VALE Quick Ratio Analysis

A quick ratio of 0.55x means VALE has only $0.55 in liquid current assets (cash, marketable securities, and receivables) for every $1 of short-term liabilities, indicating potential difficulty covering near-term obligations.

This sits far below the Basic Materials sector median of 1.90x, placing VALE at the 0th percentile among peers—the lowest liquidity position in the group. The trend is N/A: both the year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are N/A, and no historical values beyond 0.55x are available, so no direction can be established. Because the level is extremely low and the trend is unknown, the metric signals elevated liquidity risk, but also leaves room for opportunity if cash conversion cycles or financing arrangements are favorable. This metric contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict only in the sense that it flags a specific weakness; however, without trend data, it does not alone justify shifting to a bearish outlook. The low quick ratio supports caution within the neutral stance, as liquidity strains are present but not confirmed to be worsening.

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