Return on Equity (ROE): 7.62%
Is the return on equity (ROE) high or low?
The return on equity (ROE) of 7.62% is 74% below its 5-year average of 29.54%, near the low end of its 5-year range (7.35%–65.11%).
As of Thursday, June 25, 2026. 40.91% below its 12-month average of 12.89%.
VALE Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
Annual fiscal-year return on equity; no daily interpolation.
VALE Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
VALE Current vs Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
VALE Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
7.62%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
12.89%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
24.62%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
29.54%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
15.92%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
12.12%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
21.45%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-40.91%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-69.05%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-74.21%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-52.13%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-37.13%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-64.47%
VALE Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vale S.A. (VALE) | $63.29B | 7.62% | 12.89% | 24.62% | 29.54% |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD)vs › | $62.34B | 13.47% | 9.92% | 13.27% | 14.03% |
| Barrick Mining Corporation (B)vs › | $61.57B | 22.23% | 13.82% | 8.75% | 8.01% |
| Nucor Corporation (NUE)vs › | $56.68B | 10.87% | 9.16% | 20.31% | 22.77% |
| Corteva, Inc. (CTVA)vs › | $54.59B | 4.77% | 4.17% | 3.95% | 4.25% |
| Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM)vs › | $51.35B | 19.41% | 12.28% | 10.55% | 10.53% |
| Ecolab Inc (ECL)vs › | $79.14B | 21.05% | 22.68% | 19.38% | 12.27% |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)vs › | $83.63B | 58.66% | 61.02% | 62.87% | 64.03% |
| Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)vs › | $40.61B | 13.22% | 11.96% | 11.17% | 10.77% |
| Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (MLM)vs › | $37.77B | 22.43% | 16.21% | 14.77% | 13.68% |
Return Analysis
ROE
7.6%
ROA
3.2%
Return on Equity (ROE) Formula & Definition
ROE = Net Income / Total Shareholders' Equity
Return on equity measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders' equity. Higher ROE indicates better capital efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (ROE) for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
- The return on equity (ROE) for VALE stock is 7.62%.
- Is Vale S.A.'s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
- The return on equity (ROE) of 7.62% is 74% below its 5-year average of 29.54%, near the low end of its 5-year range (7.35%–65.11%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
- The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for VALE stock is 12.89%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for VALE stock is 24.62%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for VALE stock is 29.54%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for VALE stock is 15.92%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for VALE stock is 12.12%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for VALE stock is 21.45%.
VALE Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 7.35% |
| 2024-12-31 | 18.44% |
| 2023-12-31 | 20.31% |
| 2022-12-31 | 52.38% |
| 2021-12-31 | 65.11% |
| 2020-12-31 | 13.66% |
| 2019-12-31 | -4.14% |
| 2018-12-31 | 15.60% |
| 2017-12-31 | 12.30% |
| 2016-12-31 | 10.20% |
| 2015-12-31 | -36.11% |
| 2014-12-31 | 1.20% |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.92% |
| 2012-12-31 | 7.21% |
| 2011-12-31 | 29.45% |
| 2010-12-31 | 25.06% |
| 2009-12-31 | 10.71% |
| 2008-12-31 | 31.06% |
| 2007-12-31 | 35.54% |
| 2006-12-31 | 33.18% |
| 2005-12-31 | 43.42% |
| 2004-12-31 | 37.60% |
| 2003-12-31 | 31.70% |
| 2002-12-31 | 20.69% |
| 2001-12-31 | 27.74% |
| 2000-12-31 | 23.77% |
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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