Vale SA ADR (VALE) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Vale SA ADR (VALE) has net assets worth $42.20 Billion USD as of September 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($91.06 Billion) and total liabilities ($48.86 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Also explore Vale SA ADR balance sheet assets for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $42.20 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 46.34% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 8.79% |
| 5-Year Change | -0.76% |
| 10-Year Change | -3.21% |
| Growth Volatility | 30.59 |
Vale SA ADR - Net Assets Trend (2000–2024)
This chart illustrates how Vale SA ADR's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. For live valuation and market cap data, see VALE market cap overview.
Annual Net Assets for Vale SA ADR (2000–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Vale SA ADR from 2000 to 2024. Explore Vale SA ADR operating cash flow efficiency to assess how effectively this company generates cash.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | $34.56 Billion | -15.36% |
| 2023-12-31 | $40.83 Billion | +9.29% |
| 2022-12-31 | $37.36 Billion | +5.81% |
| 2021-12-31 | $35.31 Billion | +1.39% |
| 2020-12-31 | $34.82 Billion | -10.70% |
| 2019-12-31 | $38.99 Billion | -13.02% |
| 2018-12-31 | $44.83 Billion | +0.13% |
| 2017-12-31 | $44.77 Billion | +9.14% |
| 2016-12-31 | $41.02 Billion | +14.90% |
| 2015-12-31 | $35.70 Billion | -36.61% |
| 2014-12-31 | $56.32 Billion | -13.27% |
| 2013-12-31 | $64.94 Billion | -14.74% |
| 2012-12-31 | $76.16 Billion | -4.94% |
| 2011-12-31 | $80.11 Billion | +10.59% |
| 2010-12-31 | $72.44 Billion | +24.45% |
| 2009-12-31 | $58.21 Billion | +29.22% |
| 2008-12-31 | $45.05 Billion | +25.72% |
| 2007-12-31 | $35.83 Billion | +59.36% |
| 2006-12-31 | $22.48 Billion | +94.55% |
| 2005-12-31 | $11.56 Billion | +51.91% |
| 2004-12-31 | $7.61 Billion | +45.94% |
| 2003-12-31 | $5.21 Billion | +57.30% |
| 2002-12-31 | $3.31 Billion | -28.65% |
| 2001-12-31 | $4.64 Billion | +1.46% |
| 2000-12-31 | $4.58 Billion | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Vale SA ADR's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 258.3% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $18.58 Billion | 55.56% |
| Common Stock | $12.50 Billion | 37.38% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $5.56 Billion | 16.62% |
| Total Equity | $33.43 Billion | 100.00% |
Vale SA ADR Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Vale SA ADR ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
ING Groep NV
AS:INGA
|
$72.74 Billion |
|
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc
NASDAQ:REGN
|
$72.88 Billion |
|
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc
NYSE:HLT
|
$72.90 Billion |
|
LG Energy Solution Ltd
KO:373220
|
$73.03 Billion |
|
Investor AB ser. B
ST:INVE-B
|
$72.72 Billion |
|
Hyundai Motor Co. Ltd.
KO:005380
|
$72.69 Billion |
|
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd
NYSE:RCL
|
$72.42 Billion |
|
CN YANGT.PWR GDR REG S/A
F:CYZB
|
$71.93 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Vale SA ADR's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 39,312,624,000 to 33,433,367,000, a change of -5,879,257,000 (-15.0%).
- Net income of 6,166,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 3,832,720,885 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 381,009,035 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 8,488,384,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 656,856,920.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $6.17 Billion | +18.44% |
| Dividends Paid | $3.83 Billion | -11.46% |
| Share Repurchases | $381.01 Million | -1.14% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-8.49 Billion | -25.39% |
| Other Changes | $656.86 Million | +1.96% |
| Total Change | $- | -14.96% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Vale SA ADR's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 2.19x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 17.33x to 2.19x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-12-31 | $0.99 | $17.14 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | $1.00 | $17.14 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | $0.71 | $17.14 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | $1.06 | $17.14 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | $1.49 | $17.14 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | $2.23 | $17.14 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $4.05 | $17.14 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $6.81 | $17.14 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $8.41 | $17.14 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $10.23 | $17.14 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $13.13 | $17.14 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $14.81 | $17.14 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $14.61 | $17.14 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $12.29 | $17.14 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $10.62 | $17.14 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $6.46 | $17.14 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $7.51 | $17.14 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $8.61 | $17.14 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $8.46 | $17.14 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $7.81 | $17.14 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $6.97 | $17.14 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $6.88 | $17.14 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $7.73 | $17.14 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $9.00 | $17.14 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $7.83 | $17.14 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Vale SA ADR utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 18.44%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 16.20%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.47x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.40x
- Recent ROE (18.44%) is below the historical average (21.08%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 23.77% | 27.60% | 0.40x | 2.14x | $629.10 Million |
| 2001 | 27.74% | 32.26% | 0.42x | 2.05x | $823.00 Million |
| 2002 | 20.69% | 16.49% | 0.52x | 2.42x | $351.30 Million |
| 2003 | 31.70% | 28.93% | 0.47x | 2.34x | $1.06 Billion |
| 2004 | 37.60% | 31.90% | 0.49x | 2.39x | $1.89 Billion |
| 2005 | 43.42% | 30.72% | 0.63x | 2.23x | $3.44 Billion |
| 2006 | 33.18% | 33.22% | 0.32x | 3.10x | $4.56 Billion |
| 2007 | 35.54% | 36.68% | 0.42x | 2.31x | $8.50 Billion |
| 2008 | 31.06% | 35.32% | 0.47x | 1.88x | $8.96 Billion |
| 2009 | 10.71% | 21.13% | 0.28x | 1.84x | $387.10 Million |
| 2010 | 25.06% | 38.12% | 0.35x | 1.87x | $10.37 Billion |
| 2011 | 29.45% | 38.79% | 0.46x | 1.66x | $15.11 Billion |
| 2012 | 7.21% | 11.27% | 0.37x | 1.75x | $-2.08 Billion |
| 2013 | 0.92% | 1.25% | 0.38x | 1.97x | $-5.75 Billion |
| 2014 | 1.20% | 1.72% | 0.33x | 2.13x | $-4.81 Billion |
| 2015 | -36.11% | -47.36% | 0.29x | 2.63x | $-15.49 Billion |
| 2016 | 10.20% | 14.49% | 0.28x | 2.54x | $77.80 Million |
| 2017 | 12.30% | 16.21% | 0.34x | 2.22x | $1.03 Billion |
| 2018 | 15.60% | 18.76% | 0.41x | 2.01x | $2.46 Billion |
| 2019 | -4.14% | -4.61% | 0.39x | 2.29x | $-5.67 Billion |
| 2020 | 13.66% | 12.34% | 0.43x | 2.57x | $1.31 Billion |
| 2021 | 65.11% | 41.18% | 0.61x | 2.59x | $19.00 Billion |
| 2022 | 52.38% | 42.86% | 0.50x | 2.42x | $15.20 Billion |
| 2023 | 20.31% | 19.11% | 0.45x | 2.39x | $4.05 Billion |
| 2024 | 18.44% | 16.20% | 0.47x | 2.40x | $2.82 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Vale SA ADR's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Other Industrial Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Other Industrial Metals & Mining
- Average net assets among peers: $156,933,782
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -46.20%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vale SA ADR (VALE) | $42.20 Billion | 23.77% | 1.16x | $72.74 Billion |
| Almonty Industries Inc. Common Shares (ALM) | $37.49 Million | -20.68% | 3.42x | $1.65 Billion |
| REalloys Inc. (ALOY) | $2.18 Million | -230.52% | 0.99x | $589.33 Million |
| Atlas Lithium Corporation Common Stock (ATLX) | $2.81 Million | -175.68% | 1.02x | $133.83 Million |
| China Natural Resources Inc (CHNR) | $177.45 Million | -13.88% | 0.80x | $4.90 Million |
| Compass Minerals International Inc (CMP) | $347.80 Million | 43.30% | 2.20x | $1.00 Billion |
| Critical Metals Corp. Ordinary Shares (CRML) | $-11.07 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $1.11 Billion |
| Electra Battery Materials Corp (ELBM) | $137.53 Million | -6.26% | 0.03x | $54.97 Million |
| Sayona Mining Limited American Depository Shares (ELVR) | $795.63 Million | -12.74% | 0.20x | $467.91 Million |
| Evolution Metals & Technologies Corp. Common Stock (EMAT) | $73.77 Million | -0.09% | 0.04x | $4.72 Billion |
| Foremost Lithium Resource & Technology Ltd. Common stock (FMST) | $5.75 Million | -45.44% | 0.20x | $19.86 Million |
About Vale SA ADR
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