Vale S.A (VALE) - Total Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Vale S.A (VALE) holds total assets worth AR$91.19 Billion ARS (≈ $65.99 Million USD) as of September 2025. Total assets represent everything the company owns and controls, combining both current assets—like cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and inventories—and non-current assets such as property, plant, equipment (PP&E), intangible assets, and long-term investments. Explore VALE operating cash to total liabilities to assess how comfortably operating cash covers total debt obligations.
Vale S.A - Total Assets Trend (2016–2024)
This chart illustrates how Vale S.A's total assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See what is Vale S.A's book value for net asset value and shareholders' equity analysis.
Vale S.A - Asset Composition Analysis
Current Asset Composition (December 2024)
Vale S.A's total assets of AR$91.19 Billion consist of 16.8% current assets and 83.2% non-current assets.
| Asset Category | Amount (ARS) | % of Total Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | AR$0.00 | 6.2% |
| Accounts Receivable | AR$2.36 Billion | 2.9% |
| Inventory | AR$4.61 Billion | 5.8% |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | AR$0.00 | 0.0% |
| Intangible Assets | AR$7.48 Billion | 9.3% |
| Goodwill | AR$3.04 Billion | 3.8% |
Asset Composition Trend (2016–2024)
This chart illustrates how Vale S.A's asset composition has evolved over time. Understanding changes in asset allocation can provide insights into the company's strategic shifts, capital allocation priorities, and business focus evolution. For live market cap, price, and company overview, see VALE market cap overview.
Key Asset Composition Facts
- Current vs. Non-Current Assets: Vale S.A's current assets represent 16.8% of total assets in 2024, a decrease from 22.8% in 2016.
- Cash Position: Cash and equivalents constituted 6.2% of total assets in 2024, up from 4.3% in 2016.
- Tangible vs. Intangible: Intangible assets (including goodwill) make up 12.0% of total assets, an increase from 6.0% in 2016.
- Asset Diversification: The largest asset category is intangible assets at 9.3% of total assets.
Vale S.A Competitors by Total Assets
Key competitors of Vale S.A based on total assets are shown below.
| Company | Country | Total Assets |
|---|---|---|
|
Rio Tinto Group
F:RIOA
|
Germany | €128.10 Billion |
|
Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co Ltd
SHG:603799
|
China | CN¥174.67 Billion |
|
MP Materials Corp
NYSE:MP
|
USA | $3.80 Billion |
|
IGO Ltd
AU:IGO
|
Australia | AU$2.30 Billion |
|
Almonty Industries Inc. Common Shares
NASDAQ:ALM
|
USA | $589.73 Million |
|
Chenzhou Jingui Silver Industry Co Ltd
SHE:002716
|
China | CN¥6.71 Billion |
|
Vale Indonesia Tbk
JK:INCO
|
Indonesia | Rp3.34 Billion |
|
Alphamin Res
V:AFM
|
Canada | CA$606.57 Million |
Vale S.A - Liquidity and Working Capital Analysis
Liquidity ratios measure a company's ability to pay off its short-term debts as they come due, using the company's current or quick assets. Working capital represents the operational liquidity available.
Key Liquidity Metrics
| Metric | Current | 1 Year Ago | 5 Years Ago |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | 0.91 | 1.67 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.82 | 0.58 | 1.39 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Working Capital | AR$3.16 Billion | AR$-1.37 Billion | AR$50.97 Billion |
Vale S.A - Advanced Valuation Insights
This section examines the relationship between Vale S.A's asset base and its market valuation, helping to identify whether the company's assets are efficiently translated into market value.
Key Valuation Metrics
| Current Price-to-Book Ratio | 0.45 |
| Latest Market Cap to Assets Ratio | 0.23 |
| Asset Growth Rate (YoY) | -14.9% |
| Total Assets | AR$80.15 Billion |
| Market Capitalization | $18.12 Billion USD |
Valuation Analysis
Below Book Valuation: The market values Vale S.A's assets below their book value (0.23x), which may indicate investor concerns about asset quality or future growth.
Significant Asset Reduction: Vale S.A's assets decreased by 14.9% over the past year, potentially indicating divestiture, restructuring, or challenging business conditions.
Annual Total Assets for Vale S.A (2016–2024)
The table below shows the annual total assets of Vale S.A from 2016 to 2024.
| Year | Total Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | AR$80.15 Billion ≈ $58.00 Million |
-14.90% |
| 2023-12-31 | AR$94.19 Billion ≈ $68.15 Million |
+8.39% |
| 2022-12-31 | AR$86.89 Billion ≈ $62.88 Million |
-2.85% |
| 2021-12-31 | AR$89.44 Billion ≈ $64.72 Million |
-2.79% |
| 2020-12-31 | AR$92.01 Billion ≈ $66.58 Million |
+0.32% |
| 2019-12-31 | AR$91.71 Billion ≈ $66.36 Million |
+3.99% |
| 2018-12-31 | AR$88.19 Billion ≈ $63.81 Million |
-11.08% |
| 2017-12-31 | AR$99.18 Billion ≈ $71.77 Million |
+0.17% |
| 2016-12-31 | 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