VALE
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Vale S.A. (VALE) closed at $14.05 as of 2026-03-20, trading 32.7% above its 200-week moving average of $10.59. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 38.8% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 62, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.1x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.74 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1204 weeks of data, VALE has crossed below its 200-week moving average 12 times. On average, these episodes lasted 34 weeks. Historically, investors who bought VALE at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +22.7%.
With a market cap of $60.7 billion, VALE is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 25.4%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at 5.9%. The stock trades at 1.7x book value.
Over the past 23.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in VALE would have grown to $1921, compared to $1170 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 13.6% vs 11.2% for the index — confirming VALE as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -22.6% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: VALE vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After VALE Crosses Below the Line?
Across 12 historical episodes, buying VALE when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +17.7% after 12 months (median +42.0%), compared to +21.6% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 50% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +42.6% vs +37.2% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment VALE crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
VALE has crossed below its 200-week MA 12 times with an average 1-year return of +22.7% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2008 | May 2009 | 33 | 44.8% | +50.8% | +151.0% |
| Jun 2009 | Jul 2009 | 5 | 14.3% | +47.3% | +105.8% |
| Sep 2011 | Oct 2011 | 5 | 9.7% | -18.5% | +49.0% |
| Nov 2011 | Jan 2012 | 9 | 13.7% | -15.3% | +59.5% |
| Mar 2012 | Jan 2017 | 253 | 80.3% | -14.5% | +51.4% |
| Jun 2017 | Jun 2017 | 1 | 1.2% | +70.8% | +248.3% |
| Feb 2020 | Jul 2020 | 20 | 33.1% | +79.5% | +158.9% |
| Sep 2020 | Oct 2020 | 2 | 3.3% | +50.0% | +136.7% |
| Oct 2020 | Nov 2020 | 1 | 1.6% | +41.9% | +130.6% |
| Aug 2023 | Aug 2023 | 1 | 2.8% | -4.7% | +50.1% |
| Oct 2023 | Oct 2023 | 1 | 0.7% | -4.4% | +44.4% |
| Mar 2024 | Oct 2025 | 83 | 30.5% | -10.3% | +45.4% |
| Average | 34 | — | +22.7% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is VALE below its 200-week moving average?
No. Vale S.A. (VALE) is currently 32.7% above its 200-week moving average of $10.59. It would need to fall to $10.59 to cross below the line.
What is VALE's 200-week moving average price?
Vale S.A.'s 200-week moving average is $10.59 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when VALE drops below its 200-week moving average?
VALE has crossed below its 200-week moving average 12 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +22.7%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 34 weeks on average.
Is VALE a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about VALE as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 62. Free cash flow yield is 25.4%. Return on equity is 5.9%. Price-to-book is 1.7x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does VALE compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 23.2 years, $100 invested in VALE would have grown to $1921, compared to $1170 for the S&P 500. That's 13.6% annualized vs 11.2% for the index. VALE has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does VALE pay a dividend?
Yes. Vale S.A. currently pays a dividend yield of 896.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20