Vale (MEX:VALEN) Growth Rank: 2 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — 33% Below Median

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MEX:VALEN Vale SA MEX:VALEN
70 GF Score
Price MXN250.00
GF Value MXN224.25
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Vale Growth Rank?

Vale MEX:VALEN 70 Growth Rank is 2 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates MEX:VALEN with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN224.25 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Vale has the Growth Rank of 2.

GuruFocus Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. Historically, the companies with the highest growth ranks performed the best over the long term. It is calculated using the following criteria:

1. 5-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
2. 3-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
3. 5-year EBITDA growth rate, the higher, the better.
4. The predictability of 5-year revenue. The most consistent it is, the higher the rank.

A higher score reflects a greater ability to drive business growth, with companies considered to have strong and sustainable expansion potential. Conversely, a lower score indicates challenges in achieving consistent growth and scalability.

GuruFocus found that the Growth Rank is the second of the two most-sensitive parameters among the five parameters checked. Please click GF Score to see more details on GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Please note that we are using the five-year EBITDA growth rate as a parameter, so the company needs to have had positive growth over that time. The reason we use EBITDA instead of earnings per share is that with EBITDA, we can rank a lot more companies since a company may have positive EBITDA but negative EPS. Since we are looking at the growth here, EBITDA gives us a pretty clear picture about the growth in the company's business operations.

Vale Growth Rank Competitor Comparison

For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Vale's Growth Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank vs Metals & Mining Industry

For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Vale's Growth Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Vale's Growth Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Growth Rank →
What does a Growth Rank of 2 mean?
Vale (MEX:VALEN) has a Growth Rank of 2 as of Aug. 09, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Vale and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Vale's Growth Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 9.00.
Is Vale's Growth Rank too high?
Vale's current Growth Rank of 2 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Vale has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vale's Growth Rank compare to competitors?
Vale's Growth Rank of 2 can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. Historically, Vale's own Growth Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 9.00 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 Growth Rank for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank mean?
A high Growth Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Vale and its competitors. Vale's current Growth Rank is 2, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 3.00. 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 (MEX:VALEN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN224.25, compared to a current price of MXN250.00 — trading 11.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Growth Rank is 2, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 3.00. Vale's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vale (MEX:VALEN), the current Growth Rank is 2 as of Aug. 09, 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 (MEX:VALEN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vale stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN250.00 is trading 11.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN224.25. GuruFocus considers Vale to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:VALEN:

  • Growth Rank: 2 (33% below median its 10-year median of 3.00)
  • GF Value™: MXN224.25 vs. price of MXN250.00 (11.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:VALEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Vale Business Description

Address Praia de Botafogo, 186, Rooms 1801 to 2001, Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, BRA, 22250-145
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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