Vale S.A. (VALE) is trading at $17.62, which is -0.3% below its all-time high of $17.68. The Drawdown Severity Score is 0.1, placing it in the green (normal) zone. Over its tracked history, VALE has experienced 90 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -5.6%.
Data last updated: April 16, 2026 at 08:43 AM EDT
VALE
StockVale S.A.
Price
$17.62
as of Apr 15, 2026
All Time High: $17.68
Near All-Time High
Current Drawdown
-0.3%
Days in Drawdown
1
Avg Max Drawdown
6.7%
Avg Length
23
Drawdown Severity Score™
0.1
VALE - Price & High Water Mark
VALE - Drawdown Timeline
How to read this chart: Negative values indicate drawdowns from all-time highs. Values closer to 0% mean the stock is near its high water mark.
Vale S.A. (VALE) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
Vale S.A. is trading slightly below its recent peak. As of 2026-04-15, the stock price is $17.62, just 0.3% below its all-time high of $17.68.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 14 years, Vale S.A. typically experiences drawdowns averaging 6.7% in depth, with an average duration of 23 days. Vale S.A. has gone through 90 total drawdown events in the last 14 years. The largest drawdown for Vale S.A. in the last 14 years was 32.1%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 210 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for Vale S.A. currently stands at 0.06. This is our proprietary indicator that shows the relative severity of the current drawdown based on the asset's unique historical patterns. A score below 2.0 indicates a normal drawdown within the stock's typical range—a routine pullback.
Understanding Drawdowns: A drawdown measures how far a stock has fallen from its peak price. Every stock experiences drawdowns—periods when the price declines from all-time highs before recovering. By analyzing Vale S.A.'s historical drawdown patterns, investors can identify when the stock is experiencing a typical market fluctuation versus an unusual decline that may represent a buying opportunity.
📜 Historical Drawdown Events
Current drawdown shown in blue. Complete record of all 90 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-14 | Ongoing | 1 day | -0.3% | $17.68 | $17.62 | — |
| 2008-05-14 | 2008-05-15 | 2 days | -1.0% | $15.30 | $15.14 | $15.78 |
| 2008-05-07 | 2008-05-13 | 7 days | -4.5% | $15.29 | $14.60 | $15.30 |
| 2008-04-23 | 2008-05-02 | 10 days | -6.9% | $14.79 | $13.77 | $14.92 |
| 2008-04-18 | 2008-04-21 | 4 days | -0.1% | $14.20 | $14.18 | $14.67 |
| 2007-11-07 | 2008-04-16 | 161 days | -29.6% | $14.01 | $9.86 | $14.16 |
| 2007-11-01 | 2007-11-06 | 6 days | -5.7% | $13.99 | $13.19 | $14.01 |
| 2007-10-30 | 2007-10-31 | 2 days | -1.9% | $13.80 | $13.54 | $13.99 |
| 2007-10-02 | 2007-10-29 | 28 days | -11.3% | $13.35 | $11.84 | $13.80 |
| 2007-09-28 | 2007-10-01 | 4 days | -0.1% | $12.55 | $12.53 | $13.35 |
| 2007-09-14 | 2007-09-18 | 5 days | -2.1% | $10.16 | $9.95 | $10.94 |
| 2007-07-24 | 2007-09-13 | 52 days | -28.0% | $9.81 | $7.06 | $10.16 |
| 2007-07-13 | 2007-07-23 | 11 days | -2.9% | $9.66 | $9.38 | $9.81 |
| 2007-07-10 | 2007-07-11 | 2 days | -1.5% | $8.97 | $8.84 | $9.12 |
| 2007-06-19 | 2007-07-06 | 18 days | -8.2% | $8.78 | $8.06 | $8.87 |
| 2007-06-05 | 2007-06-18 | 14 days | -8.4% | $8.70 | $7.97 | $8.78 |
| 2007-05-17 | 2007-05-31 | 15 days | -7.2% | $8.38 | $7.78 | $8.40 |
| 2007-05-10 | 2007-05-16 | 7 days | -2.9% | $8.26 | $8.02 | $8.38 |
| 2007-05-07 | 2007-05-09 | 3 days | -2.2% | $8.11 | $7.93 | $8.26 |
| 2007-04-26 | 2007-05-03 | 8 days | -5.1% | $7.84 | $7.44 | $7.90 |
| 2007-04-24 | 2007-04-25 | 2 days | -0.3% | $7.76 | $7.73 | $7.84 |
| 2007-04-18 | 2007-04-23 | 6 days | -1.7% | $7.72 | $7.59 | $7.76 |
| 2007-04-11 | 2007-04-12 | 2 days | -0.2% | $7.38 | $7.37 | $7.50 |
| 2007-03-27 | 2007-04-03 | 8 days | -4.2% | $6.89 | $6.60 | $7.11 |
| 2007-03-22 | 2007-03-26 | 5 days | -0.4% | $6.80 | $6.77 | $6.89 |
| 2007-02-23 | 2007-03-21 | 26 days | -14.2% | $6.80 | $5.84 | $6.80 |
| 2007-02-16 | 2007-02-20 | 5 days | -0.6% | $6.62 | $6.58 | $6.66 |
| 2007-02-07 | 2007-02-13 | 7 days | -4.8% | $6.35 | $6.04 | $6.41 |
| 2007-02-02 | 2007-02-06 | 5 days | -0.2% | $6.25 | $6.23 | $6.35 |
| 2007-01-25 | 2007-01-31 | 7 days | -3.0% | $6.13 | $5.95 | $6.22 |
| 2006-12-28 | 2007-01-22 | 26 days | -9.3% | $5.56 | $5.04 | $5.61 |
| 2006-12-15 | 2006-12-27 | 13 days | -3.2% | $5.50 | $5.32 | $5.56 |
| 2006-12-06 | 2006-12-14 | 9 days | -2.4% | $5.46 | $5.33 | $5.50 |
| 2006-05-10 | 2006-12-05 | 210 days | -32.1% | $5.27 | $3.58 | $5.46 |
| 2006-05-03 | 2006-05-04 | 2 days | -1.0% | $4.92 | $4.87 | $4.96 |
| 2006-04-27 | 2006-05-01 | 5 days | -2.5% | $4.69 | $4.57 | $4.80 |
| 2006-04-24 | 2006-04-26 | 3 days | -1.0% | $4.69 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| 2006-02-01 | 2006-04-21 | 79 days | -17.5% | $4.59 | $3.79 | $4.69 |
| 2006-01-20 | 2006-01-26 | 7 days | -3.1% | $4.30 | $4.16 | $4.45 |
| 2006-01-13 | 2006-01-19 | 7 days | -3.2% | $4.26 | $4.13 | $4.30 |
| 2006-01-10 | 2006-01-11 | 2 days | -0.2% | $4.09 | $4.08 | $4.14 |
| 2005-12-05 | 2006-01-09 | 36 days | -11.0% | $4.04 | $3.59 | $4.09 |
| 2005-11-28 | 2005-12-01 | 4 days | -2.8% | $4.00 | $3.89 | $4.03 |
| 2005-09-30 | 2005-11-25 | 57 days | -16.2% | $3.94 | $3.30 | $4.00 |
| 2005-09-27 | 2005-09-28 | 2 days | -0.7% | $3.86 | $3.84 | $3.88 |
| 2005-09-22 | 2005-09-23 | 2 days | -0.1% | $3.69 | $3.69 | $3.80 |
| 2005-09-19 | 2005-09-21 | 3 days | -1.6% | $3.51 | $3.45 | $3.69 |
| 2005-09-13 | 2005-09-15 | 3 days | -2.1% | $3.28 | $3.21 | $3.36 |
| 2005-09-07 | 2005-09-09 | 3 days | -0.9% | $3.20 | $3.17 | $3.27 |
| 2005-02-25 | 2005-09-06 | 193 days | -28.8% | $3.17 | $2.25 | $3.20 |
| 2005-01-27 | 2005-02-17 | 22 days | -5.5% | $2.66 | $2.51 | $2.71 |
How to read: Each row shows a complete drawdown from peak to recovery. Red rows = most severe drawdowns (worst 20% or 5x+ average), yellow rows = moderate (2x-5x worse than average).
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What History Says About VALE
Vale S.A. has dropped 10%+ from its high 9 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 94 days with an average max drop of -21.0%.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| May 2006 to Dec 2006 | -32.1% | 210 days |
| Nov 2007 to Apr 2008 | -29.6% | 161 days |
| Feb 2005 to Sep 2005 | -28.8% | 193 days |
| Jul 2007 to Sep 2007 | -28.0% | 52 days |
| Feb 2006 to Apr 2006 | -17.5% | 79 days |
| Sep 2005 to Nov 2005 | -16.2% | 57 days |
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