Vale SA vs Advanced Drainage Systems Inc — how do they compare? Vale SA trades at $14.13 (market cap $59.07B), while Advanced Drainage Systems Inc trades at $143.04 (market cap $10.96B). The key difference: Vale SA is far larger — about 5.4× Advanced Drainage Systems Inc's market cap, and Vale SA pays the higher dividend (8.93%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| VALE | WMS | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $59.07B | $10.96B |
Sector | Basic Materials | Industrials |
52-Week High | $17.82 | $175.38 |
52-Week Low | $9.53 | $110.99 |
Enterprise Value | $75.99B | $12.53B |
Dividend Yield | 8.93% | 0.56% |
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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.
Read more on VALE →Advanced Drainage Systems Inc is engaged in designing, manufacturing, and marketing thermoplastic corrugated pipe and related water management products in North and South America, and Europe. The company's operating segment includes Pipe
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