Vale S.A. (VALE) Debt to Equity Ratio: 0.58
Is Vale S.A.’s debt to equity ratio high or low?
Vale S.A.'s debt to equity ratio of 0.58 is 13% above its 5-year average of 0.51, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.43–0.60).
As of Wednesday, June 24, 2026. 4.50% above its 12-month average of 0.55.
VALE Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
Reported annual fiscal-period values; no daily interpolation.
VALE Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
VALE Current vs Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
VALE Debt to Equity Ratio Metrics
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
0.58
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG TTM
0.55
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 3Y
0.49
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 5Y
0.51
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 10Y
0.56
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 15Y
0.48
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 20Y
0.48
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+4.50%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+17.77%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+13.36%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+2.74%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+21.74%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+20.97%
VALE Competitors' Debt to Equity Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vale S.A. (VALE) | $65.29B | 0.58 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 0.51 |
| Barrick Mining Corporation (B)vs › | $63.97B | 0.18 | 0.20 | 0.21 | 0.27 |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD)vs › | $62.90B | 1.23 | 1.05 | 0.88 | 0.80 |
| Ecolab Inc (ECL)vs › | $75.61B | 0.97 | 0.96 | 1.06 | 1.11 |
| Nucor Corporation (NUE)vs › | $54.57B | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.38 |
| Corteva, Inc. (CTVA)vs › | $52.91B | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.09 | 0.07 |
| Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM)vs › | $52.89B | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)vs › | $79.64B | 3.16 | 3.05 | 3.33 | 3.47 |
| Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)vs › | $38.81B | 0.63 | 0.68 | 0.65 | 0.65 |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)vs › | $92.55B | 0.61 | 0.58 | 0.62 | 0.69 |
Financial Health
Debt/Equity
0.58
Current Ratio
1.15
Vale S.A. Debt to Equity Ratio Formula & Definition
Debt to Equity measures financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholders' equity.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Vale S.A. Debt to Equity Ratio FAQ
- What is the debt to equity ratio for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
- The debt to equity ratio for VALE stock is 0.58.
- Is Vale S.A.'s debt to equity ratio high or low?
- Vale S.A.'s debt to equity ratio of 0.58 is 13% above its 5-year average of 0.51, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.43–0.60).
- What is the TTM average debt to equity ratio for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
- The TTM average debt to equity ratio for VALE stock is 0.55.
- What is the 3Y average debt to equity ratio for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
- The 3Y average debt to equity ratio for VALE stock is 0.49.
- What is the 5Y average debt to equity ratio for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
- The 5Y average debt to equity ratio for VALE stock is 0.51.
- What is the 10Y average debt to equity ratio for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
- The 10Y average debt to equity ratio for VALE stock is 0.56.
- What is the 15Y average debt to equity ratio for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
- The 15Y average debt to equity ratio for VALE stock is 0.48.
- What is the 20Y average debt to equity ratio for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
- The 20Y average debt to equity ratio for VALE stock is 0.48.
Vale S.A. Debt to Equity Ratio History
| DATE | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 0.58 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.53 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.43 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.43 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.50 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.60 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.53 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.43 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.50 |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.79 |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.89 |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.57 |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.50 |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.43 |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.28 |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.36 |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.44 |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.43 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.57 |
| 2006-12-31 | 1.15 |
| 2005-12-31 | 0.52 |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.67 |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.82 |
| 2002-12-31 | 1.01 |
| 2001-12-31 | 0.70 |
| 2000-12-31 | 0.61 |
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About Vale S.A.
Operating globally and within Brazil, Vale S.A. is a major producer and seller of essential raw materials, including iron ore, iron ore pellets, nickel, and copper. Its operations are organized into two primary segments. The Iron Solutions segment is dedicated to the extraction and production of iron ore, pellets, and various other ferrous products, also providing crucial logistics services. Meanwhile, the Energy Transition Materials segment specializes in mining nickel, along with its valuable by-products such as gold, silver, cobalt, and other precious metals. This segment also handles copper, primarily used in construction for piping and electrical cables. Established in 1942, the company was formerly known as Companhia Vale do Rio Doce before officially rebranding as Vale S.A. in May 2009. Vale S.A. is headquartered in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Industrial Materials
- CEO
- Gustavo Duarte Pimenta