VALE Gross Margin Analysis
Updated 134h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
Gross margin is the share of revenue left after paying direct production costs, so VALE keeps $0.305 of every sales dollar before other expenses.
Sector Performance
22th percentileVALE
30.5%
Sector Median
47.4%
Sector Avg
48.1%
Prior Period
33.3%(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
Gross margin is the share of revenue left after paying direct production costs, so VALE keeps $0.305 of every sales dollar before other expenses.
That 30.5% sits below the sector median of 46.4%, placing VALE at the 23rd percentile among peers. The trend data is N/A, with both year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes reported as N/A, so no momentum can be verified. A gross margin far under the sector midpoint points to weaker cost control or pricing power, but the absent trend leaves no basis to judge whether this is improving or worsening. For investors, the low level adds caution, while the missing historical series prevents any forward-looking edge. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the below-median margin is a clear headwind, yet without trend evidence the stock is not clearly over- or undervalued on this measure.
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.
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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.
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30.5%
Sector Median
47.4%
Sector Avg
48.1%
How VALE's Gross Margin compares to sector peers.
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