Vale S.A. - Asset Resilience Ratio
Vale S.A. (VALE3) has an Asset Resilience Ratio of 47.01% as of December 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 S.A. (VALE3) strategic asset index to assess the company's strategic physical and investment asset allocation.
Liquid Assets
Total Assets
Resilience Assessment
Asset Resilience Ratio Trend (2000–2025)
This chart shows how Vale S.A.'s Asset Resilience Ratio has changed over time. See net asset quality index of Vale S.A. 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 market value of Vale S.A..
Current Liquid Assets Breakdown
| Component | Amount | % of Total Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | R$40.56 Billion | 46.79% |
| Short-term Investments | R$194.12 Million | 0.22% |
| Total Liquid Assets | R$40.76 Billion | 47.01% |
Asset Resilience Insights
- Very High Liquidity: Vale S.A. maintains exceptional liquid asset reserves at 47.01% of total assets.
- This level provides strong protection against economic uncertainties but may indicate potential for more aggressive growth investments.
- The company primarily holds liquidity in cash and equivalents rather than short-term investments.
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 |
|---|---|---|
|
Pilbara Minerals Ltd
AU:PLS |
Other Industrial Metals & Mining | 17.93% |
|
Jinduicheng Molybdenum Co Ltd
SHG:601958 |
Other Industrial Metals & Mining | 16.57% |
|
Liontown Resources Ltd
AU:LTR |
Other Industrial Metals & Mining | 22.16% |
|
Vale Indonesia Tbk
JK:INCO |
Other Industrial Metals & Mining | 0.07% |
|
Molymet
SN:MOLYMET |
Other Industrial Metals & Mining | 0.01% |
|
Alphamin Resources Corp.
JSE:APH |
Other Industrial Metals & Mining | 6.92% |
|
Vulcan Energy Resources Limited
AU:VUL |
Other Industrial Metals & Mining | 0.54% |
|
Xinjiang Baodi Mining Co. Ltd. A
SHG:601121 |
Other Industrial Metals & Mining | 1.72% |
Annual Asset Resilience Ratio for Vale S.A. (2000–2025)
The table below shows the annual Asset Resilience Ratio data for Vale S.A..
| Year | Asset Resilience Ratio (%) | Liquid Assets | Total Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 47.01% | R$40.76 Billion ≈ $8.00 Billion |
R$86.70 Billion ≈ $17.01 Billion |
+8.68pp |
| 2024-12-31 | 38.33% | R$30.72 Billion ≈ $6.03 Billion |
R$80.15 Billion ≈ $15.73 Billion |
+19.73pp |
| 2023-12-31 | 18.61% | R$17.52 Billion ≈ $3.44 Billion |
R$94.19 Billion ≈ $18.48 Billion |
-9.90pp |
| 2022-12-31 | 28.51% | R$24.77 Billion ≈ $4.86 Billion |
R$86.89 Billion ≈ $17.05 Billion |
-44.83pp |
| 2021-12-31 | 73.34% | R$65.59 Billion ≈ $12.87 Billion |
R$89.44 Billion ≈ $17.55 Billion |
-3.68pp |
| 2020-12-31 | 77.01% | R$70.86 Billion ≈ $13.90 Billion |
R$92.01 Billion ≈ $18.05 Billion |
+43.81pp |
| 2019-12-31 | 33.20% | R$30.45 Billion ≈ $5.98 Billion |
R$91.71 Billion ≈ $18.00 Billion |
+7.75pp |
| 2018-12-31 | 25.45% | R$22.44 Billion ≈ $4.40 Billion |
R$88.19 Billion ≈ $17.30 Billion |
+8.98pp |
| 2017-12-31 | 16.47% | R$16.34 Billion ≈ $3.21 Billion |
R$99.18 Billion ≈ $19.46 Billion |
+2.43pp |
| 2016-12-31 | 14.05% | R$13.91 Billion ≈ $2.73 Billion |
R$99.01 Billion ≈ $19.43 Billion |
+14.02pp |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.03% | R$28.00 Million ≈ $5.49 Million |
R$88.49 Billion ≈ $17.36 Billion |
-0.10pp |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.13% | R$148.00 Million ≈ $29.04 Million |
R$116.49 Billion ≈ $22.86 Billion |
+0.12pp |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.00% | R$3.00 Million ≈ $588.65K |
R$124.60 Billion ≈ $24.45 Billion |
-0.19pp |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.19% | R$246.00 Million ≈ $48.27 Million |
R$130.58 Billion ≈ $25.62 Billion |
-0.29pp |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.48% | R$608.48 Million ≈ $119.39 Million |
R$126.92 Billion ≈ $24.90 Billion |
-0.91pp |
| 2010-12-31 | 1.39% | R$1.79 Billion ≈ $351.82 Million |
R$129.14 Billion ≈ $25.34 Billion |
-2.28pp |
| 2009-12-31 | 3.66% | R$3.75 Billion ≈ $735.23 Million |
R$102.28 Billion ≈ $20.07 Billion |
+0.78pp |
| 2008-12-31 | 2.89% | R$2.31 Billion ≈ $452.87 Million |
R$79.99 Billion ≈ $15.70 Billion |
+1.91pp |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.98% | R$750.00 Million ≈ $147.16 Million |
R$76.72 Billion ≈ $15.05 Billion |
-3.85pp |
| 2006-12-31 | 4.83% | R$2.94 Billion ≈ $577.24 Million |
R$60.93 Billion ≈ $11.95 Billion |
+0.83pp |
| 2005-12-31 | 4.00% | R$905.02 Million ≈ $177.58 Million |
R$22.64 Billion ≈ $4.44 Billion |
-4.01pp |
| 2004-12-31 | 8.01% | R$1.31 Billion ≈ $257.32 Million |
R$16.37 Billion ≈ $3.21 Billion |
+3.66pp |
| 2003-12-31 | 4.35% | R$497.00 Million ≈ $97.52 Million |
R$11.43 Billion ≈ $2.24 Billion |
-24.17pp |
| 2001-12-31 | 28.51% | R$2.71 Billion ≈ $532.73 Million |
R$9.52 Billion ≈ $1.87 Billion |
+2.39pp |
| 2000-12-31 | 26.13% | R$2.56 Billion ≈ $502.12 Million |
R$9.79 Billion ≈ $1.92 Billion |
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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