VALE FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 989h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
Free cash flow yield measures the annual cash a company generates after capital spending relative to its market value, currently 4.3% for VALE.
Sector Performance
52th percentileVALE
4.3%
Sector Median
4.1%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
4.8%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
Free cash flow yield measures the annual cash a company generates after capital spending relative to its market value, currently 4.3% for VALE.
That return sits slightly above the sector median of 4.1%, placing the stock in the 52nd percentile among peers—essentially mid-pack. The trend is eroding: the yield fell from 4.8% to 4.3% quarter over quarter, a decline of 10.4%, while the year-over-year change is unavailable. A falling yield means investors are receiving less cash return per dollar of equity, either because cash generation weakened or the share price climbed. A near-median level paired with a downward move points to a neutral risk profile without a clear margin of safety or momentum advantage. This supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about VALE?
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
How is the FCF Yield calculated?
FCF Yield is calculated as: Free Cash Flow / Market Cap.
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The Formula
Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
Why It Matters
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
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4.3%
Sector Median
4.1%
Sector Avg
9.2%
How VALE's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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