Vale S.A., together with its subsidiaries, produces and sells iron ore and iron ore pellets for use as raw materials in steelmaking 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, manganese, and other ferrous products; and provides related logistic services. The Energy Transition Materials segment produces and extracts nickel used to produce stainless steel, electric vehicles, and metal alloys; and its by-products, such as gold, silver, cobalt, precious metals, platinum, 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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Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for VALE SA (ADR) (VALE). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, VALE rates highest using our Acquirer's Multiple Investor model based on the published strategy of Tobias Carlisle. This deep value model looks for inexpensive stocks that could be potential takeover targets.
VALE SA (ADR) (VALE) is a large-cap value stock in the Metal Mining industry. The rating using this strategy is 94% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.
The following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy's tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy's criteria.
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(RTTNews) - Mining giant BHP Group Ltd. (BHP, BLT.L, BHP.AX, BHP.L) announced Friday that the Federal Court of Australia approved its settlement of the shareholder class action over the Samarco Mineracao SA joint venture linked to the dam collapse in Brazil.
The class action, filed in 2018, involves shareholders who acquired BHP shares between August 8, 2012, and November 9, 2015, before the Fundão Dam failure in Brazil. The dam was owned and operated by Samarco joint venture, equally owned by BHP Brazil, a subsidiary of BHP, and Vale S.A.
BHP Group on September 9 had announced its agreement to pay A$110 million to settle the class action lawsuit, subject to approval by the Federal Court of Australia.
The agreed settlement payment includes interest and costs, with no admission of liability. The company then had said that it expects to recover most of the settlement amount from insurers.
BHP and its JV partner Vale in October last year had reached an agreement with Brazilian authorities for both mining groups to pay around $31.7 billion related to the dam collapse in 2015.
In London, BHP Group shares were trading at 2,221.00 pence, up 1.65 percent, and its gaining 0.7 percent in the pre-market activity on the NYSE at $59.36.
In Australia, the shares closed Friday's regular trading at A$44.84, up 0.76 percent.
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Key Points
Acquired 102,139 shares in Baidu, creating a new position valued at $13,458,856
Transaction equaled 3.3961% of 13F reportable assets under management
Post-trade stake: 102,139 shares, valued at $13,458,856
This new position places Baidu outside the fund’s top five holdings by value
Contrarian Capital Management, L.L.C. disclosed a new position in Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU), acquiring 102,139 shares for a total value of $13,458,856 as of September 30, 2025.
Acquired 102,139 shares in Baidu, creating a new position valued at $13,458,856
Transaction equaled 3.3961% of 13F reportable assets under management
Post-trade stake: 102,139 shares, valued at $13,458,856
This new position places Baidu outside the fund’s top five holdings by value
What happened
According to a November 13, 2025, SEC filing, Contrarian Capital Management, L.L.C. reported a new stake in Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU), acquiring 102,139 shares valued at $13,458,856 at quarter-end. This addition represented 3.3961% of the fund’s $396.31 million in U.S. equity assets, with Baidu joining a portfolio of 35 reportable holdings.
What else to know
The Baidu position is new and accounts for 3.3961% of Contrarian’s 13F assets as of September 30, 2025
Top holdings after the filing:
NYSE: HSBC: $89.84 million (23.5% of AUM)
NYSE: GGB: $59.11 million (15.5% of AUM)
NYSE: BUR: $48.38 million (12.7% of AUM)
NYSE: VALE: $38.57 million (10.1% of AUM)
NYSE: TX: $34.47 million (9.0% of AUM)
As of November 12, 2025, Baidu shares were priced at $128.94, up 52.05% over the past year, outperforming the S&P 500 by 31.90 percentage points
Company overview
Price (as of market close 2025-11-12)
$128.94
Market Capitalization
$40.75 billion
Revenue (TTM)
$18.72 billion
Net Income (TTM)
$3.93 billion
Company snapshot
Offers online marketing, cloud services, AI-driven products, and operates the iQIYI entertainment video platform.
Generates revenue primarily through search-based and feed-based advertising, cloud computing services, and digital content subscriptions.
Serves businesses seeking digital marketing solutions and consumers using online search, video streaming, and cloud platforms in China.
Baidu, Inc. is a leading internet and AI company in China, leveraging its core search and cloud platforms to deliver digital marketing and cloud solutions at scale. Its diversified business model combines advertising, cloud services, and digital content, positioning the company as a key technology provider in the Chinese market. Baidu's focus on artificial intelligence and content innovation supports its competitive advantage in the fast-evolving digital economy.
Foolish take
Contrarian Capital’s new position in Baidu reflects much more than a routine portfolio change. For a fund known for its deliberate approach and its focus on established global names, allocating more than three percent of its U.S. equity holdings to a new position signals that something meaningful in Baidu’s trajectory has captured its attention. Baidu's evolution has not always been front and center with the market, and a move like this hints that a manager is stepping in precisely when they believe a business is beginning to turn a corner.
Baidu today is no longer simply “China’s Google” and the company’s identity is shifting in ways that will redefine its long-term trajectory. Search and advertising still provide the steady cash flow that anchors the business. Still, the company’s long-term direction is increasingly shaped by its AI-native cloud platform, most notably its ERNIE language models, and its early lead in autonomous driving through Apollo.
These efforts have moved Baidu onto a different foundation than the one that defined it a decade ago. Baidu’s momentum today is being driven by growth in AI cloud services and expanding enterprise use cases powered by its ERNIE models. These areas give the company a wider reach and more diversified long-term growth paths than its legacy advertising business. As these segments scale, they are playing a larger role in shaping Baidu’s overall direction. Understanding how these new engines develop has become central to understanding the company’s evolution.
For investors, the most telling indicators will be how Baidu’s technology translates into consistent, real-world demand. The development of its cloud and AI businesses, along with the broader adoption of ERNIE across industries, will help show whether Baidu is moving into its next phase of growth. Another important dimension is how Baidu manages the balance between continued investment in generative AI and autonomous driving and the need to protect profitability. If Baidu continues to deepen its role in China’s AI ecosystem, its long-term outlook could evolve well beyond the picture suggested by recent years. As its newer businesses mature, the company may begin to reflect a broader and more resilient foundation for growth.
Glossary
13F reportable assets: Assets that institutional investment managers must disclose quarterly to the SEC, showing their U.S. equity holdings.
Assets under management (AUM): The total market value of investments managed on behalf of clients by a fund or firm.
Position: The amount of a particular security or investment held by an investor or fund.
Stake: The ownership interest or share held in a company by an investor or fund.
Portfolio: The collection of investments held by an individual or institutional investor.
Quarter-end: The last day of a fiscal quarter, used as a reference point for financial reporting.
Outperforming: Achieving a higher return or better performance compared to a benchmark or index.
TTM: The 12-month period ending with the most recent quarterly report.
Cloud computing services: On-demand delivery of computing resources and software over the internet, often on a pay-as-you-go basis.
Digital content subscriptions: Recurring payments for access to online media, such as video streaming or digital publications.
Artificial intelligence (AI): Technology enabling machines to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as learning or problem-solving.
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Rio Tinto RIO reported iron ore shipments from Pilbara (on a 100% basis) of 84.3 million tons (Mt) for the third quarter of 2025. It was flat year over year but marked a 6% sequential rise. Despite major maintenance and infrastructure work, this marked Pilbara’s second-highest third-quarter performance since 2019.
Production was also stable year over year at 84.1 MT (on a 100% basis). Gudai-Darri achieved its highest-ever quarterly production in the quarter, with a 51 Mtpa run rate.
RIO’s peer Vale S.A. VALE produced 94.4 MT of iron ore in the third quarter, 3.8% higher than the year-ago quarter. VALE expects iron ore production in 2025 to range between 325 MT and 335 MT.
Other Key Highlights From RIO’s Production Report
Bauxite production rose 9% year over year to 16.4 Mt in the third quarter. This marked the second consecutive quarterly production record with Amrun continuing to operate above nameplate capacity.
Rio Tinto’s aluminum output was up 6% year over year to 0.86 Mt. Alumina output was 1.9 MT, up 7% year over year, driven by improving performance at Yarwun and Alumar, partially offset by a planned shutdown at Vaudreuil.
In the third quarter, copper production was 204 thousand tons, 10% higher than the year-ago quarter. Oyu Tolgoi delivered a record copper production, despite a planned concentrator shutdown in September. Output was also higher at Escondida, but was offset by lower output at Kennecott as it navigates challenging geotechnical conditions impacting the south wall of the mine.
Rio Tinto’s Production Guidance for 2025
Rio Tinto expects Pilbara iron ore shipments (100% basis) to be at the lower end of 323-338 Mt. The range indicated a year-over-year decline of 2% to growth of 3%. The lowered guidance reflects the impact of cyclones in the first quarter. Also, Pilbara iron ore guidance remains subject to the timing of approvals for planned mining areas and heritage clearances.
Bauxite production targeted range is 59-61 MT (revised from 57-59 Mt), which reflects consistently higher utilization rates, particularly at Weipa. The company had produced 58.7 Mt of bauxite in 2024.
Alumina production is anticipated between 7.4 Mt and 7.8 Mt, suggesting growth from the reported output of 7.3 Mt in 2024. Aluminum production is expected to be 3.25-3.45 Mt, whereas it produced 3.3 Mt in 2024.
Rio Tinto expects copper production to come in near the high end of its stated range of 780-850 kt for 2025, attributed to a strong ramp-up at Oyu Tolgoi. The company reported total copper production (mined and refined) of 792.6 kt in 2024.
Rio Tinto Witnesses Upward Earnings Estimate Revisions
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for RIO’s 2025 revenues is pegged at $54.90 billion, suggesting a 1.6% year-over-year uptick. The estimate for earnings for 2025 is pegged at $6.09 per share, projecting a 9.1% decline.
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The estimate for revenues for 2026 suggests a 3.72% year over year increase to $56.94 billion. The estimate for earnings of $6.37 projects 4.6% growth.
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Notably, analyst earnings revisions for both 2025 and 2026 have trended upward, signaling growing optimism about Rio Tinto’s earnings trajectory.
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RIO Stock Price Performance Lags Industry
Shares of Rio Tinto have gained 21.6% year-to-date compared with the industry's 26.5% growth. The Basic Materials sector has gained 23.3%, while the S&P 500 has risen 18.2% in the same timeframe.
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Peers VALE, BHP Group BHP and Freeport-McMoRan Inc. FCX have gained 40.7%, 15.4% and 9.7%, respectively, so far this year.
RIO Stock’s Long-Term Story Intact
RIO operates across 35 countries with a portfolio including iron ore, copper, aluminum and a range of other minerals, The company is focusing on new projects that can support the energy transition, currently exploring seven commodities in 17 countries.
Rio Tinto is working on building its lithium portfolio to capitalize on the rising demand for batteries and electric vehicles. The acquisition of Arcadium Lithium (Rio Tinto Lithium) earlier this year establishes Rio Tinto as a global leader in the supply of energy transition materials and a major lithium producer. It currently boasts one of the world’s largest lithium resource bases. Rio Tinto Lithium aims to grow the capacity of its Tier 1 assets to more than 200 thousand tons per year of lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE) by 2028
Its ongoing capital investment has delivered four consecutive years of production growth. The company remains on track to deliver on its 3% CAGR production over 2024-2033.
Valuation Looks Attractive for Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto trades at a forward price-to-earnings multiple of 11.23, lower than the industry's 16.43. The company is also trading at a discount compared with BHP Group’s 14.21X and and Freeport-McMoRan’s 22.11X. Vale is, however, trading lower at 6.51X.
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How Should Investors Play RIO Stock?
Rio Tinto’s near-term shipment guidance may be tempered by operational headwinds, yet its diversified portfolio, project pipeline and lithium expansion poise it well for the energy transition trends.
With upward earnings revisions, attractive valuation and a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), RIO presents a solid case for investors seeking exposure to global metals growth. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
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RIO's Q3 Iron Ore Shipments Up 6% Sequentially: How to Play the Stock?

Key Points
Kawa Capital bought 340,000 shares of Vale; estimated trade value is $3,470,763 for the period ended September 30, 2025
This change represents 6.2918% of reportable assets under management as of September 30, 2025
Post-trade position: 1,020,000 shares valued at $11,077,200 as of September 30, 2025
Vale is now the fund’s 3rd-largest holding, accounting for 20.1% of AUM
What happened
In a filing dated Oct. 6, 2025, Kawa Capital Management, Inc reported buying 340,000 additional shares of Vale (NYSE:VALE) during the third quarter of 2025, bringing its total holding to 1,020,000 shares. The estimated value of shares acquired was $3.47 million, based on the average share price for the period. For further details, see the SEC filing.
What else to know
This was a buy; after the trade, Vale represented 20.1% of Kawa Capital’s 13F assets under management as of September 30, 2025
Top holdings after the filing:
NYSE:BDN: $16.36 million (29.7% of AUM) as of September 30, 2025
NYSE:ONL: $14.78 million (26.8% of AUM) as of September 30, 2025
NYSE:VALE: $11,08 million (20.1% of AUM) as of September 30, 2025
NYSE:GGB: $6.49 million (11.8% of AUM) as of September 30, 2025
NYSE:DK: $6.45 million (11.7% of AUM) as of September 30, 2025
As of October 3, 2025, shares were priced at $11.01, underperforming the S&P 500 by 17.08 percentage points over the year ended October 3, 2025
Vale reported trailing twelve-month revenue of $36,080,663,000 and net income of $5,166,767,000 for the period ended June 30, 2025
Over the past 12 months, Vale shareholders eaned a 3.38% dividend yield. The stock was 3.3% below its 52-week high as of October 6, 2025.
Company Overview
Revenue (TTM)
$36.08 billion
Net Income (TTM)
$5.17 billion
Dividend Yield
3.38%
Price (as of market close 2025-10-03)
$11.01
Company Snapshot
Vale S.A. generates revenue primarily from the production and sale of iron ore, iron ore pellets, nickel, and copper, with additional contributions from gold, silver, cobalt, and other by-products.
The company operates an integrated business model, extracting and processing minerals and providing related logistics services, enabling efficient delivery to global industrial customers.
Vale serves a broad global customer base through its scale and logistics capabilities.
Vale maintains a diversified portfolio that supports the energy transition and industrial materials sectors, operating at scale and providing integrated logistics services to customers worldwide.
Foolish take
The Brazillian mining giant is famous for producing products you need to produce batteries, copper, maganese, and cobalt. It's also a top producer of iron, and nickel.
Unlike U.S. companies that usually pay even quarterly dividends, Vale distributes dividend payments twice a year. Fluctuating currency exchange rates and basic material prices have made its dividend payout highly variable. This isn't an appropriate stock for investors seeking a steadily growing stream of passive income.
In the second quarter, iron ore production rose 4% year over year. Unfortunately, the average realized iron ore fines price was 13% lower year over year.
Second quarter copper production rose 18% year over year and efficiency is way up. In July, management revised its all-in copper cost guidance to a range between $1,500 and $2,000 per ton. The previous range was between $2,800 and $3,300 per ton.
Glossary
AUM (Assets Under Management): The total market value of investments managed by a fund or investment firm.
13F: A quarterly report filed by institutional investment managers to disclose their equity holdings to the SEC.
Dividend yield: Annual dividend payments divided by the stock's current price, expressed as a percentage.
Trailing twelve months (TTM): Financial data covering the most recent 12 consecutive months.
Integrated business model: A company structure where multiple stages of production and distribution are managed within the same organization.
Iron ore pellets: Small, rounded balls of iron ore used as raw material in steel production.
Point-in-time metric: A measurement taken at a specific date, not averaged over a period.
Buy (in fund context): The purchase of additional shares or securities by an investment fund or manager.
Reportable assets: Investments that must be disclosed in regulatory filings due to size or type.
Underperforming: Delivering a lower return compared to a benchmark or index over a given period.
Energy transition: The global shift from fossil fuels to renewable and low-carbon energy sources.
Logistics services: The management of transporting and delivering goods efficiently to customers or markets.
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Kawa Capital Loads Up on Vale With a Purchase of 340,000 Shares

VALE S.A. (VALE) is one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com visitors lately. So, it might be a good idea to review some of the factors that might affect the near-term performance of the stock.
Over the past month, shares of this company have returned -3.1%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.1% change. During this period, the Zacks Mining - Iron industry, which VALE falls in, has lost 2%. The key question now is: What could be the stock's future direction?
Although media reports or rumors about a significant change in a company's business prospects usually cause its stock to trend and lead to an immediate price change, there are always certain fundamental factors that ultimately drive the buy-and-hold decision.
Revisions to Earnings Estimates
Here at Zacks, we prioritize appraising the change in the projection of a company's future earnings over anything else. That's because we believe the present value of its future stream of earnings is what determines the fair value for its stock.
Our analysis is essentially based on how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to take the latest business trends into account. When earnings estimates for a company go up, the fair value for its stock goes up as well. And when a stock's fair value is higher than its current market price, investors tend to buy the stock, resulting in its price moving upward. Because of this, empirical studies indicate a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock price movements.
VALE is expected to post earnings of $0.40 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +100%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -3.1%.
For the current fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $2.18 points to a change of +19.1% from the prior year. Over the last 30 days, this estimate has changed -1.8%.
For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $2.15 indicates a change of -1.2% from what VALE is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has changed -3.6%.
With an impressive externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool -- the Zacks Rank -- is a more conclusive indicator of a stock's near-term price performance, as it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. The size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, has resulted in a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) for VALE.
The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:
12 Month EPS
Revenue Growth Forecast
Even though a company's earnings growth is arguably the best indicator of its financial health, nothing much happens if it cannot raise its revenues. It's almost impossible for a company to grow its earnings without growing its revenue for long periods. Therefore, knowing a company's potential revenue growth is crucial.
For VALE, the consensus sales estimate for the current quarter of $10.15 billion indicates a year-over-year change of +5%. For the current and next fiscal years, $41.82 billion and $42.6 billion estimates indicate +0.1% and +1.9% changes, respectively.
Last Reported Results and Surprise History
VALE reported revenues of $8.46 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +0.3%. EPS of $0.39 for the same period compares with $0.41 a year ago.
Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $8.35 billion, the reported revenues represent a surprise of +1.32%. The EPS surprise was -7.14%.
Over the last four quarters, the company surpassed EPS estimates just once. The company topped consensus revenue estimates three times over this period.
Valuation
Without considering a stock's valuation, no investment decision can be efficient. In predicting a stock's future price performance, it's crucial to determine whether its current price correctly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects.
While comparing the current values of a company's valuation multiples, such as price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S) and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), with its own historical values helps determine whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of the reasonability of the stock's price.
As part of the Zacks Style Scores system, the Zacks Value Style Score (which evaluates both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics) organizes stocks into five groups ranging from A to F (A is better than B; B is better than C; and so on), making it helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.
VALE is graded A on this front, indicating that it is trading at a discount to its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.
Conclusion
The facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it's worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about VALE. However, its Zacks Rank #4 does suggest that it may underperform the broader market in the near term.
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VALE S.A. (VALE) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know

Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for VALE SA (ADR) (VALE). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, VALE rates highest using our P/E/Growth Investor model based on the published strategy of Peter Lynch. This strategy looks for stocks trading at a reasonable price relative to earnings growth that also possess strong balance sheets.
VALE SA (ADR) (VALE) is a large-cap value stock in the Metal Mining industry. The rating using this strategy is 93% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.
The following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy's tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy's criteria.
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Peter Lynch Detailed Fundamental Analysis - VALE

Below is Validea's guru fundamental report for VALE SA (ADR) (VALE). Of the 22 guru strategies we follow, VALE rates highest using our P/E/Growth Investor model based on the published strategy of Peter Lynch. This strategy looks for stocks trading at a reasonable price relative to earnings growth that also possess strong balance sheets.
VALE SA (ADR) (VALE) is a large-cap value stock in the Metal Mining industry. The rating using this strategy is 93% based on the firm’s underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation. A score of 80% or above typically indicates that the strategy has some interest in the stock and a score above 90% typically indicates strong interest.
The following table summarizes whether the stock meets each of this strategy's tests. Not all criteria in the below table receive equal weighting or are independent, but the table provides a brief overview of the strong and weak points of the security in the context of the strategy's criteria.
Detailed Analysis of VALE SA (ADR)
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VALE Quantitative Stock Analysis - Peter Lynch

In trading on Tuesday, shares of Vale SA (Symbol: VALE) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $17.19, changing hands as low as $16.95 per share. Vale SA shares are currently trading down about 4.1% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of VALE shares, versus its 200 day moving average:
Looking at the chart above, VALE's low point in its 52 week range is $11.16 per share, with $23.175 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $17.07.
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Indicator	TTM Median
P/E	8.34 24.13
Price/Sales	1.20 1.32
P/B	1.08 1.68
P/FCF	22.43 22.84

Indicator	TTM Median
ROE	13.84 11.66
ROA	6.10 5.45
ROI	9.49 7.71
Net Worth	43.86 1.70
Quick Ratio	0.85 1.21
Current Ratio	1.22 2.04

Indicator	TTM Median
Net Profit Margin	14.29 8.31
Operating Margin	22.59 12.36
Gross Margin	34.19 28.09
Return on tangible equity	19.34 15.14

Indicator	TTM Median
EPS	0.56 0.27
EPS Forecast	1.04 0.24
Revenue	8.80B 222.50M
Gross Profit	2.72B —
EBITDA	2.78B —

VALE S.A.

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