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.
Iron Giant's Crossroads | Vale S.A., a $41 billion market cap mining titan, faces operational challenges and market pressures while maintaining its position as a global iron ore leade |
Financial Tightrope | Explore Vale's mixed financial performance, including increased net debt and weak free cash flow, balanced against a robust dividend policy and attractive valuation |
Strategic Pivot | Delve into Vale's 'value over volume' strategy, focusing on profitability and efficiency rather than production output, amidst operational hurdles and market uncertainties |
Future Prospects | Analyst price targets range from $11.00 to $16.00, reflecting varied views on Vale's ability to navigate iron ore price pressures and capitalize on base metals growth |
Metrics to compare | VALE | Sector Sector - Average of metrics from a broad group of related Basic Materials sector companies | Relationship RelationshipVALEPeersSector | |
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P/E Ratio | 7.5x | 11.6x | 2.5x | |
PEG Ratio | −0.42 | −0.21 | 0.00 | |
Price/Book | 1.2x | 1.1x | 1.6x | |
Price / LTM Sales | 1.1x | 0.6x | 1.3x | |
Upside (Analyst Target) | 22.4% | 3.9% | 18.1% | |
Fair Value Upside | Unlock | 15.5% | 1.6% | Unlock |