Vale downgraded at Barclays as valuation gap now closed

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2026.04.20 19:33
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Barclays downgraded Vale (VALE) to Equal Weight from Overweight with a $17 price target, noting a 35% YTD gain amid flat iron ore prices, leading to a stretched valuation. The EV/EBITDA discount to peers is now at 10%, the tightest since 2020. Vale's current price aligns with an iron ore price of $130/ton, compared to a $107/ton spot price. Barclays anticipates headwinds from valuation and commodity price momentum for Vale's near-term performance.