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VALE vs. BHP, CCJ, TECK, SQM, and HBM

Should you buy Vale stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Vale with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Vale include BHP Group (BHP), Cameco (CCJ), Teck Resources (TECK), Sociedad Quimica y Minera (SQM), and HudBay Minerals (HBM). These companies are all part of the "non-metallic and industrial metal mining" industry.

How does Vale compare to BHP Group?

Vale (NYSE:VALE) and BHP Group (NYSE:BHP) are both large-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, dividends, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations and media sentiment.

BHP Group has higher revenue and earnings than Vale.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Vale$39.54B1.62$2.35B$0.6721.01
BHP Group$53.99B3.69$9.02BN/AN/A

In the previous week, BHP Group had 8 more articles in the media than Vale. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for BHP Group and 2 mentions for Vale. Vale's average media sentiment score of 0.14 beat BHP Group's score of -0.04 indicating that Vale is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Vale
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
BHP Group
1 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Vale has a beta of 0.46, meaning that its stock price is 54% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, BHP Group has a beta of 0.75, meaning that its stock price is 25% less volatile than the broader market.

Vale currently has a consensus price target of $16.62, suggesting a potential upside of 18.05%. BHP Group has a consensus price target of $69.50, suggesting a potential downside of 11.37%. Given Vale's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Vale is more favorable than BHP Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Vale
0 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.53
BHP Group
0 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Vale has a net margin of 7.21% compared to BHP Group's net margin of 0.00%. Vale's return on equity of 21.10% beat BHP Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Vale7.21% 21.10% 9.18%
BHP Group N/A N/A N/A

Vale pays an annual dividend of $0.65 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.6%. BHP Group pays an annual dividend of $2.89 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. Vale pays out 97.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

21.9% of Vale shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 3.8% of BHP Group shares are held by institutional investors. 0.0% of BHP Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Vale beats BHP Group on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Vale compare to Cameco?

Vale (NYSE:VALE) and Cameco (NYSE:CCJ) are both large-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, media sentiment and valuation.

Vale has a beta of 0.46, meaning that its share price is 54% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Cameco has a beta of 1.02, meaning that its share price is 2% more volatile than the broader market.

Cameco has a net margin of 18.38% compared to Vale's net margin of 7.21%. Vale's return on equity of 21.10% beat Cameco's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Vale7.21% 21.10% 9.18%
Cameco 18.38%11.05%7.65%

21.9% of Vale shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 70.2% of Cameco shares are held by institutional investors. 1.0% of Cameco shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Vale presently has a consensus target price of $16.62, indicating a potential upside of 18.05%. Cameco has a consensus target price of $148.92, indicating a potential upside of 56.98%. Given Cameco's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Cameco is more favorable than Vale.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Vale
0 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.53
Cameco
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.69

Vale pays an annual dividend of $0.65 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.6%. Cameco pays an annual dividend of $0.17 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. Vale pays out 97.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Cameco pays out 15.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Cameco has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Vale has higher revenue and earnings than Cameco. Vale is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Cameco, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Vale$39.54B1.62$2.35B$0.6721.01
Cameco$2.49B16.58$421.96M$1.0887.84

In the previous week, Cameco had 13 more articles in the media than Vale. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for Cameco and 2 mentions for Vale. Cameco's average media sentiment score of 0.68 beat Vale's score of 0.14 indicating that Cameco is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Vale
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Cameco
10 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Cameco beats Vale on 14 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Vale compare to Teck Resources?

Vale (NYSE:VALE) and Teck Resources (NYSE:TECK) are both large-cap basic materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, dividends, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

Vale has a beta of 0.46, suggesting that its stock price is 54% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Teck Resources has a beta of 0.92, suggesting that its stock price is 8% less volatile than the broader market.

Teck Resources has a net margin of 14.91% compared to Vale's net margin of 7.21%. Vale's return on equity of 21.10% beat Teck Resources' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Vale7.21% 21.10% 9.18%
Teck Resources 14.91%7.94%4.62%

In the previous week, Teck Resources had 6 more articles in the media than Vale. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Teck Resources and 2 mentions for Vale. Teck Resources' average media sentiment score of 0.31 beat Vale's score of 0.14 indicating that Teck Resources is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Vale
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Teck Resources
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

21.9% of Vale shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.1% of Teck Resources shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Teck Resources shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Vale pays an annual dividend of $0.65 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.6%. Teck Resources pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. Vale pays out 97.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Teck Resources pays out 13.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Vale currently has a consensus price target of $16.62, indicating a potential upside of 18.05%. Teck Resources has a consensus price target of $60.17, indicating a potential upside of 7.00%. Given Vale's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Vale is more favorable than Teck Resources.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Vale
0 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.53
Teck Resources
0 Sell rating(s)
14 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.26

Vale has higher revenue and earnings than Teck Resources. Teck Resources is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Vale, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Vale$39.54B1.62$2.35B$0.6721.01
Teck Resources$7.70B3.53$1.00B$2.7320.60

Summary

Vale beats Teck Resources on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Vale compare to Sociedad Quimica y Minera?

Vale (NYSE:VALE) and Sociedad Quimica y Minera (NYSE:SQM) are both large-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, media sentiment, profitability, earnings and valuation.

Vale presently has a consensus target price of $16.62, indicating a potential upside of 18.05%. Sociedad Quimica y Minera has a consensus target price of $75.50, indicating a potential upside of 1.29%. Given Vale's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Vale is more favorable than Sociedad Quimica y Minera.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Vale
0 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.53
Sociedad Quimica y Minera
1 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40

Sociedad Quimica y Minera has a net margin of 15.38% compared to Vale's net margin of 7.21%. Vale's return on equity of 21.10% beat Sociedad Quimica y Minera's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Vale7.21% 21.10% 9.18%
Sociedad Quimica y Minera 15.38%11.99%6.09%

Vale pays an annual dividend of $0.65 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.6%. Sociedad Quimica y Minera pays an annual dividend of $2.65 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. Vale pays out 97.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Sociedad Quimica y Minera pays out 93.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

Vale has a beta of 0.46, meaning that its share price is 54% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Sociedad Quimica y Minera has a beta of 0.97, meaning that its share price is 3% less volatile than the broader market.

21.9% of Vale shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 12.4% of Sociedad Quimica y Minera shares are owned by institutional investors. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Vale has higher revenue and earnings than Sociedad Quimica y Minera. Vale is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Sociedad Quimica y Minera, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Vale$39.54B1.62$2.35B$0.6721.01
Sociedad Quimica y Minera$4.58B4.65$588.14M$2.8526.15

In the previous week, Sociedad Quimica y Minera had 2 more articles in the media than Vale. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Sociedad Quimica y Minera and 2 mentions for Vale. Sociedad Quimica y Minera's average media sentiment score of 1.18 beat Vale's score of 0.14 indicating that Sociedad Quimica y Minera is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Vale
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Sociedad Quimica y Minera
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Vale beats Sociedad Quimica y Minera on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Vale compare to HudBay Minerals?

Vale (NYSE:VALE) and HudBay Minerals (NYSE:HBM) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, profitability, risk and dividends.

Vale has higher revenue and earnings than HudBay Minerals. HudBay Minerals is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Vale, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Vale$39.54B1.62$2.35B$0.6721.01
HudBay Minerals$2.21B4.14$568.50M$1.6612.42

In the previous week, HudBay Minerals had 3 more articles in the media than Vale. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for HudBay Minerals and 2 mentions for Vale. HudBay Minerals' average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat Vale's score of 0.14 indicating that HudBay Minerals is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Vale
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
HudBay Minerals
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

21.9% of Vale shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 57.8% of HudBay Minerals shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of HudBay Minerals shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Vale pays an annual dividend of $0.65 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.6%. HudBay Minerals pays an annual dividend of $0.03 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.1%. Vale pays out 97.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. HudBay Minerals pays out 1.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Vale currently has a consensus price target of $16.62, indicating a potential upside of 18.05%. HudBay Minerals has a consensus price target of $27.33, indicating a potential upside of 32.59%. Given HudBay Minerals' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe HudBay Minerals is more favorable than Vale.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Vale
0 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.53
HudBay Minerals
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.92

Vale has a beta of 0.46, suggesting that its stock price is 54% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, HudBay Minerals has a beta of 1.48, suggesting that its stock price is 48% more volatile than the broader market.

HudBay Minerals has a net margin of 27.75% compared to Vale's net margin of 7.21%. Vale's return on equity of 21.10% beat HudBay Minerals' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Vale7.21% 21.10% 9.18%
HudBay Minerals 27.75%10.04%5.36%

Summary

HudBay Minerals beats Vale on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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VALE vs. The Competition

MetricValeMINING IndustryMaterials SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$63.89B$23.18B$4.47B$23.34B
Dividend Yield4.36%5.18%5.01%4.01%
P/E Ratio21.0116.7420.6430.82
Price / Sales1.627.265,993.7720.81
Price / Cash6.2811.8726.8625.43
Price / Book1.866.438.774.74
Net Income$2.35B$1.06B$157.26M$1.07B
7 Day Performance-5.63%-5.25%-1.35%-0.70%
1 Month Performance-6.14%-4.37%-4.06%1.64%
1 Year Performance40.89%12.86%41.68%16.02%

Vale Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
VALE
Vale
4.2257 of 5 stars
$14.08
-4.2%
$16.62
+18.0%
+47.7%$63.89B$39.54B21.0165,805
BHP
BHP Group
1.2947 of 5 stars
$83.66
+0.4%
$69.50
-16.9%
+62.1%$212.33B$51.26BN/A90,000
CCJ
Cameco
4.6284 of 5 stars
$97.50
+1.0%
$148.92
+52.7%
+26.0%$42.46B$3.54B90.283,082
TECK
Teck Resources
3.1988 of 5 stars
$61.47
+2.4%
$60.17
-2.1%
+44.8%$29.68B$12.41B22.527,400
SQM
Sociedad Quimica y Minera
3.774 of 5 stars
$73.56
+1.2%
$75.50
+2.6%
+104.3%$21.01B$5.30B25.817,739

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