Live Analysis: Vale S.A. (VALE) experienced a price drop of 16 cents, translating to a decrease of 0.937% from the previous close. The trading volume stood at $9.47 million, marking a 28.11% difference from the average volume.
Earnings Overview: On Wednesday, April 22nd, VALE reported an earnings per share (EPS) of 0.49, with a consensus revenue estimate of $9.46 billion for the latest quarter.
Dividends: VALE's forward dividend yield is at 14.47%, with a dividend per share of 61.191 cents MRQ. The year-over-year dividend per share change shows a decrease of 28.3884 cents.
Cash Flow: The company's net change in cash for the period amounted to $1.51 billion, with free cash flow at $722.98 million. Notably, acquisitions netted $1.15 billion, while debt repayment stood at -$417.20 million.
Income Statement: VALE recorded a net income of -$3.90 billion, resulting in an earnings per share (EPS) of -91 cents. The revenue totaled $11 billion, with a gross profit of $4 billion.
Ratios: Key ratios show a mixed performance with a net profit margin of -35.27%, return on equity at -11.42, and a price-to-earnings ratio of -3.65.
Balance Sheet: The balance sheet reveals total assets of $86.88 billion, with total debt at $19.39 billion and net debt at $11.99 billion.
This comprehensive overview sheds light on VALE's current financial standing amid market fluctuations.
Vale S.A., together with its subsidiaries, produces and sells iron ore, iron ore pellets, nickel, and copper in Brazil and internationally. The company operates through Iron Solutions and Energy Transition Materials segments. The Iron Solutions segment produces and extracts iron ore and pellets, and other ferrous products; and provides related logistic services. The Energy Transition Materials segment produces and extracts nickel; and its by-products, such as gold, silver, cobalt, precious metals, and others, as well as copper used in the construction sector to produce pipes and electrical wires. The company was formerly known as Companhia Vale do Rio Doce and changed its name to Vale S.A. in May 2009. Vale S.A. was founded in 1942 and is headquartered in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.