ValeXTER:CVLC 71 Net Margin % is 20.45% as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 16.21. 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 843 Metals & Mining companies, Vale ranks better than 60.5% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Vale's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,637 Mil. Vale's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €8,008 Mil. Therefore, Vale's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.45%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vale's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XTER:CVLC'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.6 Med: 16.21 Max: 42.86
Current: 7.06
XTER:CVLC's Net Margin % is ranked better than 60.5% of 843
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 3.41
vs XTER:CVLC: 7.06
Vale (XTER:CVLC) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Vale Net Margin % Related Terms
Vale Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vale's Net 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Vale's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vale's Net 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 Net Margin % of 20.45% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Vale and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 16.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Vale ranks #333 out of 843 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 39.5%.
Is Vale's Net Margin % too high?
Vale's current Net Margin % of 20.45% is 26% above median its 10-year median of 16.21. The Metals & Mining industry median Net Margin % is 3.41. Vale's value of 20.45% is 499.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vale ranks #333 out of 843 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 Net Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Vale ranks #333 out of 843 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Vale in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.41. Vale's value of 20.45% is 499.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 16.21 vs. the industry median of 3.41, 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 Net Margin % for a Metals & Mining company?
The median Net Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 3.41, based on 843 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vale's current Net Margin % of 20.45% is 499.7% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Vale and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vale's current Net Margin % is 20.45%, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 16.21. 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 Net Margin % of 20.45%. 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 Net Margin % is 20.45%, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 16.21 and 499.7% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 3.41. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vale (XTER:CVLC), the current Net Margin % is 20.45% 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:
Net Margin %: 20.45% (26% above median its 10-year median of 16.21)
GF Value™: €3.61 vs. price of €4.36 (20.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 499.7% above the Metals & Mining median (#333 of 843)
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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