Vale SA ADR (VALE) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Vale SA ADR stock (VALE) is currently trading at $15.14. Vale SA ADR PE ratio is 27.04. Vale SA ADR PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.30. Analyst consensus price target for VALE is $16.35. WallStSmart rates VALE as Hold.
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- VALE intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
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- VALE fair value vs current price
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- Is VALE undervalued or overvalued?
- Vale SA ADR financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- VALE Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- VALE analyst price target and Smart Rating
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VALE Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Vale SA ADR (VALE)
VALE trades 48% above its Graham fair value of $11.75, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Vale SA ADR (VALE) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in market cap, operating margin, price/sales. Concerns around peg ratio and return on equity. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Vale SA ADR (VALE) Key Strengths (4)
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
Large-cap company with substantial market presence
Strong operational efficiency: $28 kept per $100 revenue
Trading at 1.79x book value, attractively priced
Supporting Valuation Data
Vale SA ADR (VALE) Areas to Watch (6)
Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium
Revenue growing slowly at 0.50% annually
Low profitability relative to shareholder equity
Modest earnings growth at 9.10%
Thin profit margins with limited profitability
Low institutional interest, mostly retail-driven
Supporting Valuation Data
Vale SA ADR (VALE) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 55/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 8.8/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 3.2/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, Market Cap, Operating Margin. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (0.30), Price/Book (1.79) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Operating Margin at 27.60%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Return on Equity. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (12.38) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 0.50%, EPS Growth at 9.10%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 5.87%, Profit Margin at 6.47%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether PEG Ratio improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 5.87% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 0.50% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Price/Sales, Market Cap) and negatives (PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
VALE Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
VALE's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.30x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 1.89x (1th percentile). The current valuation is 94% below its historical high of 5.21x set in May 2008, and 7% above its historical low of 0.28x in Mar 2026.
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The Big Picture
Vale SA ADR is in a high-growth phase, prioritizing rapid expansion over margins. Revenue reached 213.6B with 50% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 6.5%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
Revenue growing at 50% YoY, reaching 213.6B. This pace significantly outperforms most OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING peers.
ROE of 587.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Vale SA ADR push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Growth sustainability: can Vale SA ADR maintain 50%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 37.0%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Sector dynamics: monitor OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Vale SA ADR.
Bottom Line
Vale SA ADR is a high-conviction growth story with revenue accelerating at 50% while profitability is still developing. For growth-oriented investors, the trajectory is compelling. For value investors, the thin 6.5% margins and premium valuation suggest patience until the unit economics mature further.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
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About Vale SA ADR(VALE)
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Vale SA produces and sells iron ore and iron ore pellets for use as raw material in steelmaking in Brazil and internationally. The company is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.