VALE- Vale S.A.
Basic Materials · Other Industrial Metals & Mining
Price & Performance
Performance
Analysis & Verdict
Analyst Ratings
BuyWall Street consensus from 25 analysts
12-Month Price Target
$16.68
Based on analyst estimates; price targets are opinions, not guarantees.
Fair Value Estimates
Current price: $15.23
Graham Number
√(22.5 × EPS × Book Value)
$9.91
Benjamin Graham's intrinsic value formula. Assumes a fair stock trades at no more than 22.5× the product of EPS and book value per share.
Bazin Ceiling Price
Avg. Annual DPS (5Y) ÷ 6%
$26.18
Décio Bazin's dividend-based ceiling. The max price you should pay so that dividends alone deliver at least 6% annual yield on your cost basis.
These are simplified estimates. Not financial advice.
Buy & Hold Checklist
Quality criteria for long-term holding
7/10
70% score
Pays dividends
15Y hist.15+ years of dividend history
Dividend consistency (5Y+)
15 yrsUninterrupted dividend payments for at least 5 years
ROE above 10%
4.1%Return on equity - measures how efficiently capital is used
Positive profit margin
4.8%Net profit margin must be positive - company earns more than it spends
Revenue growth (annual)
+6.4%Annual revenue must be growing compared to the prior year
Earnings growth (annual)
-43.5%Annual earnings must be growing compared to the prior year
Debt/Equity below 2×
54.60×Low financial leverage reduces risk of distress
Current ratio above 1
1.19×Short-term assets must cover short-term liabilities
Daily liquidity above $5M
$380M/dayHigh trading volume ensures easy entry and exit
Dividend yield above 0%
7.82%Stock must distribute income to shareholders
Financials
Revenue & Results
Key Statistics
Earnings
Next Earnings
Oct 29, 2026
46
days
EPS (TTM)
$0.50
P/E (TTM)
30.5
Fwd P/E
7.8
SEC Filings & Reported Financials
Earnings History
SEC EDGAR · official filings
SEC Filings
Official EDGAR documents
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · officers, directors & 10% owners
Dividends & Income
Dividends
Current DY
7.82%
5Y Avg Annual
$1.0982
Last Payment
$0.4000
Ex-Date
08/13/2026
Annual dividends paid per share
| Ex-Date | Payment | Amount | Est. DY |
|---|---|---|---|
Latest08/13/2026 | 09/10/2026 | $0.4000 | 10.51% |
12/12/2025 | 01/09/2026 | $0.6680 | 17.54% |
08/13/2025 | 09/10/2025 | $0.3470 | 9.11% |
03/10/2025 | 04/07/2025 | $0.3730 | 9.80% |
12/12/2024 | 01/09/2025 | $0.0910 | 2.39% |
08/05/2024 | 09/02/2024 | $0.3710 | 9.74% |
03/12/2024 | 04/09/2024 | $0.5440 | 14.29% |
11/22/2023 | 12/20/2023 | $0.4690 | 12.32% |
Magic Number
Shares needed to self-fund your next purchase
$15.23
Price
$0.4000
Last div. (semesterly)
39
shares
Own 39 VALE shares ($593.97) and each semesterly dividend pays for 1 new share - the snowball runs on its own.
Investment target
$593.97
New shares / year
+2 shares
Dividend Calculator
7.81% yieldEstimate VALE dividend income at the current rate.
Per year
$781.35
Per month
$65.11
≈ 656.6 shares at $1.19/share a year. Estimate only - dividends can be cut or raised.
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Final value
$426,404.61
Total invested
$130,000.00
Total interest
$296,404.61
Balance over time
Period breakdown
| Period | Balance | Invested | Interest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Year 1 | $17,270.27 | $16,000.00 | $1,270.27 |
| Year 2 | $25,267.56 | $22,000.00 | $3,267.56 |
| Year 3 | $34,064.59 | $28,000.00 | $6,064.59 |
| Year 4 | $43,741.32 | $34,000.00 | $9,741.32 |
| Year 5 | $54,385.72 | $40,000.00 | $14,385.72 |
| Year 6 | $66,094.55 | $46,000.00 | $20,094.55 |
| Year 7 | $78,974.28 | $52,000.00 | $26,974.28 |
| Year 8 | $93,141.97 | $58,000.00 | $35,141.97 |
| Year 9 | $108,726.44 | $64,000.00 | $44,726.44 |
| Year 10 | $125,869.35 | $70,000.00 | $55,869.35 |
| Year 11 | $144,726.56 | $76,000.00 | $68,726.56 |
| Year 12 | $165,469.48 | $82,000.00 | $83,469.48 |
| Year 13 | $188,286.70 | $88,000.00 | $100,286.70 |
| Year 14 | $213,385.63 | $94,000.00 | $119,385.63 |
| Year 15 | $240,994.47 | $100,000.00 | $140,994.47 |
| Year 16 | $271,364.18 | $106,000.00 | $165,364.18 |
| Year 17 | $304,770.87 | $112,000.00 | $192,770.87 |
| Year 18 | $341,518.22 | $118,000.00 | $223,518.22 |
| Year 19 | $381,940.31 | $124,000.00 | $257,940.31 |
| Year 20 | $426,404.61 | $130,000.00 | $296,404.61 |
What is compound interest?
Compound interest means that the interest you earn in one period is added to your principal, so in the next period you earn interest on a larger base. This creates exponential growth: the longer your time horizon, the more dramatic the effect.
Which rate should I use?
The S&P 500 has historically returned ~10%/year before inflation over long periods - use this for an all-equity US index fund scenario. A balanced growth portfolio (stocks + bonds) is closer to 7%. High-yield savings accounts (HYSA) are currently paying around 4-5% with FDIC insurance and zero market risk. Bonds historically return ~4% annualized.
Formula used
FV = PV × (1+r)^n + PMT × ((1+r)^n − 1) / rwhere r is the monthly rate, n is the number of months, PV is the initial investment, and PMT is the monthly contribution. Annual rates are converted to monthly viar = (1 + annual%)^(1/12) − 1.
For educational purposes only. Not financial advice. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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About Vale S.A.
Vale S.A., together with its subsidiaries, produces iron ore and nickel in Brazil, Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Oceania. The company operates in two segments, Iron Ore Solutions and Vale Base Metals. It extracts, produces, and distributes iron ore, iron ore pellets, briquettes, nickel, copper, other ferrous products, and by-products, including gold, silver, cobalt, platinum-group metals, and other base metals, as well as low-carbon critical minerals. The company also operates logistics systems and distribution centers, such as mining complexes, railways, and maritime terminals, ports, and ships; generates energy from hydroelectric, solar, and wind sources; and engages in greenfield mineral exploration. In addition, it is involved in research; and trading activities. 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.
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Other Industrial Metals & Mining
Location
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Employees
65,805
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Vale S.A. (VALE) stock trades at $15.23, down 0.33% on the day. With a market capitalization of $64.82 billion, VALE is a large-cap basic materials stock. It trades at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 30.5, a forward P/E of 7.8 and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.50. Over the most recent period the company reported 6% year-over-year revenue growth and a net profit margin of 4.8%. Below you'll find VALE's full fundamentals, fair-value estimates, dividend history, earnings and our buy, hold or avoid verdict for 2026.
VALE - Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vale S.A. (VALE) a good stock to buy in 2026?
Vale S.A. (VALE) shows risks such as high leverage (debt/equity of 54.6). Whether VALE is a good buy in 2026 depends on your time horizon and risk tolerance - review the full bull case, bear case and fair-value estimates above. This is informational analysis, not financial advice.
What is VALE's stock price today?
Vale S.A. (VALE) trades at $15.23, down 0.33% on the session. Prices on this page update throughout the trading day.
Does VALE pay a dividend?
Yes. Vale S.A. pays an annual dividend of $1.19 per share, a dividend yield of 7.82%. The most recent ex-dividend date was August 13, 2026. Its payout ratio is about 159% of earnings.
Is VALE overvalued?
With a P/E ratio of 30.5×, VALE is valued above the broad-market average for the basic materials sector. Its PEG ratio is 0.33 (below 1, which can signal growth at a reasonable price). See the Fair Value Estimates section above for Graham Number and dividend-based price targets.
What is VALE's market cap?
Vale S.A. (VALE) has a market capitalization of $64.82 billion, classifying it as a large-cap stock in the Basic Materials sector.
Disclaimer: This page - including any buy/hold/avoid view, fair value or price estimate - is generated from market data for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment or trading advice. Data may be delayed or inaccurate. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decision.