Vale S.A. (VALE) Current Ratio: 1.15
Is Vale S.A.’s current ratio high or low?
Vale S.A.'s current ratio of 1.15 is 11% below its 5-year average of 1.29, near the low end of its 5-year range (1.03–1.67).
As of Wednesday, June 24, 2026. 5.50% above its 12-month average of 1.09.
VALE Current Ratio Chart
Reported annual fiscal-period values; no daily interpolation.
VALE Average Current Ratio Chart
VALE Current vs Average Current Ratio Chart
VALE Current Ratio Metrics
CURRENT RATIO
1.15
CURRENT RATIO AVG TTM
1.09
CURRENT RATIO AVG 3Y
1.15
CURRENT RATIO AVG 5Y
1.29
CURRENT RATIO AVG 10Y
1.41
CURRENT RATIO AVG 15Y
1.59
CURRENT RATIO AVG 20Y
1.58
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+5.50%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+0.44%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-10.62%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-18.70%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-27.87%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-27.42%
VALE Competitors' Current Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | CURRENT RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vale S.A. (VALE) | $65.29B | 1.15 | 1.09 | 1.15 | 1.29 |
| Barrick Mining Corporation (B)vs › | $63.97B | 2.92 | 2.91 | 2.92 | 2.97 |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD)vs › | $62.90B | 1.38 | 1.45 | 1.51 | 2.10 |
| Ecolab Inc (ECL)vs › | $75.61B | 1.08 | 1.17 | 1.24 | 1.33 |
| Nucor Corporation (NUE)vs › | $54.57B | 2.94 | 2.72 | 3.10 | 3.08 |
| Corteva, Inc. (CTVA)vs › | $52.91B | 1.43 | 1.44 | 1.50 | 1.56 |
| Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM)vs › | $52.89B | 7.78 | 17.93 | 20.26 | 15.99 |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)vs › | $79.64B | 0.87 | 0.83 | 0.87 | 0.89 |
| Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)vs › | $38.81B | 2.69 | 2.26 | 2.42 | 2.34 |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)vs › | $92.55B | 2.29 | 2.35 | 2.40 | 2.47 |
Liquidity Analysis
Current Ratio
1.15
Quick Ratio
0.78
Vale S.A. Current Ratio Formula & Definition
Current Ratio = Current Assets / Current Liabilities
The current ratio measures short-term liquidity — a company's ability to cover current liabilities with current assets. Above 1.0 indicates positive working capital.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Vale S.A. Current Ratio FAQ
- What is the current ratio for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
- The current ratio for VALE stock is 1.15.
- Is Vale S.A.'s current ratio high or low?
- Vale S.A.'s current ratio of 1.15 is 11% below its 5-year average of 1.29, near the low end of its 5-year range (1.03–1.67).
- What is the TTM average current ratio for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
- The TTM average current ratio for VALE stock is 1.09.
- What is the 3Y average current ratio for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
- The 3Y average current ratio for VALE stock is 1.15.
- What is the 5Y average current ratio for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
- The 5Y average current ratio for VALE stock is 1.29.
- What is the 10Y average current ratio for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
- The 10Y average current ratio for VALE stock is 1.41.
- What is the 15Y average current ratio for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
- The 15Y average current ratio for VALE stock is 1.59.
- What is the 20Y average current ratio for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
- The 20Y average current ratio for VALE stock is 1.58.
Vale S.A. Current Ratio History
| DATE | CURRENT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 1.15 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1.03 |
| 2023-12-31 | 1.28 |
| 2022-12-31 | 1.12 |
| 2021-12-31 | 1.47 |
| 2020-12-31 | 1.67 |
| 2019-12-31 | 1.23 |
| 2018-12-31 | 1.68 |
| 2017-12-31 | 1.45 |
| 2016-12-31 | 2.01 |
| 2015-12-31 | 1.47 |
| 2014-12-31 | 1.88 |
| 2013-12-31 | 2.54 |
| 2012-12-31 | 1.79 |
| 2011-12-31 | 1.97 |
| 2010-12-31 | 1.77 |
| 2009-12-31 | 2.20 |
| 2008-12-31 | 3.21 |
| 2007-12-31 | 1.13 |
| 2006-12-31 | 1.77 |
| 2005-12-31 | 1.08 |
| 2004-12-31 | 1.28 |
| 2003-12-31 | 1.10 |
| 2002-12-31 | 1.72 |
| 2001-12-31 | 1.37 |
| 2000-12-31 | 1.17 |
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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