Vale (VALE) Short-Term Debt: $602 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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VALE Vale SA VALE
74 GF Score
Price $14.19
GF Value $12.76
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Vale Short-Term Debt?

Vale VALE -0.21% 74 Short-Term Debt is $602 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates VALE with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.76 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Vale's Short-Term Debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $602 Mil.

Vale's quarterly Short-Term Debt increased from Sep. 2025 ($470 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($522 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2025 ($522 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($602 Mil).

Vale's annual Short-Term Debt increased from Dec. 2023 ($824 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($1,020 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2024 ($1,020 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($522 Mil).

Vale Short-Term Debt Explanation

Short-Term Debt represents the total amount of Long-Term Debt such as bank loans and commercial paper, which is due within one year.

Vale Short-Term Debt Related Terms

Vale Short-Term Debt Historical Data

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Vale Short-Term Debt Chart

Vale Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Short-Term Debt
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,030.00 307.00 824.00 1,020.00 522.00

Vale Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Short-Term Debt →
What does a Short-Term Debt of $602 Mil mean?
Vale (VALE) has a Short-Term Debt of $602 Mil as of Mar. 2026.
Is Vale's Short-Term Debt too high?
Vale's current Short-Term Debt is $602 Mil. Overall, Vale has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vale's Short-Term Debt compare to competitors?
Vale's Short-Term Debt of $602 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Short-Term Debt for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Short-Term Debt depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Short-Term Debt 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 Short-Term Debt mean?
A high Short-Term Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Vale's current Short-Term Debt is $602 Mil. 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 (VALE) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.76, compared to a current price of $14.19 — trading 11.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Short-Term Debt is $602 Mil. Vale's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Short-Term Debt calculated?
Short-Term Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vale (VALE), the current Short-Term Debt is $602 Mil 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 (VALE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vale stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $14.19 is trading 11.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $12.76. GuruFocus considers Vale to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for VALE:

  • Short-Term Debt: $602 Mil
  • GF Value™: $12.76 vs. price of $14.19 (11.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the VALE 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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