Vale S.A. (VALE) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 6.85%
Is Vale S.A.’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
Vale S.A.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 6.85% is 59% below its 5-year average of 16.51%, near the low end of its 5-year range (6.85%–30.87%).
As of Wednesday, June 24, 2026. 34.64% below its 12-month average of 10.48%.
VALE Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
Reported annual fiscal-period values; no daily interpolation.
VALE Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
VALE Current vs Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
VALE Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
6.85%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
10.48%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
13.43%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
16.51%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
9.78%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
11.28%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
11.69%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-34.64%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-48.99%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-58.51%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-29.95%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-39.30%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-41.38%
VALE Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vale S.A. (VALE) | $65.29B | 6.85% | 10.48% | 13.43% | 16.51% |
| Barrick Mining Corporation (B)vs › | $63.97B | 13.68% | 9.95% | 7.16% | 6.45% |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD)vs › | $62.90B | -1.82% | 4.05% | 5.72% | 6.36% |
| Ecolab Inc (ECL)vs › | $75.61B | 11.95% | 11.88% | 10.14% | 9.59% |
| Nucor Corporation (NUE)vs › | $54.57B | 6.74% | 7.30% | 14.93% | 15.58% |
| Corteva, Inc. (CTVA)vs › | $52.91B | 5.91% | 5.23% | 5.29% | 4.46% |
| Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM)vs › | $52.89B | 15.60% | 11.24% | 9.32% | 9.68% |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)vs › | $79.64B | 15.21% | 15.30% | 14.71% | 14.42% |
| Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)vs › | $38.81B | 8.02% | 7.30% | 6.97% | 6.71% |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)vs › | $92.55B | 7.77% | 8.29% | 8.87% | 8.45% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
6.8%
ROE
7.6%
Vale S.A. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Formula & Definition
ROIC = NOPAT / Invested Capital
Return on invested capital measures the after-tax return a company earns on all capital (debt and equity) invested in the business.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Vale S.A. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for VALE stock is 6.85%.
- Is Vale S.A.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- Vale S.A.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 6.85% is 59% below its 5-year average of 16.51%, near the low end of its 5-year range (6.85%–30.87%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for VALE stock is 10.48%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for VALE stock is 13.43%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for VALE stock is 16.51%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for VALE stock is 9.78%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for VALE stock is 11.28%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Vale S.A. (VALE)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for VALE stock is 11.69%.
Vale S.A. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 6.85% |
| 2024-12-31 | 14.11% |
| 2023-12-31 | 12.86% |
| 2022-12-31 | 19.90% |
| 2021-12-31 | 30.87% |
| 2020-12-31 | 14.47% |
| 2019-12-31 | -15.99% |
| 2018-12-31 | 14.72% |
| 2017-12-31 | 10.07% |
| 2016-12-31 | 5.10% |
| 2015-12-31 | -5.40% |
| 2014-12-31 | 1.52% |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.73% |
| 2012-12-31 | 7.66% |
| 2011-12-31 | 20.28% |
| 2010-12-31 | 15.53% |
| 2009-12-31 | -8.06% |
| 2008-12-31 | 19.28% |
| 2007-12-31 | 15.31% |
| 2006-12-31 | 11.32% |
| 2005-12-31 | 26.59% |
| 2004-12-31 | 16.74% |
| 2003-12-31 | 12.92% |
| 2002-12-31 | 19.28% |
| 2001-12-31 | 10.73% |
| 2000-12-31 | 11.02% |
Related Metrics
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