Is Vale S.A. (VALE) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 27.7% / 30% | 7.8% / 30% | 5.4% / 30% | N/A | ✓ HALAL |
| DJIM | 27.7% / 33% | 7.8% / 33% | 5.4% / 33% | N/A | ✓ HALAL |
| MSCI | 22.0% / 33% | 6.2% / 33% | 4.3% / 33% | N/A | ✓ HALAL |
| S&P | 27.7% / 33% | 7.8% / 33% | 5.4% / 33% | N/A | ✓ HALAL |
| FTSE | 22.0% / 33% | 6.2% / 33% | 4.3% / 50% | N/A | ✓ HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 35.0% | |
| Operating Margin | 27.6% | |
| Net Margin | 6.5% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 5.9% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 7.8% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $8.8B |
| Free Cash Flow | $2.8B |
| Total Debt | $21.8B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 61.3 |
| Current Ratio | 1.2 |
| Total Assets | $86.5B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $14.95 |
| 50-Day MA | $15.91 |
| 200-Day MA | $12.37 |
| Avg Volume | 38.0M |
| Beta | 0.9 |
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52-Week Range
$8.06
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About Vale S.A. (VALE)
Vale S.A., together with its subsidiaries, produces iron ore and nickel in Brazil, Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Oceania. The company operates in two segments, Iron Ore Solutions and Vale Base Metals. It extracts, produces, and distributes iron ore, iron ore pellets, briquettes, nickel, copper, other ferrous products, and by-products, including gold, silver, cobalt, platinum-group metals, and other base metals, as well as low-carbon critical minerals. The company also operates logistics systems and distribution centers, such as mining complexes, railways, and maritime terminals, ports, and ships; generates energy from hydroelectric, solar, and wind sources; and engages in greenfield mineral exploration. In addition, it is involved in research; and trading activities. The company was formerly known as Companhia Vale do Rio Doce and changed its name to Vale S.A. in May 2009. Vale S.A. was founded in 1942 and is headquartered in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vale S.A. (VALE) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Vale S.A. is Halal. The company passes all financial ratio thresholds for debt, cash, receivables, and impermissible income. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is Vale S.A.'s debt ratio?
Vale S.A.'s debt ratio is 27.7% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 22.0%.
What are Vale S.A.'s key financial metrics?
Vale S.A. has a market capitalization of $64.9B, trailing P/E ratio of 27.3, and revenue of $38.4B. The company maintains a gross margin of 35.0% and a net margin of 6.5%. Return on equity stands at 5.9%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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