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ValeXMAD:XVALO +2.42%78 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.43 as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 1.60. GuruFocus rates XMAD:XVALO with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.94 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 594 Metals & Mining companies, Vale ranks worse than 59.93% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vale's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XMAD:XVALO'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.5 Med: 1.6 Max: 3.32
Current: 2.02
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Vale was 3.32. The lowest was 0.50. And the median was 1.60.
XMAD:XVALO's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 59.93% of 594
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 1.21
vs XMAD:XVALO: 2.02
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Vale Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Vale Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vale's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Vale's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Vale's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vale's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Vale (XMAD:XVALO) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.43 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Vale. This is 11% below median its historical median of 1.60. Over the past decade, Vale's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.50 to 3.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Vale ranks #356 out of 594 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 59.9%.
Is Vale's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Vale's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.43 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 1.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 3.32. The Metals & Mining industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.21. Vale's value of 1.43 is 18.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vale ranks #356 out of 594 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Vale has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vale's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Vale ranks #356 out of 594 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Vale in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.21. Vale's value of 1.43 is 18.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Vale's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.50 to 3.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.60 vs. the industry median of 1.21, 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Metals & Mining companies is 1.21, based on 594 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vale's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.43 is 18.2% 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Vale. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vale's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.43, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 1.60. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.94, compared to a current price of €12.60 — trading 15.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.43, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 1.60 and 18.2% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 1.21. 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 Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vale (XMAD:XVALO), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.43 as of Mar. 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 €12.60 is trading 15.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €10.94.
GuruFocus considers Vale to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XMAD:XVALO:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.43 (11% below median its 10-year median of 1.60)
GF Value™: €10.94 vs. price of €12.60 (15.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 18.2% above the Metals & Mining median (#356 of 594)
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 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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