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Vale S.A. Vale S.A.

Vale S.A.

VALE3
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Operating both domestically in Brazil and across global markets, Vale S.A.,... Operating both domestically in Brazil and across global markets, Vale S.A., along with its subsidiaries, serves as a significant supplier of iron ore and iron ore pellets, which are crucial raw materials for the steel manufacturing industry. The company organizes its operations into two main divisions: Ferrous Minerals and Base Metals. Within the Ferrous Minerals segment, Vale focuses on the production and extraction of iron ore, pellets, manganese, ferroalloys, and other ferrous commodities, complemented by associated logistics solutions. Meanwhile, its Base Metals division specializes in mining nickel, along with valuable by-products such as copper, gold, silver, cobalt, and various other precious metals. Established in 1942 and headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the company adopted its current name, Vale S.A., in May 2009, having previously been known as Companhia Vale do Rio Doce.
Share Price
$14.05
Last synced: 2026-09-18
Market Cap
$59.92B
Change (1 day)
-1.94%
Change (1 year)
29.37%
Country
BR
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Operating Margin for Vale S.A. (VALE3)
Operating Margin as of September 2026 TTM: 26.06%
According to Vale S.A. latest financial reports and stock price the company's current Operating Margin (TTM) is 26.06%. At the end of 2023 the company had an Operating Margin of 34.00%.
Operating Margin history for Vale S.A. from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
Year Operating Margin Change
2026 (TTM) 26.06% -8.08%
2024 28.35% -16.62%
2023 34.00% -13.38%
2022 39.25% -22.75%
2021 50.81% 56.68%
2020 32.43% 204.51%
2019 10.65% -67.42%
2018 32.69% 1.58%
2017 32.18% 25.46%
2016 25.65% -196.25%
2015 -26.65% -211.79%
2014 23.84% -25.99%
2013 32.21% 59.38%
2012 20.21% -59.96%
2011 50.48% 12.20%
2010 44.99% 73.17%
2009 25.98% -34.08%
2008 39.41% -3.69%
2007 40.92% 5.30%
2006 38.86% -8.48%
2005 42.46% 9.66%
2004 38.72% 26.00%
2003 30.73% -11.34%
2002 34.66% 48.88%
2001 23.28% -1.06%
2000 23.53% 0.00%
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
Company Operating Margin Operating Margin Difference Country
37.97% -98.54%
AU
0.00% -
MX
24.42% -99.06%
SA
0.00% -
CN
31.73% -98.78%
AU
What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.