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Sifting through countless of stocks in the Metals & Mining industry can be tedious, and sometimes two stocks are just too similar to judge which is the better investment. If you’re on the fence about investing in Vale S.A. or Barrick Mining Corporation because you’re not sure how they measure up, it’s important to compare them on a few factors before making your decision.
Read on to learn how Vale S.A. and Barrick Mining Corporation compare based on key financial metrics to determine which better meets your investment needs.
About Vale S.A. and Barrick Mining Corporation
Vale S.A., together with its subsidiaries, produces and sells iron ore, iron ore pellets, nickel, and copper in Brazil and internationally. The company operates through Iron Solutions and Energy Transition Materials segments. The Iron Solutions segment produces and extracts iron ore and pellets, and other ferrous products; and provides related logistic services. The Energy Transition Materials segment produces and extracts nickel; and its by-products, such as gold, silver, cobalt, precious metals, and others, as well as copper used in the construction sector to produce pipes and electrical wires. 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.
Barrick Mining Corporation engages in the exploration, development, production, and sale of mineral properties. The company explores for gold, copper, silver, and energy materials. The company was formerly known as Barrick Gold Corporation and changed its name to Barrick Mining Corporation in May 2025. Barrick Mining Corporation was founded in 1983 and is based in Toronto, Canada.
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As of May 12, 2025, Vale S.A. had a $40.4 billion market capitalization, compared to the Metals & Mining median of $842.6 million. Vale S.A.’s stock is up 11.4% in 2025, up 6.1% in the previous five trading days and down 23.51% in the past year.
Currently, Vale S.A.’s price-earnings ratio is 7.5. Vale S.A.’s trailing 12-month revenue is $36.9 billion with a 14.9% net profit margin. Year-over-year quarterly sales growth most recently was -1.0%. Analysts expect adjusted earnings to reach $1.816 per share for the current fiscal year. Vale S.A. currently has a 3.9% dividend yield.
As of May 12, 2025, Barrick Mining Corporation had a $31.3 billion market cap, putting it in the 92nd percentile of all stocks. Barrick Mining Corporation’s stock is down 61.6% in 2025, down 61.8% in the previous five trading days and up 9.03% in the past year.
Currently, Barrick Mining Corporation’s price-earnings ratio is 13.8. Barrick Mining Corporation’s trailing 12-month revenue is $13.3 billion with a 17.5% net profit margin. Year-over-year quarterly sales growth most recently was 13.9%. Analysts expect adjusted earnings to reach $1.775 per share for the current fiscal year. Barrick Mining Corporation currently has a 2.2% dividend yield.
How We Compare Vale S.A. and Barrick Mining Corporation Stock Grades
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