Is Vale S.A. (VALE) halal? Doubtful. Based on AAOIFI screening, Vale S.A. passes the business activity screen but has financial ratios approaching AAOIFI limits with a compliance score of 63/100 (Grade: B).
VALE β Is Vale S.A. Halal?
DoubtfulVale S.A.
$16.82
+3.22%
About Vale S.A.
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.
Sector: Basic Materials Β· Industry: Industrial Materials
Why This Stock Is Doubtful
- Debt is 27.0% of market cap β only 3.0 points below the 30% AAOIFI limit
Stocks are marked Doubtful when financial ratios pass but approach AAOIFI thresholds. Consider consulting a qualified scholar for a definitive ruling.
Shariah Compliance Status
Based on AAOIFI screening standards
Acceptable
Acceptable but room for improvement
Business Activity Screen
PassedChecks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)
Financial Ratio Screen
PassedFinancial ratios must be below AAOIFI thresholds
Compliance History
Doubtful β unchanged since May 2026.
No status changes recorded since we began tracking.
Tracked since May 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.
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1.1% non-compliant incomeVALE has 1.1% prohibited income. Calculate exactly how much of your dividends to donate.
Financial Overview
Market Cap
71.7B
Price
$16.82
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Industrial Materials
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Disclaimer: This screening is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or religious advice. Compliance is evaluated using AAOIFI financial standards (debt, deposits, and prohibited income ratios) and publicly available data. Ethical, political, social, or environmental considerations are outside the scope of this screening. Individual scholars and methodologies may differ. Always consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before making investment decisions.