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Vale S.A. (VALE) Earnings Per Share (EPS): 0.66

Is Vale S.A.’s earnings per share (EPS) high or low?

Vale S.A.'s earnings per share (EPS) of 0.66 is 70% below its 5-year average of 2.22, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.58–4.48).

As of Wednesday, June 24, 2026. 32.31% below its 12-month average of 0.98.

VALE Annual Earnings Per Share (EPS)

VALE Annual Earnings Per Share (EPS) Chart

0.58

Annual fiscal-year EPS history; the page headline uses the current trailing EPS value.

+124.68% 10Y

VALE Quarterly EPS Growth (YoY)

EPS growth vs the same quarter one year earlier, last 20 quarters.

VALE Earnings Per Share (EPS)

VALE Average Earnings Per Share (EPS) Chart

VALE Earnings Per Share (EPS)

VALE Current vs Average Earnings Per Share (EPS) Chart

VALE Earnings Per Share (EPS) Metrics

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)

0.66

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG TTM

0.98

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 3Y

1.96

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 5Y

2.22

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 10Y

1.24

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 15Y

1.66

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 20Y

1.66

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-32.31%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-66.28%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-70.27%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-46.93%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-60.24%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-60.31%

VALE Competitors' Earnings Per Share (EPS)

NAMEMARKET CAPEARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)TTM3Y5Y
Vale S.A. (VALE)$65.29B0.660.981.962.22
Barrick Mining Corporation (B)vs ›$63.97B3.602.083.349.05
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD)vs ›$62.90B9.457.728.968.94
Ecolab Inc (ECL)vs ›$75.61B7.397.385.853.86
Nucor Corporation (NUE)vs ›$54.57B10.108.0015.7314.76
Corteva, Inc. (CTVA)vs ›$52.91B1.701.461.391.47
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM)vs ›$52.89B3.962.231.771.66
The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)vs ›$79.64B10.4210.539.568.81
Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)vs ›$38.81B8.417.526.605.98
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)vs ›$92.55B1.891.421.631.64

EPS Comparison

Trailing EPS (TTM)

$0.66

Forward EPS (Est.)

$1.94

P/E Ratio

23.2

Formula: EPS = Net Income / Weighted Average Shares Outstanding

Why EPS matters:

  • Directly impacts stock valuation through P/E ratio
  • Used to calculate dividend coverage and payout ratios
  • Enables comparison across companies of different sizes
  • Growth in EPS often correlates with stock price appreciation

Vale S.A. Earnings Per Share (EPS) Formula & Definition

EPS (Earnings Per Share) represents the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share. Higher EPS indicates greater profitability on a per-share basis.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Vale S.A. Earnings Per Share (EPS) FAQ

What is the earnings per share (EPS) for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
The earnings per share (EPS) for VALE stock is 0.66.
Is Vale S.A.'s earnings per share (EPS) high or low?
Vale S.A.'s earnings per share (EPS) of 0.66 is 70% below its 5-year average of 2.22, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.58–4.48).
What is the TTM average earnings per share (EPS) for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
The TTM average earnings per share (EPS) for VALE stock is 0.98.
What is the 3Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
The 3Y average earnings per share (EPS) for VALE stock is 1.96.
What is the 5Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
The 5Y average earnings per share (EPS) for VALE stock is 2.22.
What is the 10Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
The 10Y average earnings per share (EPS) for VALE stock is 1.24.
What is the 15Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
The 15Y average earnings per share (EPS) for VALE stock is 1.66.
What is the 20Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
The 20Y average earnings per share (EPS) for VALE stock is 1.66.

Vale S.A. Earnings Per Share (EPS) History

DATEEARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)
2025-12-310.58
2024-12-311.37
2023-12-311.83
2022-12-314.05
2021-12-314.48
2020-12-311.01
2019-12-31-0.43
2018-12-311.32
2017-12-311.05
2016-12-310.77
2015-12-31-2.35
2014-12-310.13
2013-12-310.11
2012-12-311.06
2011-12-314.34
2010-12-313.23
2009-12-310.97
2008-12-312.58
2007-12-312.41
2006-12-311.35
2005-12-311.05
2004-12-310.56
2003-12-310.34
2002-12-310.15
2001-12-310.84
2000-12-310.71

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.

Rio De Janeiro, RJ
64,616 employees
Basic Materials / Industrial Materials
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Industrial Materials
CEO
Gustavo Duarte Pimenta