VALE Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis
Updated 134h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
Debt-to-equity compares a company's borrowed funds against shareholder equity, so at 0.56x VALE holds 56 cents of debt for every dollar of equity.
Sector Performance
40th percentileVALE
0.56x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
2.46x
Prior Period
0.59x(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
Debt-to-equity compares a company's borrowed funds against shareholder equity, so at 0.56x VALE holds 56 cents of debt for every dollar of equity.
Against a sector median of 0.73x, VALE sits at the 40th percentile, meaning it is less leveraged than roughly 60% of peers but more leveraged than 40%. Trend data is unavailable: no year-over-year, quarter-over-quarter, or eight-quarter figures were provided, and only a single historical value exists. With no trend to assess, the investment takeaway rests solely on the level, and that level—below the sector median—implies a lower default risk relative to the peer group. The absence of trend signals neither increasing nor decreasing risk, which leaves
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about VALE?
Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.
How is the Debt-to-Equity Ratio calculated?
Debt-to-Equity Ratio is calculated as: Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity.
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The Formula
Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity
Why It Matters
Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.
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0.56x
Sector Median
0.72x
Sector Avg
2.46x
How VALE's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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