ValeFRA:CVLB -0.38%71 FCF Yield % is 4.98 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 11.22. GuruFocus rates FRA:CVLB with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €11.06 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,671 Metals & Mining companies, Vale ranks better than 91.76% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
As of today, Vale's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is €2,640 Mil, and Market Cap is €55,985 Mil. Therefore, Vale's FCF Yield % for today is 4.98%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vale's FCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:CVLB'
s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.72 Med: 11.22 Max: 41.71
Current: 4.98
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Vale was 41.71%. The lowest was -10.72%. And the median was 11.22%.
FRA:CVLB's FCF Yield % is ranked better than 91.76% of 2671
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -7.15
vs FRA:CVLB: 4.98
Vale's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.50%.
Vale FCF Yield % Explanation
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
Vale FCF Yield % Related Terms
Vale FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vale's FCF Yield % 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 Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 Yield % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Vale's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vale's FCF Yield % 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 (FRA:CVLB) has a FCF Yield % of 4.98 as of Jun. 28, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Vale and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 11.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Vale ranks #220 out of 2671 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 8.2%.
Is Vale's FCF Yield % too high?
Vale's current FCF Yield % of 4.98 is 56% below median its 10-year median of 11.22. Based on the distribution chart, Vale ranks #220 out of 2671 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Vale has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vale's FCF Yield % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Vale ranks #220 out of 2671 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Vale in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Yield % for a Metals & Mining company?
A good FCF Yield % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, FCF Yield % 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 Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Vale and its competitors. Vale's current FCF Yield % is 4.98, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 11.22. 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 (FRA:CVLB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €11.06, compared to a current price of €13.15 — trading 18.9% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 4.98, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 11.22. 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 Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vale (FRA:CVLB), the current FCF Yield % is 4.98 as of Jun. 28, 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 (FRA:CVLB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vale stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €13.15 is trading 18.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €11.06.
GuruFocus considers Vale to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CVLB:
FCF Yield %: 4.98 (56% below median its 10-year median of 11.22)
GF Value™: €11.06 vs. price of €13.15 (18.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CVLB 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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