Vale (XTER:CVLC) EBITDA Margin %: 41.99% (As of Mar. 2026) — 20% Above Median


XTER:CVLC Vale SA XTER:CVLC
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What is Vale EBITDA Margin %?

Vale XTER:CVLC 71 EBITDA Margin % is 41.99% as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 34.93. GuruFocus rates XTER:CVLC with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.61. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 841 Metals & Mining companies, Vale ranks better than 68.85% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Vale's EBITDA for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €3,362 Mil. Vale's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €8,008 Mil. Therefore, Vale's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 41.99%.


Vale  (XTER:CVLC) EBITDA Margin % Explanation

EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.


Vale EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Vale EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vale's EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % Chart

Vale Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBITDA Margin %
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Vale Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EBITDA Margin % 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 37.34 36.69 35.28 -0.88 41.99

Vale EBITDA Margin % Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Vale's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Vale's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Vale's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Vale EBITDA Margin % Calculation

EBITDA margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Vale's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=8368.346/32796.162
=25.52 %

Vale's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=3362.255/8008.17
=41.99 %

* 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.

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What does a EBITDA Margin % of 41.99% mean?
Vale (XTER:CVLC) has a EBITDA Margin % of 41.99% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Vale and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 34.93. Over the past decade, Vale's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 15.97 to 62.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Vale ranks #262 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 31.2%.
Is Vale's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Vale's current EBITDA Margin % of 41.99% is 20% above median its 10-year median of 34.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.97 to a high of 62.62. The Metals & Mining industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.89. Vale's value of 41.99% is 372.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vale ranks #262 out of 841 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Vale has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vale's EBITDA Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Vale ranks #262 out of 841 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Vale in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 8.89. Vale's value of 41.99% is 372.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Vale's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 15.97 to 62.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.93 vs. the industry median of 8.89, 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Metals & Mining company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 8.89, based on 841 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vale's current EBITDA Margin % of 41.99% is 372.3% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Vale and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 8.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vale's current EBITDA Margin % is 41.99%, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 34.93. 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?
Vale (XTER:CVLC) has a current EBITDA Margin % of 41.99%. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.61, compared to a current price of €4.36 — trading 20.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 41.99%, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 34.93 and 372.3% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 8.89. Vale's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vale (XTER:CVLC), the current EBITDA Margin % is 41.99% 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 (XTER:CVLC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vale stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €4.36 is trading 20.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.61.

Key valuation signals for XTER:CVLC:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 41.99% (20% above median its 10-year median of 34.93)
  • GF Value™: €3.61 vs. price of €4.36 (20.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 372.3% above the Metals & Mining median (#262 of 841)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XTER:CVLC 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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