Vale S.A.
Market Cap
$60.9B
Global Rank
#240
All-Time High
$65.4B
2026-12-31
Total Growth
+0%
since 2026
Market Cap Context
- Larger than 35% of the 367 companies we track (globally).
- Equivalent to 2.7% of Brazil's GDP (2025 data).
- Just above: #239 Nintendo Co., Ltd. ($63.8B)
- Just below: #241 Public Storage ($60.7B)
- Best year: 2009 (+145%). Worst year: 2008 (-62%).
Vale S.A. Financial Breakdown (FY 2025)
Source: Yahoo Finance โ VALE annual filings (2025) (converted from BRL at 5.2) โ$7.4B revenue ยท $2.2B operating income ยท $0.5B net income
- โOperating margin: 29.5% on $7.4B in revenue.
- โR&D is 1.8% of revenue ($0.1B).
- โNet income margin: 6.1% โ $0.5B in profit.
- โFree cash flow: $0.5B (7.3% of revenue).
Cost / Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses $5.2B
Total
$5.0B
Capital Expenditures
$1.2B
This fiscal year (near-total AI infrastructure buildout)
Free Cash Flow
$0.5B
Trailing twelve months
Figures rounded from the annual SEC filing. Unaudited. For informational purposes only, not investment advice.
About Vale S.A.
Vale, formerly Companhia Vale do Rio Doce, is a Brazilian multinational corporation engaged in metals and mining and one of the largest logistics operators in Brazil. Vale is the largest producer of iron ore and nickel in the world. It also produces manganese, ferroalloys, copper, bauxite, potash, kaolin, and cobalt; as of 2014 the company operated nine hydroelectricity plants, and a large network of railroads, ships, and ports used to transport its products.
Vale S.A. Market Cap History (2026โ2026)
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Ranking History
| Year | Market Cap | Rank | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $60.9B | #240(โ3) | +15.7% |
| 2025 | $52.7B | #243(โ51) | +59.4% |
| 2024 | $33.1B | #294(โ92) | -39.4% |
| 2023 | $54.6B | #202(โ34) | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $53.5B | #168(โ79) | +32.1% |
| 2021 | $40.5B | #247(โ47) | -1.5% |
| 2020 | $41.1B | #200(โ20) | +35.9% |
| 2019 | $30.3B | #220(โ42) | +0.1% |
| 2018 | $30.2B | #178(โ31) | +13.4% |
| 2017 | $26.7B | #209(โ26) | +66.9% |
| 2016 | $16.0B | #235(โ42) | +131.6% |
| 2015 | $6.9B | #277(โ58) | -57.6% |
| 2014 | $16.3B | #219(โ99) | -44.1% |
| 2013 | $29.1B | #120(โ55) | -23.3% |
| 2012 | $38.0B | #65(โ10) | +3.4% |
| 2011 | $36.7B | #55(โ25) | -34.0% |
| 2010 | $55.6B | #30(โ7) | +21.1% |
| 2009 | $45.9B | #37(โ36) | +145.5% |
| 2008 | $18.7B | #73(โ32) | -61.8% |
| 2007 | $49.0B | #41(โ45) | +122.6% |
| 2006 | $22.0B | #86(โ18) | +47.8% |
| 2005 | $14.9B | #104(โ22) | +46.6% |
| 2004 | $10.2B | #126(โ18) | +54.1% |
| 2003 | $6.6B | #144(โ38) | +112.3% |
| 2002 | $3.1B | #182 |
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FAQ
What is Vale S.A.'s market cap?
Vale S.A. (VALE) has a market capitalization of $60.9B, making it the #240 largest company in the world by market cap.
What was Vale S.A.'s highest market cap?
Vale S.A.'s all-time high market cap was $65.4B, reached in 2026-12-31. Its highest rank was #240 in 2026.
What sector is Vale S.A. in?
Vale S.A. is in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Other Industrial Metals & Mining industry. It is based in Brazil.
How has Vale S.A.'s market cap changed over time?
Vale S.A. has been tracked since 2026. Its market cap has grown by 0% from $60.9B in 2026 to $60.9B today.