VALE is in the Basic Materials sector. Sector is a broad classification that groups companies based on their business activities, industry focus or economic function.
VALE is in the Other Industrial Metals & Mining industry. Industry is a more specific classification within a sector, grouping companies that operate in a similar field and have closely related business models.
Over the past 52 weeks, VALE S.A. (VALE) has traded between a low of $9.36 and a high of $17.94.
VALE is in the Metals & Mining industry group. Industry group is a further subdivision within an industry, grouping companies with even more closely related business models and operations. This helps investors analyze stocks at a more detailed level than sector and industry classifications alone.
VALE’s payout ratio is 1.21. Payout ratio is a financial metric used to measure the proportion of a company's earnings that are paid out as dividends to shareholders.
VALE’s trailing dividend yield is 5.29. Trailing dividend yield is a financial metric used to measure the return on investment from a company's dividend payments over the past 12 months.
