Vale S.A. (VALE)
About Vale S.A.
Vale is a large global miner and the world's largest producer of iron ore and pellets. In recent years the company has sold noncore assets such as its fertilizer, coal, and steel operations to concentrate on iron ore, nickel, and copper. Earnings are dominated by its iron ore business. The base metals division is much smaller, consisting of nickel mines and smelters along with copper mines producing copper in concentrate. In 2024, Vale sold a minority 10% stake in its base metals business, likely the first step in separating base metals and iron ore.
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Financial summary
- Revenue FY2012
- $48.8B
- Net income
- $5.5B
- Total assets
- $131.5B
- Market cap
- $62.9B
Source: SEC EDGAR · updated Jun 7, 2026
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52-week range
- Market cap
- $62.9B
- Shares outstanding
- 5.4B
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- IPO date
- Mar 21, 2002
Vale S.A. (VALE) Stock Price
- Profitable — net income of $5.5B in FY2012.
- Trading 35% below its 52-week high.
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Vale S.A.: frequently asked questions
Is Vale S.A. an American company?
No — Vale S.A. is not an American company. Vale S.A. is incorporated in Brazil. It maintains US operations and its shares trade on NYSE — which is why it is often mistaken for a US company.
Where is Vale S.A. incorporated?
Vale S.A. is legally incorporated in Brazil, according to its GLEIF legal-entity record.
Is Vale S.A. traded on a US stock exchange?
Yes — Vale S.A. trades under the ticker VALE on the NYSE. A US stock listing does not by itself make a company American — incorporation and ownership are what this page reports.
Is Vale S.A. publicly traded?
Yes — Vale S.A. is a publicly traded company. Its stock trades under the ticker symbol VALE on the NYSE.
What does Vale S.A. do?
Vale S.A. is an American Metal & Steel company in the Manufacturing & Industrial sector.
When was Vale S.A. founded?
Vale S.A. was founded in 1942.
