Vale(US:VALE) ZACKSยท2025-07-07 23:16Company Performance - VALE S.A. (VALE) experienced a decline of 2.74% in its stock price, closing at $9.94, underperforming the S&P 500 which fell by 0.79% [1] - Over the past month, VALE's shares increased by 7.69%, outperforming the Basic Materials sector's gain of 4.52% and the S&P 500's gain of 5.22% [1] Earnings Expectations - Analysts anticipate VALE S.A. to report earnings of $0.39 per share, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 9.3% [2] - The consensus estimate for revenue is projected at $10 billion, indicating a 0.78% increase compared to the same quarter last year [2] Annual Estimates - For the annual period, Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $1.77 per share and revenue of $39.39 billion, representing declines of 2.75% and increases of 3.5% respectively from the previous year [3] Analyst Estimates and Stock Performance - Recent changes in analyst estimates for VALE S.A. are crucial for investors, as positive revisions indicate confidence in the company's performance and profit potential [3][4] - The Zacks Rank system, which incorporates estimate changes, provides actionable ratings, with VALE S.A. currently holding a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) [5] Valuation Metrics - VALE S.A. is trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 5.76, which aligns with the industry average [5] - The company has a PEG ratio of 0.33, indicating a favorable valuation relative to expected earnings growth [6] Industry Context - The Mining - Iron industry, part of the Basic Materials sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 90, placing it in the top 37% of over 250 industries [7] - Historically, the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]