Vale S.A. (VALE3) - Total Liabilities
Based on the latest financial reports, Vale S.A. (VALE3) has total liabilities worth R$52.29 Billion BRL (≈ $10.26 Billion USD) as of December 2025. 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. Explore VALE3 cash flow conversion to assess how effectively this company generates cash.
Vale S.A. - Total Liabilities Trend (2000–2025)
This chart illustrates how Vale S.A.'s total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Check Vale S.A. (VALE3) asset resilience to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
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 |
|---|---|---|
|
Canadian National Railway Co
TO:CNR
|
Canada | CA$36.99 Billion |
|
EOG Resources Inc
NYSE:EOG
|
USA | $21.91 Billion |
|
Energy Transfer LP
NYSE:ET
|
USA | $92.48 Billion |
|
The Travelers Companies Inc
NYSE:TRV
|
USA | $110.81 Billion |
|
Manulife Financial Corp
TO:MFC
|
Canada | CA$972.95 Billion |
|
Barrick Mining Corporation
NYSE:B
|
USA | $15.66 Billion |
Liability Composition Analysis (2000–2025)
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 Vale S.A. market cap and net worth.
Liquidity & Leverage Metrics
Key Metrics Explained
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.15 | 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 | 2.55 | Most conservative liquidity measure (Cash & Equivalents ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Debt to Equity | 1.56 | Measures financial leverage (Total Liabilities ÷ Shareholder Equity) |
| Debt to Assets | 0.60 | 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. (2000–2025)
The table below shows the annual total liabilities of Vale S.A. from 2000 to 2025.
| Year | Total Liabilities | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | R$52.29 Billion ≈ $10.26 Billion |
+14.62% |
| 2024-12-31 | R$45.62 Billion ≈ $8.95 Billion |
-14.25% |
| 2023-12-31 | R$53.20 Billion ≈ $10.44 Billion |
+7.41% |
| 2022-12-31 | R$49.54 Billion ≈ $9.72 Billion |
-8.50% |
| 2021-12-31 | R$54.14 Billion ≈ $10.62 Billion |
-5.33% |
| 2020-12-31 | R$57.19 Billion ≈ $11.22 Billion |
+8.47% |
| 2019-12-31 | R$52.72 Billion ≈ $10.34 Billion |
+21.59% |
| 2018-12-31 | R$43.36 Billion ≈ $8.51 Billion |
-20.32% |
| 2017-12-31 | R$54.41 Billion ≈ $10.68 Billion |
-6.17% |
| 2016-12-31 | R$57.99 Billion ≈ $11.38 Billion |
+9.85% |
| 2015-12-31 | R$52.79 Billion ≈ $10.36 Billion |
-12.27% |
| 2014-12-31 | R$60.17 Billion ≈ $11.81 Billion |
+0.85% |
| 2013-12-31 | R$59.66 Billion ≈ $11.71 Billion |
+7.02% |
| 2012-12-31 | R$55.75 Billion ≈ $10.94 Billion |
+13.54% |
| 2011-12-31 | R$49.10 Billion ≈ $9.63 Billion |
-13.40% |
| 2010-12-31 | R$56.70 Billion ≈ $11.13 Billion |
+35.70% |
| 2009-12-31 | R$41.78 Billion ≈ $8.20 Billion |
+19.57% |
| 2008-12-31 | R$34.95 Billion ≈ $6.86 Billion |
-14.53% |
| 2007-12-31 | R$40.89 Billion ≈ $8.02 Billion |
+6.36% |
| 2006-12-31 | R$38.44 Billion ≈ $7.54 Billion |
+306.84% |
| 2005-12-31 | R$9.45 Billion ≈ $1.85 Billion |
+7.82% |
| 2004-12-31 | R$8.76 Billion ≈ $1.72 Billion |
+40.88% |
| 2003-12-31 | R$6.22 Billion ≈ $1.22 Billion |
+34.04% |
| 2002-12-31 | R$4.64 Billion ≈ $910.65 Million |
-4.84% |
| 2001-12-31 | R$4.88 Billion ≈ $956.96 Million |
-6.52% |
| 2000-12-31 | R$5.22 Billion ≈ $1.02 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