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. See VALE3 current assets to equity ratio to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
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. For the complete balance sheet picture, see total assets of Vale S.A..
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. Explore VALE3 strategic capital deployment ratio to see how much of total assets are deployed in long-term investments.
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 |
|---|---|---|
|
Rio Tinto Group
F:RIOA |
Other Industrial Metals & Mining | 0.43% |
|
Xiamen Tungsten Co Ltd
SHG:600549 |
Other Industrial Metals & Mining | 1.91% |
|
MP Materials Corp
NYSE:MP |
Other Industrial Metals & Mining | 27.47% |
|
Guocheng Mining Co Ltd
SHE:000688 |
Other Industrial Metals & Mining | 2.99% |
|
Tibet Huayu Mining Co Ltd
SHG:601020 |
Other Industrial Metals & Mining | 0.12% |
|
Western Metal Materials Co Ltd
SHE:002149 |
Other Industrial Metals & Mining | 0.11% |
|
Jiangsu Longda Superalloy Co. Ltd. A
SHG:688231 |
Other Industrial Metals & Mining | 6.40% |
|
Huludao Zinc Industry Co Ltd
SHE:000751 |
Other Industrial Metals & Mining | 0.01% |
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