VALE EV/EBITDA: current value, 10-year range and year-by-year history
Cash & Leverage
VALE's ev/ebitda is higher than 82% of the last 10 years.
EV/EBITDA History
VALE EV/EBITDA by year
Yearly range of VALE’s ev/ebitda from 2017 to 2026. Over the full period it ranged from 2.1 to 14.6, averaging 5.5.
| Year | Low | Average | High | Year-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.9 | 7.2 | 9.1 | 7.8 |
| 2025 | 3.6 | 4.3 | 5.2 | 4.9 |
| 2024 | 3.2 | 3.9 | 4.9 | 3.7 |
| 2023 | 3.3 | 4.2 | 5.5 | 5.4 |
| 2022 | 2.1 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 3.2 |
| 2021 | 2.1 | 5.2 | 9.9 | 2.2 |
| 2020 | 6.8 | 10.4 | 14.6 | 8.8 |
| 2019 | 4.6 | 6.5 | 14.2 | 14.2 |
| 2018 | 5.1 | 5.8 | 6.9 | 5.2 |
| 2017 | 4.5 | 5.3 | 7.2 | 5.4 |
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An acquisition-style valuation multiple: Enterprise Value (market cap + net debt) divided by operating earnings before accounting adjustments. Compares companies fairly regardless of their capital structure.
(Market Cap + Net Debt) / EBITDAUnlike P/E, this metric accounts for debt — two companies with identical operations but different leverage will show similar EV/EBITDA. Low vs history suggests the total business is modestly priced.
- EBITDA ignores capital expenditure. For asset-heavy businesses (airlines, mining, utilities), this understates the real cost — use EV/EBIT or EV/FCF instead.
- Large acquisitions temporarily spike net debt and can distort the ratio for 1–2 years during integration.
Is VALE EV/EBITDA High or Low Right Now?
Vale S.A.'s EV/EBITDA is currently 7.8, which is historically pricey relative to its 10-year historical range. The 10-year median EV/EBITDA for VALE is approximately 5.0. See all VALE valuation metrics →
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