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Vale S.A. (VALE) EV/EBITDA Ratio: 8.00x

Is Vale S.A.’s EV/EBITDA ratio high or low?

Vale S.A.'s EV/EBITDA ratio of 8.00x is 104% above its 5-year average of 3.92x, near the high end of its 5-year range (1.98x–9.51x).

As of Wednesday, June 24, 2026. 44.19% above its 12-month average of 5.55x.

VALE EV/EBITDA Ratio

VALE EV/EBITDA Ratio Chart

8.00x
+100.50% 1Y
VALE EV/EBITDA Ratio

VALE Average EV/EBITDA Ratio Chart

VALE EV/EBITDA Ratio

VALE Current vs Average EV/EBITDA Ratio Chart

VALE EV/EBITDA Ratio Metrics

EV/EBITDA RATIO

8.00x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG TTM

5.55x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 3Y

4.06x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 5Y

3.74x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 10Y

4.80x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 15Y

5.08x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 20Y

5.99x

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+44.19%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+96.88%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+113.85%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+66.52%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+57.51%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+33.61%

VALE Competitors' EV/EBITDA Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPEV/EBITDA RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Vale S.A. (VALE)$65.29B8.00x5.55x4.06x3.74x
Barrick Mining Corporation (B)vs ›$63.97B4.75x6.30x50.51x101.02x
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD)vs ›$62.90B17.71x35.93x22.30x19.77x
Ecolab Inc (ECL)vs ›$75.61B23.96x23.42x22.62x23.15x
Nucor Corporation (NUE)vs ›$54.57B12.14x10.90x7.61x6.43x
Corteva, Inc. (CTVA)vs ›$52.91B17.32x15.23x15.91x14.59x
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM)vs ›$52.89B21.15x35.64x31.36x26.72x
The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)vs ›$79.64B20.95x22.20x22.23x22.96x
Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)vs ›$38.81B17.12x18.07x18.69x18.76x
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)vs ›$92.55B10.36x8.84x7.79x7.14x

EV/EBITDA vs. its own history

At 8.0, EV/EBITDA is richer than usual, sitting higher than 78% of its 20-year history.

20-year low

1.6

median

5.7

20-year high

15.4

cheaperricher

Vale S.A. EV/EBITDA Ratio Formula & Definition

EV/EBITDA = Enterprise Value / EBITDA (TTM)

Enterprise value to EBITDA is a capital-structure-neutral valuation multiple, useful for comparing companies with different debt levels and tax rates.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Vale S.A. EV/EBITDA Ratio FAQ

What is the EV/EBITDA ratio for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
The EV/EBITDA ratio for VALE stock is 8.00x.
Is Vale S.A.'s EV/EBITDA ratio high or low?
Vale S.A.'s EV/EBITDA ratio of 8.00x is 104% above its 5-year average of 3.92x, near the high end of its 5-year range (1.98x–9.51x).
What is the TTM average EV/EBITDA ratio for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
The TTM average EV/EBITDA ratio for VALE stock is 5.55x.
What is the 3Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
The 3Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for VALE stock is 4.06x.
What is the 5Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
The 5Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for VALE stock is 3.74x.
What is the 10Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
The 10Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for VALE stock is 4.80x.
What is the 15Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
The 15Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for VALE stock is 5.08x.
What is the 20Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
The 20Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for VALE stock is 5.99x.

Vale S.A. EV/EBITDA Ratio History

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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.

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