Should Vale’s Valuation Be Re-Rated?
During Vale Day on December 6, 2017, Vale (VALE) CFO (chief financial officer) Luciano Siani Pires said that the company deserves a valuation re-rating due to its improved predictability, transparency, and better governance practices. Currently, Vale has a forward EV-to-EBITDA (enterprise value to earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization) multiple of 5.7x, 10.0% lower than its five-year average.