Vale S.A. (VALE) Stock
VALE has an Alpha Score of 32 out of 100 (poor), computed on Oct 29, 2026 from 3 of 4 sub-scores. 3 members of Congress disclosed 8 trades in VALE since 2020: 3 purchases and 5 sales, most recently Lisa McClain (sale, Oct 31, 2025). 7 of the hedge funds AlphaScala tracks reported VALE in 13F filings for the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026; the largest reported position is Millennium Management's at $131.93M. Company insiders reported 3 open-market buys and 0 sales on SEC Form 4 in the 90 days to Oct 30, 2026. Its trailing P/E ratio is 25.4 and its net margin 4.8% (key statistics as of Oct 22, 2026).
What is VALE's Alpha Score?
How it works →Alpha Score of 32 reflects weak overall profile with poor momentum, strong value, weak quality. Based on 3 of 4 signals – score is capped at 90 until remaining data ingests.
Computed from 3 of 4 sub-scores; a sub-score is left out when its inputs are missing, and the composite is capped accordingly.
Computed Oct 29, 2026
A rules-based research rating, not a recommendation to buy or sell.
Which members of Congress traded Vale S.A. (VALE)?
Most recent: Lisa McClain (sale, Oct 31, 2025); records start Jul 22, 2020.
| Politician | Trade date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa McClain R-MI · House | 2025-10-31 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Lisa McClain R-MI · House | 2025-10-30 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Lisa McClain R-MI · House | 2025-10-30 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Lisa McClain R-MI · House | 2025-06-24 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Sheri Biggs R-SC · House | 2025-03-18 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| John Rutherford R-FL · House | 2022-03-16 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| John Rutherford R-FL · House | 2022-02-17 | partial sale | $1k – $15k |
| John Rutherford R-FL · House | 2020-07-22 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
From STOCK Act periodic transaction reports. House filings as of Oct 29, 2026.
See all VALE political trades →Which hedge funds own VALE?
From 13F filings| Fund | Shares Held | Position Value | Change vs prior Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennium Management Israel Englander | 8.77M | $131.93M | +47% |
| Renaissance Technologies Jim Simons (founder) | 4.45M | $66.96M | -68% |
| D.E. Shaw David Shaw | 3.82M | $57.47M | +31% |
| Bridgewater Associates Ray Dalio | 2.63M | $39.50M | -34% |
| Marshall Wace | 964K | $14.50M | +83% |
| Point72 Steve Cohen | 520K | $7.82M | -82% |
| Blackstone | 78K | $1.18M | NEW |
13F holdings as of Jun 30, 2026
Explore all tracked funds →Are Vale S.A. insiders buying or selling?
SEC Form 4 filings| Date | Insider | Role | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 26 | De Souza Funo Elaine Maria | Accounting Officer | BUY | 7 | $82 |
| Oct 22, 26 | De Souza Funo Elaine Maria | Accounting Officer | BUY | 240 | $3K |
| Aug 4, 26 | Viana Madeira Andre | Director | BUY | 4 | $60 |
| Aug 3, 26 | Viana Madeira Andre | Director | BUY | 5 | $73 |
| Jul 3, 26 | De Souza Funo Elaine Maria | Accounting Officer | BUY | 406 | $6K |
| Jul 2, 26 | Viana Madeira Andre | Director | BUY | 1 | $15 |
| Jul 1, 26 | Viana Madeira Andre | Director | BUY | 1 | $15 |
| Apr 1, 26 | Arap Sobrinho Sami | Executive VP Legal Officer | BUY | 13.0K | $209K |
| Apr 1, 26 | Tallia Parenti Grazielle | Officer, Sustainability | BUY | 10.5K | $169K |
SEC Form 4 filings as of Oct 30, 2026
See cluster-buy signals across all tickers →What are VALE's key statistics?
Key statistics as of Oct 22, 2026
How does VALE's valuation compare with the Materials sector?
| Metric | VALE | Materials median | Companies in median |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E ratio | 25.4 | 18.5 | 70 |
| Net margin | 4.75% | 9.57% | 77 |
| Return on equity | 5.25% | 13.64% | 79 |
| Dividend yield (payers) | 7.83% | 1.79% | 60 |
Medians over the Materials stocks whose key statistics were refreshed in the last 35 days (newest Nov 2, 2026). P/E excludes loss-making companies.
VALE price chart
Powered by TradingViewWhat does Vale S.A. do?
Vale S.A. is a Brazilian multinational corporation and one of the world's largest producers of iron ore and nickel. The company specializes in metals and mining, producing iron ore fines and pellets, copper, cobalt, and platinum group metals as by-products, alongside other materials like bauxite, potash, and kaolin. Its operations span iron ore extraction primarily in Brazil through systems in the Northern, Southeastern, and Southern regions, including major hubs like Serra Sul. Vale S.A. also focuses on energy transition metals via nickel and copper production in countries such as Canada, Indonesia, and Chile. Beyond mining, it manages extensive integrated logistics networks featuring railways like the Vitória-Minas, Ferrovia Centro-Atlântica, and Carajás lines, maritime terminals, ports, and a fleet of Very Large Ore Carriers for efficient global transport. The company invests in renewable energy sources, including hydroelectric, wind, and solar power, to support its operations, and engages in steelmaking and distribution centers worldwide. Founded in 1942 and headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Vale S.A. connects high-quality ore extraction to sustainable development through innovation in automation, electrification, and community partnerships.