The stock of Vale S.A. ADR (VALE) has gone down by -3.02% for the week, with a 2.53% rise in the past month and a -1.27% drop in the past quarter. The volatility ratio for the week is 1.67%, and the volatility levels for the past 30 days are 3.15% for VALE.. The simple moving average for the past 20 days is 0.73% for VALE’s stock, with a -5.71% simple moving average for the past 200 days.
Is It Worth Investing in Vale S.A. ADR (NYSE: VALE) Right Now?
The price-to-earnings ratio for Vale S.A. ADR (NYSE: VALE) is above average at 6.86x, Company’s 36-month beta value is 0.82.Analysts have differing opinions on the stock, with 7 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 7 as “overweight,” 9 as “hold,” and 1 as “sell.”
The public float for VALE is 4.27B, and currently, short sellers hold a 2.20% ratio of that floaft. The average trading volume of VALE on May 07, 2025 was 33.91M shares.
VALE) stock’s latest price update
Vale S.A. ADR (NYSE: VALE) has experienced a decline in its stock price by 0.00 compared to its previous closing price of 9.31. However, the company has seen a fall of -3.02% in its stock price over the last five trading days. seekingalpha.com reported 2025-05-06 that In this article, I present 10 attractive high-yield investment options for this month of May 2025, which not only offer dividend income but also potential for dividend growth. The selection process involves analyzing financial ratios, competitive advantages, valuations, and diversification across industries and countries to minimize risks and maximize returns. Highlighted top picks for May 2025 include VICI Properties, Chevron, Canadian Natural Resources, Pfizer, Altria, CVS Health, Toronto-Dominion Bank, Comcast, Vale, and Ares Capital.
Analysts’ Opinion of VALE
BofA Securities, on the other hand, stated in their research note that they expect to see VALE reach a price target of $11.50. The rating they have provided for VALE stocks is “Buy” according to the report published on April 10th, 2025.
VALE Trading at -2.55% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought VALE to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -25.83% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 3.15%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 1.67%, as shares surge +5.44% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading -6.62% lower at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, VALE fell by -3.02%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by -14.90% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $9.24. In addition, Vale S.A. ADR saw 4.96% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further gains.
Stock Fundamentals for VALE
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- 0.27 for the present operating margin
- 0.35 for the gross margin
The net margin for Vale S.A. ADR stands at 0.16. The total capital return value is set at 0.14. Equity return is now at value 15.98, with 6.63 for asset returns.
Based on Vale S.A. ADR (VALE), the company’s capital structure generated 0.35 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at 0.4. The debt to equity ratio resting at 0.53. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is 6.68.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is 12.94 billion with net debt to EBITDA at 1.39. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 1.46. The receivables turnover for the company is 11.44for trailing twelve months and the total asset turnover is 0.44. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 1.11.
Conclusion
In a nutshell, Vale S.A. ADR (VALE) has experienced a mixed performance in recent times. The stock has received mixed “buy” and “hold” ratings from analysts. It’s important to note that the stock is currently trading at a significant distance from its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
