ValeXTER:CVLC 71 FCF Margin % is 7.50% as of Mar. 2026, which is 63% below its 10-year median of 20.50. 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 847 Metals & Mining companies, Vale ranks better than 71.31% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Vale's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €600 Mil. Vale's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €8,008 Mil. Therefore, Vale's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.50%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vale's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XTER:CVLC'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.28 Med: 20.5 Max: 37.88
Current: 7.77
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Vale was 37.88%. The lowest was 5.28%. And the median was 20.50%.
XTER:CVLC's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 71.31% of 847
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -2.17
vs XTER:CVLC: 7.77
Vale FCF Margin % Related Terms
Vale FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vale's FCF 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.
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Vale's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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 FCF Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Vale's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vale's FCF Margin % 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.
Vale (XTER:CVLC) has a FCF Margin % of 7.50% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Vale and its competitors. This is 63% below median its historical median of 20.50. Over the past decade, Vale's FCF Margin % has ranged from 5.28 to 37.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Vale ranks #243 out of 847 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 28.7%.
Is Vale's FCF Margin % too high?
Vale's current FCF Margin % of 7.50% is 63% below median its 10-year median of 20.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.28 to a high of 37.88. Based on the distribution chart, Vale ranks #243 out of 847 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 FCF Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Vale ranks #243 out of 847 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Vale in the upper half of its industry. Historically, Vale's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 5.28 to 37.88 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Metals & Mining company?
A good FCF Margin % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Vale and its competitors. Vale's current FCF Margin % is 7.50%, which is 63% below median its own 10-year median of 20.50. 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 FCF Margin % of 7.50%. 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 FCF Margin % is 7.50%, which is 63% below median its 10-year median of 20.50. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vale (XTER:CVLC), the current FCF Margin % is 7.50% 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:
FCF Margin %: 7.50% (63% below median its 10-year median of 20.50)
GF Value™: €3.61 vs. price of €4.36 (20.8% above fair value)
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 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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