Vale S.A (VALEN) - Total Liabilities
Based on the latest financial reports, Vale S.A (VALEN) has total liabilities worth MX$50.04 Billion MXN (≈ $2.88 Billion USD) as of March 2026. Total liabilities represent everything the company owes to external parties, combining both current liabilities—like accounts payable, short-term debt, and accrued expenses—and non-current liabilities such as long-term debt, pension obligations, lease liabilities, and deferred tax liabilities.
Vale S.A - Total Liabilities Trend (2013–2025)
This chart illustrates how Vale S.A's total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See Vale S.A (VALEN) working capital ratio to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
Vale S.A Competitors by Total Liabilities
The table below lists competitors of Vale S.A ranked by their total liabilities.
| Company | Country | Total Liabilities |
|---|---|---|
|
Comfort Systems USA Inc
NYSE:FIX
|
USA | $4.12 Billion |
|
Atlas Copco A ADR
F:ACO
|
Germany | €93.63 Billion |
|
LG Energy Solution Ltd
KO:373220
|
Korea | ₩37.27 Trillion |
|
TE Connectivity Ltd
NYSE:TEL
|
USA | $12.35 Billion |
|
Lloyds Banking Group plc
F:LLD2
|
Germany | €919.89 Billion |
|
ENGIE ADR/1 EO 1
F:GZFB
|
Germany | €128.42 Billion |
|
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras
SA:PETR3
|
Brazil | R$799.71 Billion |
|
Elite Material Co Ltd
TW:2383
|
Taiwan | NT$83.06 Billion |
Liability Composition Analysis (2013–2025)
This chart breaks down Vale S.A's total liabilities into key components over time: long-term debt, short-term debt, other current liabilities, and other non-current liabilities. Toggle between absolute values and percentage view to see how the composition has shifted. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see VALEN market cap overview.
Liquidity & Leverage Metrics
Key Metrics Explained
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | Measures ability to pay short-term obligations (Current Assets ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Quick Ratio | N/A | More stringent measure of short-term liquidity ((Current Assets - Inventory) ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Cash Ratio | N/A | Most conservative liquidity measure (Cash & Equivalents ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Debt to Equity | 1.37 | Measures financial leverage (Total Liabilities ÷ Shareholder Equity) |
| Debt to Assets | 0.57 | Portion of assets financed with debt (Total Liabilities ÷ Total Assets) |
Liability Trends Comparison
This chart compares key liability metrics across different time periods, showing how Vale S.A's debt structure has evolved. The comparison includes total liabilities, long-term debt, and current liabilities.
Annual Total Liabilities for Vale S.A (2013–2025)
The table below shows the annual total liabilities of Vale S.A from 2013 to 2025.
| Year | Total Liabilities | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | MX$52.17 Billion ≈ $3.00 Billion |
+14.36% |
| 2024-12-31 | MX$45.62 Billion ≈ $2.63 Billion |
-14.25% |
| 2023-12-31 | MX$53.20 Billion ≈ $3.06 Billion |
+7.41% |
| 2022-12-31 | MX$49.54 Billion ≈ $2.85 Billion |
-8.50% |
| 2021-12-31 | MX$54.14 Billion ≈ $3.12 Billion |
-5.33% |
| 2020-12-31 | MX$57.19 Billion ≈ $3.29 Billion |
+8.47% |
| 2019-12-31 | MX$52.72 Billion ≈ $3.03 Billion |
+21.59% |
| 2018-12-31 | MX$43.36 Billion ≈ $2.50 Billion |
-20.32% |
| 2017-12-31 | MX$54.41 Billion ≈ $3.13 Billion |
-6.17% |
| 2016-12-31 | MX$57.99 Billion ≈ $3.34 Billion |
-71.87% |
| 2015-12-31 | MX$206.13 Billion ≈ $11.86 Billion |
+29.50% |
| 2014-12-31 | MX$159.17 Billion ≈ $9.16 Billion |
+14.42% |
| 2013-12-31 | MX$139.11 Billion ≈ $8.01 Billion |
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About Vale S.A
Vale S.A., together with its subsidiaries, produces iron ore and nickel in Brazil, Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Oceania. The company operates in two segments, Iron Ore Solutions and Vale Base Metals. It extracts, produces, and distributes iron ore, iron ore pellets, briquettes, nickel, copper, other ferrous products, and by-products, including gold, silver, cobal… Read more