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VALE
Vale S.A.
$16.19
0.14
(0.87%)
| Exchange: | NYSE |
| Market Cap: | 69.112B |
| Shares Outstanding: | 4.619B |
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 |
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.
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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) | 43,810,659.346 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Revenue (High) | 48,727,032.180 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Revenue (Avg) | 46,724,500 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Low) | 19,280,001.447 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (High) | 21,443,577.087 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Avg) | 20,562,311.571 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Low) | 0 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (High) | 0 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Avg) | 0 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Low) | 531,617.873 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (High) | 591,275.311 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Avg) | 566,975.702 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (Avg) | 0 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (High) | 0 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (Low) | 0 | 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) | 5 | 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: | 15.69 | Previous Close: | 16.05 | |
| Day Low: | 15.69 | Day High: | 16.22 | |
| Year Low: | 8.06 | Year High: | 17.72 | |
| Price Avg 50: | 15.98 | Price Avg 200: | 12.5 | |
| Volume: | 19.148M | Average Volume: | 36.661M |
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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…
