Return on Assets (ROA): 3.19%
Is the return on assets (ROA) high or low?
The return on assets (ROA) of 3.19% is 73% below its 5-year average of 11.84%, near the low end of its 5-year range (2.85%–25.09%).
As of Thursday, June 25, 2026. 39.41% below its 12-month average of 5.26%.
VALE Return on Assets (ROA) Chart
Annual fiscal-year return on assets; no daily interpolation.
VALE Average Return on Assets (ROA) Chart
VALE Current vs Average Return on Assets (ROA) Chart
VALE Return on Assets (ROA) Metrics
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA)
3.19%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG TTM
5.26%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 3Y
10.16%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 5Y
11.84%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 10Y
6.63%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 15Y
5.86%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 20Y
9.54%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-39.41%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-68.61%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-73.06%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-51.85%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-45.56%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-66.57%
VALE Competitors' Return on Assets (ROA)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vale S.A. (VALE) | $63.29B | 3.19% | 5.26% | 10.16% | 11.84% |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD)vs › | $62.07B | 5.06% | 4.36% | 6.05% | 6.59% |
| Barrick Mining Corporation (B)vs › | $61.57B | 11.56% | 7.09% | 4.47% | 4.10% |
| Nucor Corporation (NUE)vs › | $54.78B | 6.54% | 5.47% | 11.79% | 12.86% |
| Corteva, Inc. (CTVA)vs › | $54.59B | 2.72% | 2.38% | 2.29% | 2.49% |
| Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM)vs › | $51.35B | 18.22% | 11.74% | 10.26% | 10.26% |
| Ecolab Inc (ECL)vs › | $77.76B | 8.41% | 8.92% | 7.30% | 4.65% |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)vs › | $82.16B | 9.85% | 10.63% | 10.16% | 9.93% |
| Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)vs › | $39.87B | 6.70% | 5.90% | 5.57% | 5.36% |
| Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (MLM)vs › | $37.77B | 12.36% | 8.53% | 7.64% | 7.04% |
Asset Efficiency
ROA
3.2%
ROE
7.6%
Return on Assets (ROA) Formula & Definition
ROA = Net Income / Total Assets
Return on assets measures how efficiently a company generates profit from its total assets.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Return on Assets (ROA) FAQ
- What is the return on assets (ROA) for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
- The return on assets (ROA) for VALE stock is 3.19%.
- Is Vale S.A.'s return on assets (ROA) high or low?
- The return on assets (ROA) of 3.19% is 73% below its 5-year average of 11.84%, near the low end of its 5-year range (2.85%–25.09%).
- What is the TTM average return on assets (ROA) for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
- The TTM average return on assets (ROA) for VALE stock is 5.26%.
- What is the 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
- The 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for VALE stock is 10.16%.
- What is the 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
- The 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for VALE stock is 11.84%.
- What is the 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
- The 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for VALE stock is 6.63%.
- What is the 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
- The 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for VALE stock is 5.86%.
- What is the 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
- The 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for VALE stock is 9.54%.
VALE Return on Assets (ROA) History
| DATE | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 2.85% |
| 2024-12-31 | 7.68% |
| 2023-12-31 | 8.50% |
| 2022-12-31 | 21.62% |
| 2021-12-31 | 25.09% |
| 2020-12-31 | 5.31% |
| 2019-12-31 | -1.81% |
| 2018-12-31 | 7.78% |
| 2017-12-31 | 5.55% |
| 2016-12-31 | 4.02% |
| 2015-12-31 | -13.71% |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.56% |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.47% |
| 2012-12-31 | 4.11% |
| 2011-12-31 | 17.78% |
| 2010-12-31 | 13.37% |
| 2009-12-31 | 5.83% |
| 2008-12-31 | 16.54% |
| 2007-12-31 | 15.41% |
| 2006-12-31 | 10.71% |
| 2005-12-31 | 19.49% |
| 2004-12-31 | 15.72% |
| 2003-12-31 | 13.54% |
| 2002-12-31 | 8.55% |
| 2001-12-31 | 13.52% |
| 2000-12-31 | 11.09% |
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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