 47% Run in 2025, is the VALE Stock Still a Buy in 2026?
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Published: January 06, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

VALE shares soar nearly 47% in a year as production hit guidance highs, projects expand capacity, and dividends, costs and valuation stay attractive.

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What Makes VALE S.A. (VALE) a Strong Momentum Stock: Buy Now?
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Published: December 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Best Momentum Stock to Buy for December 30th
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Published: December 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

RIO, IVR and VALE made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on December 30, 2025.

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Should Value Investors Buy VALE (VALE) Stock?
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Published: December 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Wall Street Bulls Look Optimistic About VALE (VALE): Should You Buy?
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Published: December 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Here's Why VALE S.A. (VALE) is a Strong Momentum Stock
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Published: December 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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VALE S.A. (VALE) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
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Published: December 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Why VALE S.A. (VALE) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
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Published: December 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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VALE Stock Rally: What A 40% Surge Means For Investors
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Published: December 03, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive

Vale (NYSE: VALE) recently reported some of its highest production numbers in years. In the third quarter of 2025, the company produced 94.4 million metric tons of iron ore, its largest quarterly output since 2018.

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VALE Stock Up 40% - What's Next?
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Published: December 03, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive

Vale (NYSE:VALE) has recently reported some of its highest production numbers in years. In the third quarter of 2025, the firm produced 94.4 million metric tons of iron ore — the peak quarterly output since 2018.

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RIO vs. VALE: Which Global Mining Powerhouse is the Better Buy Now?
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Published: November 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Rio Tinto and Vale battle for upside as iron ore output, energy-transition metals growth and earnings outlooks diverge.

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Should Value Investors Buy VALE (VALE) Stock?
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Published: November 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Wall Street Analysts Think VALE (VALE) Is a Good Investment: Is It?
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Published: November 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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VALE S.A. (VALE) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
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Published: November 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Vale: Cost Discipline Is Back, And The Buy Window Is Open
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Published: November 27, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Cost discipline is firmly back, with C1/t converging to guidance and restoring confidence in Vale's operational execution. Seasonal and geopolitical tailwinds keep iron ore supported near term, while Vale's efficiency cushions any medium-term softness. Legacy risks from Brumadinho and Samarco are becoming contained, improving visibility for FCF and extraordinary dividends.

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Boomers and Gen Z Are Buying 5 High-Yield Stocks Under $20 Hand-Over-Fist
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Published: November 24, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

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VALE S.A. (VALE) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
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Published: November 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Are Investors Undervaluing VALE (VALE) Right Now?
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Published: November 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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About Vale S.A. (VALE)

  • IPO Date 2002-03-21
  • Website https://www.vale.com
  • Industry Industrial Materials
  • CEO Gustavo Duarte Pimenta
  • Employees 64616

Vale S.A., together with its subsidiaries, produces and sells iron ore, iron ore pellets, nickel, and copper in Brazil and internationally. The company operates through Iron Solutions and Energy Transition Materials segments. The Iron Solutions segment produces and extracts iron ore and pellets, and other ferrous products; and provides related logistic services. The Energy Transition Materials segment produces and extracts nickel; and its by-products, such as gold, silver, cobalt, precious metals, and others, as well as copper used in the construction sector to produce pipes and electrical wires. The company was formerly known as Companhia Vale do Rio Doce and changed its name to Vale S.A. in May 2009. Vale S.A. was founded in 1942 and is headquartered in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.