Vale (XMAD:XVALO) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.69 (As of Jul. 21, 2026) — Near Median

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XMAD:XVALO Vale SA XMAD:XVALO
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Price €12.27
GF Value €11.17
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What is Vale Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Vale XMAD:XVALO +0.61% 78 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.69 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 1.78. GuruFocus rates XMAD:XVALO with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €11.17 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,542 Metals & Mining companies, Vale ranks worse than 52.33% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-21), Vale's current share price is €12.272. Vale's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €7.27. Vale's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.69.

The historical rank and industry rank for Vale's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

XMAD:XVALO' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.68   Med: 1.78   Max: 3.66
Current: 1.56

During the past years, Vale's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.66. The lowest was 0.68. And the median was 1.78.

XMAD:XVALO's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
52.33% of 1542 companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.38 vs XMAD:XVALO: 1.56

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Vale's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €7.434. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €7.27 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Vale  (XMAD:XVALO) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Vale Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Vale Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vale's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Vale Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Vale Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.29 2.49 2.02 1.36 1.62

Vale Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.37 1.24 1.33 1.62 1.79

Vale Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Vale's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Vale Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Vale's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Vale's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Vale Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Vale's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=12.272/7.27
=1.69

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Vale's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Vale's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=7.434/175.0655*175.0655
=7.434

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 175.0655.

Vale Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 2.812 108.851 4.523
201609 6.867 109.986 10.930
201612 2.935 110.802 4.637
201703 7.627 111.869 11.936
201706 6.989 112.115 10.913
201709 7.237 112.777 11.234
201712 7.065 114.068 10.843
201803 6.975 114.868 10.630
201806 6.909 117.038 10.335
201809 6.773 117.881 10.059
201812 7.542 118.340 11.157
201903 7.314 120.124 10.659
201906 7.348 120.977 10.633
201909 7.438 121.292 10.736
201912 7.032 123.436 9.973
202003 6.069 124.092 8.562
202006 5.909 123.557 8.372
202009 5.710 125.095 7.991
202012 5.728 129.012 7.773
202103 5.961 131.660 7.926
202106 6.864 133.871 8.976
202109 5.790 137.913 7.350
202112 6.304 141.992 7.772
202203 7.209 146.537 8.612
202206 7.315 149.784 8.550
202209 7.382 147.800 8.744
202212 7.552 150.207 8.802
202303 7.856 153.352 8.968
202306 8.248 154.519 9.345
202309 8.273 155.464 9.316
202312 8.416 157.148 9.376
202403 8.057 159.372 8.850
202406 8.043 161.052 8.743
202409 8.082 162.342 8.715
202412 7.474 164.740 7.942
202503 7.629 168.102 7.945
202506 7.975 169.670 8.229
202509 8.191 170.739 8.399
202512 6.704 171.765 6.833
202603 7.434 175.066 7.434

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.69 mean?
Vale (XMAD:XVALO) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.69 as of Jul. 21, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Vale and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.78. Over the past decade, Vale's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.68 to 3.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Vale ranks #807 out of 1542 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 52.3%.
Is Vale's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Vale's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.69 is near median its 10-year median of 1.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.68 to a high of 3.66. The Metals & Mining industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.38. Vale's value of 1.69 is 22.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vale ranks #807 out of 1542 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Vale has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vale's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Vale ranks #807 out of 1542 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Vale in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.38. Vale's value of 1.69 is 22.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Vale's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.68 to 3.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.78 vs. the industry median of 1.38, Vale has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 1.38, based on 1,542 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vale's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.69 is 22.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Vale and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vale's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.69, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vale stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vale (XMAD:XVALO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €11.17, compared to a current price of €12.27 — trading 9.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.69, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.78 and 22.5% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.38. Vale's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vale (XMAD:XVALO), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.69 as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Vale (XMAD:XVALO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vale stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €12.27 is trading 9.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €11.17. GuruFocus considers Vale to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XMAD:XVALO:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.69 (near median its 10-year median of 1.78)
  • GF Value™: €11.17 vs. price of €12.27 (9.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 22.5% above the Metals & Mining median (#807 of 1542)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XMAD:XVALO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Vale Business Description

Address Praia de Botafogo, 186, Rooms 1801 to 2001, Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, BRA, 22250-145
Vale is a large global miner and the world's largest producer of iron ore and pellets. In recent years the company has sold noncore assets such as its fertilizer, coal, and steel operations to concentrate on iron ore, nickel, and copper. Earnings are dominated by its iron ore business. The base metals division is much smaller, consisting of nickel mines and smelters along with copper mines producing copper in concentrate. In 2024, Vale sold a minority 10% stake in its base metals business, likely the first step in separating base metals and iron ore.
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