Vale S.A. (VALE) Free Cash Flow (FCF): $3.35B
The free cash flow (FCF) for Vale S.A. (VALE) is $3.35B. It is above its 12-month average by 36.25% ($2.46B).
VALE Free Cash Flow (FCF TTM) Chart
Rolling trailing-12-month free cash flow from quarterly statements; no daily interpolation.
VALE Quarterly Free Cash Flow Growth (YoY)
Free Cash Flow growth vs the same quarter one year earlier, last 20 quarters.
VALE Average Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart
VALE Current vs Average Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart
VALE Free Cash Flow (FCF) Metrics
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF)
$3.35B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG TTM
$2.46B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 3Y
$4.42B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 5Y
$8.57B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 10Y
$5.85B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 15Y
$5.36B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 20Y
$4.63B
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+36.25%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-24.17%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-60.87%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-42.66%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-37.47%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-27.54%
FCF Analysis
Free Cash Flow (TTM)
$3.35B
FCF Yield
5.12%
Price/FCF
19.5
Formula: FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures
Why FCF matters:
- Shows actual cash available (not accounting earnings)
- Funds dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction
- Less susceptible to accounting manipulation than net income
- Key metric for DCF valuation models
Vale S.A. Free Cash Flow (FCF) Formula & Definition
Free Cash Flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures. It's the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Vale S.A. Free Cash Flow (FCF) FAQ
- What is the free cash flow (FCF) for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
- The free cash flow (FCF) for VALE stock is $3.35B.
- What is the TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
- The TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for VALE stock is $2.46B.
- What is the 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
- The 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for VALE stock is $4.42B.
- What is the 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
- The 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for VALE stock is $8.57B.
- What is the 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
- The 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for VALE stock is $5.85B.
- What is the 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
- The 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for VALE stock is $5.36B.
- What is the 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
- The 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for VALE stock is $4.63B.
Vale S.A. Free Cash Flow (FCF) History
| DATE | FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | $3.35B |
| 2025-09-30 | $2.94B |
| 2025-03-31 | $1.09B |
| 2024-09-30 | $4.90B |
| 2024-03-31 | $6.92B |
| 2023-09-30 | $4.70B |
| 2023-03-31 | $7.05B |
| 2022-09-30 | $6.16B |
| 2022-03-31 | $16.19B |
| 2021-09-30 | $25.57B |
| 2021-03-31 | $15.37B |
| 2020-09-30 | $6.16B |
| 2020-03-31 | $7.29B |
| 2019-09-30 | $8.82B |
| 2019-03-31 | $10.02B |
| 2018-09-30 | $10.50B |
| 2018-03-31 | $7.57B |
| 2017-09-30 | $6.93B |
| 2017-03-31 | $5.47B |
| 2016-09-30 | $-476.00M |
| 2016-03-31 | $-4.05B |
| 2015-09-30 | $-5.29B |
| 2015-03-31 | $-2.37B |
| 2014-09-30 | $1.89B |
| 2014-03-31 | $3.47B |
| 2013-09-30 | $2.34B |
| 2013-03-31 | $932.00M |
| 2012-09-30 | $4.07B |
| 2012-03-31 | $7.08B |
| 2011-09-30 | $10.90B |
| 2011-03-31 | $10.91B |
| 2010-09-30 | $2.53B |
| 2010-03-31 | $-2.78B |
| 2009-09-30 | $3.51B |
| 2009-03-31 | $11.58B |
| 2008-09-30 | $7.01B |
| 2008-03-31 | $2.97B |
| 2007-09-30 | $5.71B |
| 2007-03-31 | $4.36B |
| 2006-09-30 | $1.36B |
| 2006-03-31 | $369.00M |
| 2005-09-30 | $1.66B |
| 2005-03-31 | $1.11B |
| 2004-09-30 | $679.00M |
| 2004-03-31 | $225.00M |
| 2003-09-30 | $540.00M |
| 2003-03-31 | $1.32B |
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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