Vale S.A - Asset Resilience Ratio
Vale S.A (VALE) has an Asset Resilience Ratio of 0.21% as of September 2025. The Asset Resilience Ratio measures the percentage of a company's total assets that are held in liquid form (cash and short-term investments). This metric indicates how well-positioned the company is to handle unexpected financial challenges, economic downturns, or strategic opportunities without requiring external financing. Check VALE capital-intensive asset ratio to assess the company's strategic physical and investment asset allocation.
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Resilience Assessment
Asset Resilience Ratio Trend (2016–2024)
This chart shows how Vale S.A's Asset Resilience Ratio has changed over time. See Vale S.A balance sheet independence to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
Liquid Assets Composition Over Time
This chart breaks down Vale S.A's liquid assets into cash & equivalents and short-term investments, showing how the composition has evolved over time. For market capitalisation and broader financial context, see VALE market cap overview.
Current Liquid Assets Breakdown
| Component | Amount | % of Total Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | AR$0.00 | 0% |
| Short-term Investments | AR$189.00 Million | 0.21% |
| Total Liquid Assets | AR$189.00 Million | 0.21% |
Asset Resilience Insights
- Limited Liquidity: Vale S.A maintains only 0.21% of assets in liquid form.
- This low level may indicate efficient asset utilization but could pose risks during economic downturns.
- The company has significant short-term investments, indicating active treasury management.
Vale S.A Industry Peers by Asset Resilience Ratio
Compare Vale S.A's asset resilience ratio with other companies in the same industry.
| Company | Industry | Asset Resilience Ratio |
|---|---|---|
|
Glencore PLC
JSE:GLN |
Other Industrial Metals & Mining | 0.05% |
|
Vale S.A
F:CVLB |
Other Industrial Metals & Mining | 0.22% |
|
Teck Resources Limited
TO:TECK-B |
Other Industrial Metals & Mining | -2.10% |
|
SOUTH32 Ltd
AU:S32 |
Other Industrial Metals & Mining | 12.06% |
|
Pilbara Minerals Ltd
AU:PLS |
Other Industrial Metals & Mining | 17.93% |
|
Ivanhoe Mines Ltd.
TO:IVN |
Other Industrial Metals & Mining | 0.50% |
|
RTG Mining Inc
AU:RTG |
Other Industrial Metals & Mining | 14.16% |
|
IGO Ltd
AU:IGO |
Other Industrial Metals & Mining | 4.88% |
Annual Asset Resilience Ratio for Vale S.A (2016–2024)
The table below shows the annual Asset Resilience Ratio data for Vale S.A.
| Year | Asset Resilience Ratio (%) | Liquid Assets | Total Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | 0.07% | AR$53.00 Million ≈ $38.35K |
AR$80.15 Billion ≈ $58.00 Million |
+0.01pp |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.05% | AR$51.00 Million ≈ $36.90K |
AR$94.19 Billion ≈ $68.15 Million |
-0.02pp |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.07% | AR$61.00 Million ≈ $44.14K |
AR$86.89 Billion ≈ $62.88 Million |
-0.14pp |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.21% | AR$184.00 Million ≈ $133.14K |
AR$89.44 Billion ≈ $64.72 Million |
-0.63pp |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.84% | AR$771.00 Million ≈ $557.90K |
AR$92.01 Billion ≈ $66.58 Million |
-0.06pp |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.90% | AR$826.00 Million ≈ $597.70K |
AR$91.71 Billion ≈ $66.36 Million |
+0.86pp |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.04% | AR$32.00 Million ≈ $23.16K |
AR$88.19 Billion ≈ $63.81 Million |
+0.02pp |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.02% | AR$18.00 Million ≈ $13.02K |
AR$99.18 Billion ≈ $71.77 Million |
0.00pp |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.02% | AR$18.00 Million ≈ $13.02K |
AR$99.01 Billion ≈ $71.65 Million |
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About Vale S.A
Vale S.A., together with its subsidiaries, produces iron ore and nickel in Asia, the Americas, Europe, and internationally. It operates through Iron Solutions and Energy Transition Materials segments. The company extracts and produces iron ore, iron ore pellets, briquettes, and other ferrous products; provides logistic related services; and operates mining complexes, railways, maritime terminals,… Read more