Medtronic PLC vs Vale SA — how do they compare? Medtronic PLC trades at $82.79 (market cap $106.61B), while Vale SA trades at $14.13 (market cap $59.07B). The key difference: Medtronic PLC is the larger of the two by market cap, and Vale SA pays the higher dividend (8.93%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MDT | VALE | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $106.61B | $59.07B |
Sector | Health | Basic Materials |
52-Week High | $105.35 | $17.82 |
52-Week Low | $73.75 | $9.53 |
Enterprise Value | $125.36B | $75.99B |
Dividend Yield | 3.46% | 8.93% |
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One of the largest medical device companies, Medtronic develops and manufactures therapeutic medical devices for chronic diseases. Its portfolio includes pacemakers, defibrillators, heart valves, stents, insulin pumps, spinal fixation devices, neurovascular products, advanced energy, and surgical tools. The company markets its products to healthcare institutions and physicians in the United States and overseas. Foreign sales account for almost 50% of the company's total sales.
Read more on MDT →Vale is the world's largest iron ore miner and one of the largest diversified miners, along with BHP and Rio Tinto. Earnings are dominated by the bulk materials division, primarily iron ore and iron ore pellets, with minor contributions from iron ore proxies, including manganese and coal. The base metals division is much smaller, primarily consisting of nickel mines and smelters with a small contribution from copper.
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