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Quick Ratio (Acid-Test): 0.79

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Is the quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?

The quick ratio (acid-test) of 0.79 is 10% below its 5-year average of 0.88, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.58–1.60).

As of Thursday, June 25, 2026. 1.16% below its 12-month average of 0.80.

Current Ratio|Debt to Equity|P/FCF Ratio|All Metrics
Quick Ratio

VALE Quick Ratio

0.79

Reported quarterly quick ratio; no daily interpolation.

-45.59% 5Y
VALE Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)

VALE Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart

VALE Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)

VALE Current vs Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart

VALE Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Metrics

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)

0.79

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM

0.80

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y

0.76

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y

0.81

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y

1.06

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y

1.25

QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y

1.30

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-1.16%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+3.30%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-2.80%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-26.06%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-37.24%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-39.44%

VALE Competitors' Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)

NAMEMARKET CAPQUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)TTM3Y5Y
Vale S.A. (VALE)$63.29B0.790.800.760.81
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD)vs ›$62.34B1.201.271.341.94
Barrick Mining Corporation (B)vs ›$61.57B2.332.242.252.25
Nucor Corporation (NUE)vs ›$56.68B1.571.521.881.85
Corteva, Inc. (CTVA)vs ›$54.59B0.960.950.930.99
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM)vs ›$51.35B7.7817.9320.1615.88
Ecolab Inc (ECL)vs ›$79.14B0.810.880.900.97
The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)vs ›$83.63B0.530.490.510.53
Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)vs ›$40.61B1.971.631.751.71
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (MLM)vs ›$37.77B2.361.881.911.88

Liquidity Comparison

Quick Ratio

0.79

Excludes inventory

Current Ratio

1.15

Includes inventory

Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Formula & Definition

Quick Ratio = (Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities

The quick ratio is a stricter liquidity measure that excludes inventory, showing the ability to meet short-term obligations with the most liquid assets.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) FAQ

What is the quick ratio (acid-test) for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
The quick ratio (acid-test) for VALE stock is 0.79.
Is Vale S.A.'s quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?
The quick ratio (acid-test) of 0.79 is 10% below its 5-year average of 0.88, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.58–1.60).
What is the TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
The TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for VALE stock is 0.80.
What is the 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
The 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for VALE stock is 0.76.
What is the 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
The 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for VALE stock is 0.81.
What is the 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
The 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for VALE stock is 1.06.
What is the 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
The 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for VALE stock is 1.25.
What is the 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
The 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for VALE stock is 1.30.

VALE Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) History

DATEQUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
2026-03-310.79
2025-12-310.78
2025-09-300.82
2025-06-300.85
2025-03-310.74
2024-12-310.68
2024-09-300.58
2024-06-300.73
2024-03-310.79
2023-12-310.96
2023-09-300.70
2023-06-300.76
2023-03-310.73
2022-12-310.80
2022-09-300.67
2022-06-300.90
2022-03-310.98
2021-12-311.18
2021-09-300.93
2021-06-301.44
2021-03-311.60
2020-12-311.39
2020-09-301.24
2020-06-301.46
2020-03-311.37
2019-12-310.92
2019-09-301.03
2019-06-300.87
2019-03-310.82
2018-12-311.19
2018-09-301.21
2018-06-301.25
2018-03-311.13
2017-12-311.15
2017-09-301.47
2017-06-301.51
2017-03-311.59
2016-12-311.71
2016-09-301.44
2016-06-301.25
2016-03-311.18
2015-12-311.13
2015-09-301.36
2015-06-301.32
2015-03-311.36
2014-12-311.47
2014-09-301.58
2014-06-301.85
2014-03-312.03
2013-12-312.11
2013-09-301.69
2013-06-301.44
2013-03-311.53
2012-12-311.42
2012-09-301.95
2012-06-302.25
2012-03-311.58
2011-12-311.49
2011-09-301.72
2011-06-301.69
2011-03-311.82
2010-12-311.53
2010-09-301.81
2010-06-301.74
2010-03-311.92
2009-12-311.97
2009-09-302.22
2009-06-302.85
2009-03-312.64
2008-12-312.67
2008-09-302.74
2008-06-301.10
2008-03-310.93
2007-12-310.75
2007-09-301.32
2007-06-301.21
2007-03-311.22
2006-12-311.29
2006-09-301.62
2006-06-301.37
2006-03-311.53
2005-12-310.80
2005-09-301.31
2005-06-301.20
2005-03-311.28
2004-12-310.97
2004-09-301.63
2004-06-301.24
2004-03-311.13
2003-12-310.87
2003-09-301.01
2003-06-301.21
2003-03-311.47
2002-12-311.52
2002-09-301.65
2002-06-301.44

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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
www.vale.com
Basic Materials / Industrial Materials
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Industrial Materials
CEO
Gustavo Duarte Pimenta
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