Vale S.A. (VALE) Stock Score, Valuation & Financial Research
Vale S.A. is in the Basic Materials sector and Industrial Materials industry. It is reviewed using Wall Street Score's company-strength, valuation, growth and financial-health framework. The current Wall Street Score is 35/100.
Quick answer for VALE
Vale S.A. currently has a Wall Street Score of 35/100. The stored market price is $15.28. Its financial score is 36/100. Its valuation score is 16/100. These figures are a research snapshot, not a buy or sell recommendation.
What Vale S.A. does
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.
VALE financial snapshot
- Wall Street Score:
- 35/100
- Current price:
- $15.28
- Market capitalization:
- $65.16B
- Revenue:
- $39.53B
- Net income:
- $2.79B
- Free cash flow:
- $3.06B
- Cash:
- $5.08B
- Total debt:
- $18.83B
- EPS:
- 0.58
- P/E ratio:
- 26.3x
- Financial score:
- 36/100
- Valuation score:
- 16/100
- Revenue score:
- 17/100
What stands out
- Reported year-over-year revenue growth is +0.0%.
- Free cash flow is $3.06B, showing positive cash generation.
- The balance sheet shows $5.08B of cash versus $18.83B of total debt, so leverage deserves attention.
What the numbers mean
Its current valuation score is 16/100, which Wall Street Score classifies as weak within the model's valuation framework.
The financial score is 36/100. This is a starting point for reviewing liquidity, leverage and cash-flow strength rather than a stand-alone recommendation.
A strong company and an attractive stock price are not always the same thing. Revenue, earnings, free cash flow, debt, management quality, competitive advantage and valuation should be considered together. Wall Street Score organizes these inputs into a consistent research framework so investors can identify what deserves deeper review.
Data freshness: Financial data last refreshed 2026-07-24.
How to research VALE
Start by understanding how the company makes money. Then compare revenue and earnings trends, cash generation, debt, liquidity and valuation. Review the company's latest filings and earnings reports before acting on any score or model estimate.
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