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ValeBUE:VALE -0.49%51 EV-to-EBIT is 12.54 as of Sep. 12, 2026, which is 68% above its 10-year median of 7.48. GuruFocus rates BUE:VALE with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS10,328.35 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 681 Metals & Mining companies, Vale ranks worse than 50.07% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Vale's Enterprise Value is ARS124,585,737 Mil.
Vale's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ARS9,936,229 Mil. Therefore, Vale's EV-to-EBIT for today is 12.54.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vale's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
BUE:VALE'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -33.28 Med: 7.48 Max: 32.8
Current: 11.34
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Vale was 32.80. The lowest was -33.28. And the median was 7.48.
BUE:VALE's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than 50.07% of 681
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 11.35
vs BUE:VALE: 11.34
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Vale's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ARS50,425,428 Mil.
Vale's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ARS9,936,229 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Vale EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vale's EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Vale's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vale's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Vale's current Enterprise Value is ARS124,585,737 Mil.
Vale's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ARS9,936,229 Mil.
* 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 (BUE:VALE) has a EV-to-EBIT of 12.54 as of Sep. 12, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Vale and its competitors. This is 68% above median its historical median of 7.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Vale ranks #341 out of 681 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 50.1%.
Is Vale's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Vale's current EV-to-EBIT of 12.54 is 68% above median its 10-year median of 7.48. The Metals & Mining industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.35. Vale's value of 12.54 is 10.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vale ranks #341 out of 681 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Vale has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vale's EV-to-EBIT compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Vale ranks #341 out of 681 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Vale in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.35. Vale's value of 12.54 is 10.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.48 vs. the industry median of 11.35, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Metals & Mining company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Metals & Mining companies is 11.35, based on 681 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vale's current EV-to-EBIT of 12.54 is 10.5% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Vale and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vale's current EV-to-EBIT is 12.54, which is 68% above median its own 10-year median of 7.48. 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 (BUE:VALE) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS10,328.35, compared to a current price of ARS12,120.00 — trading 17.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 12.54, which is 68% above median its 10-year median of 7.48 and 10.5% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 11.35. Vale's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vale (BUE:VALE), the current EV-to-EBIT is 12.54 as of Sep. 12, 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 (BUE:VALE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vale stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ARS12,120.00 is trading 17.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ARS10,328.35.
GuruFocus considers Vale to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BUE:VALE:
EV-to-EBIT: 12.54 (68% above median its 10-year median of 7.48)
GF Value™: ARS10,328.35 vs. price of ARS12,120.00 (17.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10.5% above the Metals & Mining median (#341 of 681)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE:VALE 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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