The company had cash and cash equivalents of $13.49 billion as of December 31, 2020, representing a rise of 83.5% year-over-year. In comparison,  CLF’s EBITDA and revenue increased at CAGRs of 3.8% and 169.1%, respectively, over the past three years. In terms of forward non-GAAP P/E, CLF is currently trading at 11.17x, 86.5% higher than VALE, which is currently trading at 5.99x. VALE is also more profitable with a gross profit margin of 52.7% versus CLF’s 8.9%. By Sweta Vijayan of StockNews.com Tuesday, April 20, 2021 9:20 AM EDT Vale S.A. (VALE - Get Rating) and Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF - Get Rating) are two leading producers of raw materials in the steel industry. In February, CLF priced $500 million of senior unsecured guaranteed notes  due 2029 and due 2031. in an offering on February 9. All rights reserved. Its EPS has decreased 39.1% year-over-year to $0.14. And its net income was $739 million compared to a net loss of $1.56 billion for the fourth quarter of 2019. VALE has returned 16.5% so far this year versus CLF’s 23.6% gains. Our research shows that the odds of success increase if one bets on stocks with an Overall POWR Rating of Buy or Strong Buy. VALE is scheduled to release its fiscal 2021 first quarter financial results on April 19 after the market closes. Vale has the “ESG credentials” of low-carbon intensity and the respected jurisdiction of Canada to do so, he said.In copper, the metal used in wiring that’s trading near the highest levels in a decade, Vale is looking to lift annual output from about 360,000 tons to 500,000 tons in the coming years as it explores the Hu’u deposit in Indonesia.Iron ore miners tend to trade at a discount to base metals. It took me a while to install it due to the cold weather outside. Tesla Stock Flashes Bearish Signal. Google has many special features to help you find exactly what you're looking for. (Bloomberg) -- Vale SA, the world’s second-largest iron ore producer, is exploring spinning off of its base metals business as the global transition to clean energy and transport spurs demand for copper and nickel.“We are in a phase of studying -- analyzing the possibility,” Chief Executive Officer Eduardo De Salles Bartolomeo told analysts on a conference call Tuesday.The Rio de Janeiro-based miner, which is recovering from an iron-ore tailings disaster in 2019, continues to trade at a discount to its Australian-focused rivals BHP Group and Rio Tinto Group. Download this stock image: Robbie Williams warms up for the football match LA Vale vs. O'Briens Santa Monica, California - 07.06.07 - BYNBXD from Alamy's library of millions of high resolution stock photos, illustrations and vectors. A few stocks were responsible for almost one-third of the stock market's gain. However, in terms of Quality Grade, VALE has been graded an A, which is consistent with its significantly higher-than-industry profitability ratios. Common characteristics of value stocks include high dividend yield, low P/B ratio, and a low P/E ratio. OneConnect to Announce First Quarter 2021 Financial Results, B&G Foods Announces Date of First Quarter 2021 Earnings Conference Call, Vale S.A. (VALE) Q1 2021 Earnings Call Transcript, UPDATE 2-Brazil's Vale, eyeing EV market, mulls base metal spinoff, Discover new investment ideas by accessing unbiased, in-depth investment research, NYSE - NYSE Delayed Price. And VALE’s ROA of 14.4% looks profitable over CLF’s 1.4%. The program demonstrates its  management’s confidence in Vale’s potential to consistently create share value. QQQ 339.42. But which of these two stocks is a better pick now? Its total assets also increased at a CAGR of 78.4%, but its EBIT declined by 16.5% over the same period. European stock markets rally as ECB holds rates; Credit Suisse raises $2bn after Archegos loss; Ethereum soars above $2,500 to new high; JP Morgan and collapse of European Super League; Business. While the industry suffered falling steel prices in early 2020 due to the COVID-19 cessation of industrial activities, steel prices have rebounded. Based on 2020 iron ore prices, a full production capacity of 400mtpy would imply a 33% upside in  the stock from its current price. Vale is a global mining company, transforming natural resources into prosperity and sustainable development. Its EBIT and total assets also increased at CAGRs of 39.7% and 13.4%, respectively, over the same period. Our high-qualitynickelis also valued for its applications in plating and batteries. VALE S.A. (VALE) closed at $19.16 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.39% move from the prior day. In addition to the POWR Ratings grades I’ve just highlighted both VALE and CLF are also rated for Growth, Stability, and Sentiment. Its net operating revenue from the ferrous minerals and base metals segment has increased 52.2% year-over-year and 44.1% year-over-year, respectively. In terms of trailing-12-month price-to-book, CLF’s 4.26x is significantly higher than VALE’s 2.79x. The company had cash and cash equivalents of $112 million as of December 31, 2020, representing a fall by 68.3% year-over-year. She’s passionate about educating investors, so that they may find success in the stock market. VALE plans to conduct a share buyback of 2.70 million common shares and their respective ADRs over the next 12 months. Value investing. And in an announcement dated March 22, VALE  plans to increase its iron ore production to 400mtpy by the end of 2022. Join. "More and more, we're focusing on copper and nickel as key for our participation in the de-carbonization of the economy," said Mark Travers, Vale's director of base metals. TradingView . The bear case for Vale. Analysts expect VALE’s revenue to increase 90.2% in the current quarter ending June 30, 2021, 30.1% in fiscal 2021 and decline by 9.8% in fiscal 2022. However, VALE’s ROE compares favorably with CLF’s negative value. Click here to see the additional ratings for CLF.