BHP vs VALE
BHP Group Limited and Vale S.A., both Basic Materials
BHP Group Limited is the larger company at $223B against $66B. On trailing earnings VALE is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 8.2 against 54.3, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year BHP returned +89% against +65% for VALE.
| Figure | BHP | VALE |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $96.34 | $15.18 |
| Market cap | $223B | $66B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 54.3 | 8.2 |
| 1-year return | +89% | +65% |
| 5-year return | +90% | +16% |
| Ryufin Smart Scoresector-relative, 1–10 | n/a | 9/10 |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
BHP Group Limited
Revenue of $28B in H2 2023, net income $6.5B.
Vale S.A.
Revenue of $21B in H2 2025, net income null.
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