ValeVALEPR.PFD 71 OCF Yield % is 14.71 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 18.98. GuruFocus rates VALEPR.PFD with a GF Score™ of 71/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,670 Metals & Mining companies, Vale ranks better than 94.19% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vale's OCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
VALEPR.PFD'
s OCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.57 Med: 18.98 Max: 49.05
Current: 14.71
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Yield % of Vale was 49.05%. The lowest was 10.57%. And the median was 18.98%.
VALEPR.PFD's OCF Yield % is ranked better than 94.19% of 2670
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: -4.17
vs VALEPR.PFD: 14.71
Vale's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was %.
Vale OCF Yield % Explanation
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF 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 operating 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 OCF Yield % Related Terms
Vale OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vale's OCF 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 OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Yield % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Vale's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vale's OCF 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 (VALEPR.PFD) has a OCF Yield % of 14.71 as of Jun. 25, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Vale and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 18.98. Over the past decade, Vale's OCF Yield % has ranged from 10.57 to 49.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Vale ranks #155 out of 2670 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 5.8%.
Is Vale's OCF Yield % too high?
Vale's current OCF Yield % of 14.71 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 18.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.57 to a high of 49.05. Based on the distribution chart, Vale ranks #155 out of 2670 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, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vale's OCF Yield % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Vale ranks #155 out of 2670 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Vale in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Vale's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 10.57 to 49.05 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 OCF Yield % for a Metals & Mining company?
A good OCF Yield % depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, OCF 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Vale and its competitors. Vale's current OCF Yield % is 14.71, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 18.98. 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 (VALEPR.PFD) has a current OCF Yield % of 14.71. The current OCF Yield % is 14.71, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 18.98. 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 OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vale (VALEPR.PFD), the current OCF Yield % is 14.71 as of Jun. 25, 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.
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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