Vale (STU:CVLC) Total Operating Expense: €1,925 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


STU:CVLC Vale SA STU:CVLC
73 GF Score
Price €12.55
GF Value €10.62
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Vale Total Operating Expense?

Vale STU:CVLC -3.09% 73 Total Operating Expense is €1,925 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:CVLC with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.62 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Vale's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €425 Mil. Vale's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,925 Mil.

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Vale Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Vale Total Operating Expense Chart

Vale Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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Vale Quarterly Data
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Vale Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €1,925 Mil.

* 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of €1,925 Mil mean?
Vale (STU:CVLC) has a Total Operating Expense of €1,925 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Vale and its competitors.
Is Vale's Total Operating Expense too high?
Vale's current Total Operating Expense is €1,925 Mil. Overall, Vale has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vale's Total Operating Expense compare to competitors?
Vale's Total Operating Expense of €1,925 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 Total Operating Expense for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Total Operating Expense 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Vale and its competitors. Vale's current Total Operating Expense is €1,925 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 (STU:CVLC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.62, compared to a current price of €12.55 — trading 18.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is €1,925 Mil. Vale's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vale (STU:CVLC), the current Total Operating Expense is €1,925 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 (STU:CVLC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vale stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €12.55 is trading 18.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €10.62. GuruFocus considers Vale to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:CVLC:

  • Total Operating Expense: €1,925 Mil
  • GF Value™: €10.62 vs. price of €12.55 (18.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:CVLC 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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