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VALE
Vale S.A.
$15.14
0.15
(1%)
| Exchange: | NYSE |
| Market Cap: | 64.565B |
| Shares Outstanding: | 4.619B |
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About The Company
| Sector: | Basic Materials | |||||
| Industry: | Industrial Materials | |||||
| CEO: | Gustavo Duarte Pimenta | |||||
| Full Time Employees: | 64616 | |||||
| Address: |
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| Website: | https://www.vale.com |
Operating globally and within Brazil, Vale S.A. is a major producer and seller of essential raw materials, including iron ore, iron ore pellets, nickel, and copper. Its operations are organized into two primary segments. The Iron Solutions segment is dedicated to the extraction and production of iron ore, pellets, and various other ferrous products, also providing crucial logistics services. Meanwhile, the Energy Transition Materials segment specializes in mining nickel, along with its valuable by-products such as gold, silver, cobalt, and other precious metals. This segment also handles copper, primarily used in construction for piping and electrical cables. Established in 1942, the company was formerly known as Companhia Vale do Rio Doce before officially rebranding as Vale S.A. in May 2009. Vale S.A. is headquartered in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.
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| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 41,784,000 | 38,056,000 | 38,232,483 |
| Gross Profit | 17,695,000 | 13,791,000 | 13,139,144 |
| EBITDA | 15,560,000 | 11,071,000 | 14,117,711 |
| Operating Income | 14,205,000 | 10,788,000 | 11,081,415 |
| Net Income | 7,983,000 | 6,166,000 | 2,472,640 |
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Balance Sheet
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | 94,186,000 | 80,251,754 | 86,882,431 |
| Total Liabilities | 53,205,000 | 45,694,952 | 52,405,310 |
| Total Stockholders Equity | 39,461,000 | 33,433,367 | 33,632,739 |
| Total Debt | 16,797,000 | 17,743,912 | 19,389,753 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 3,602,070 | 4,959,254 | 7,402,345 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Cash Flow Statement
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | 13,165,000 | 9,366,000 | 9,036,395 |
| Capital Expenditure | -5,920,000 | -6,447,000 | -5,976,650 |
| Free Cash Flow | 7,245,000 | 2,919,000 | 3,059,744 |
| Net Income | 11,151,000 | 6,696,000 | 2,472,640 |
| Net Change in Cash | -474,554.611 | 1,344,000 | 2,437,673 |
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Analyst Estimates
| Fiscal Year | 2030 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
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| Estimated Revenue (Low) | 44,089,959.680 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Revenue (High) | 47,643,691.938 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Revenue (Avg) | 45,920,525.400 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Low) | 19,402,914.704 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (High) | 20,966,825.499 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Avg) | 20,208,501.980 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Low) | 12,970,482.055 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (High) | 14,346,669.707 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Avg) | 13,679,372.803 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Low) | 535,007.027 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (High) | 578,129.582 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Avg) | 557,219.919 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (Avg) | 3.200 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (High) | 3.360 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (Low) | 3.030 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated Revenue) | 6 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated EPS) | 3 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
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- Robust Financial Performance: Vale reported strong financial results in Q4 2025, with significant growth in pro forma EBITDA and net income as highlighted in the earnings call transcript. This performance underscores the company's operational efficiency and ability to generate substantial cash flows, supported by consistent revenue growth in recent income statements.
- High Free Cash Flow Yield: The free cash flow yield (TTM) from key metrics indicates a strong capacity to generate cash after capital expenditures, providing flexibility for debt reduction, dividends, and reinvestment. This is further supported by positive net cash provided by operating activities in the cash flow statements.
- Strategic Capital Allocation: As noted in the Q4 2025 earnings call, Vale maintains a disciplined approach to capital allocation, focusing on shareholder returns and sustainable growth. This strategy enhances investor confidence and positions the company favorably within the mining sector.
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| Open: | 15.19 | Previous Close: | 14.99 | |
| Day Low: | 14.76 | Day High: | 15.2 | |
| Year Low: | 8.97 | Year High: | 17.94 | |
| Price Avg 50: | 16.52 | Price Avg 200: | 14.02 | |
| Volume: | 24.037M | Average Volume: | 27.162M |
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Hey everyone, welcome back to the channel! Today, we’re diving deep into Vale S.A., ticker symbol VALE, one of the world’s largest producers of iron ore and nickel. If you’re looking to understand whether this mining giant is a solid addition to your portfolio, stick around because we’re covering everything from financials to recent performance, valuation, and more. Let’s get started! Alright, before we jump into the numbers, let’s set the stage. Vale is a Brazilian multinational corporation, and it’s…
