VALENEUTRAL

VALE Gross Margin Analysis

33.3%

Higher than 21% of Basic Materials sector peers

Updated 445h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Vale's gross margin of 33.3% means that after deducting the direct costs of producing its iron ore and metals, the company keeps 33.3 cents of every dollar of revenue as profit from its core operations.

Sector Performance

21th percentile

VALE

33.3%

Sector Median

44.1%

Sector Avg

-39957.7%

Prior Period

33.0%(May 2026)

→ Stable

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Deep Analysis

Among Basic Materials sector peers, this ratio sits well below the sector median of 45.1%, placing Vale in the 20th percentile — meaning 80% of competitors have a higher gross margin. Trend data is not available: the year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, and the direction over the last eight quarters are all listed as N/A. With a low absolute level and no trend information, investors lack historical context to judge whether the margin is improving or deteriorating, which introduces uncertainty. This combination of a below-median margin with an unknown trajectory suggests elevated risk from potential cost or pricing pressures, though it does not clearly signal a buying or selling opportunity. The NEUTRAL verdict from BriefStock is supported by this metric: the weak competitive positioning in pricing power is balanced by the absence of a negative trend, leaving no strong reason to deviate from a neutral stance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about VALE?

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.

How is the Gross Margin calculated?

Gross Margin is calculated as: Gross Profit / Revenue.

How does VALE's Gross Margin compare to its sector?

VALE's Gross Margin of 33.3% compares to a Basic Materials sector median of 44.1%, placing it in the 21th percentile.

Who are VALE's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest Basic Materials peers by Gross Margin include: MP (44.1%), BHP (42.8%), PPG (42.1%), CDE (49.8%), PAAS (52.7%).

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The Formula

Gross Profit / Revenue

Why It Matters

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.