VALERO ENERGY CORP/TX (VLO) Factsheet

VALERO ENERGY CORP/TX (VLO) Stock Analysis

Analysis from 10-Q filed 2026-10-28. Data as of Q3 2026.

Overall Grade: F (Concerning)

Grade F (Concerning). ROIC 35.9%. D/E 0.4x. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-28.

Metric	Value	Context
ROIC	35.9%	Above industry average
Debt/Equity	0.4x	Conservative leverage

ROIC 35.9% — Top 5% of sector peers.

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Profitability: VALERO ENERGY CORP/TX earns 35.9% ROIC, Top 5% in Energy

ROIC TTM 35.9%, sector median 7.0%, Top 5%. DuPont: NOPAT margin 8.9% × asset turnover 2.5x. Gross margin 12.3%. Operating margin 11.5%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-28.

Metric	VLO	Rating	Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	35.9%	Excellent	Above sector median of 7.0%
Return on Equity (ROE)	52.6%	Excellent	Efficient use of shareholder equity
Gross Margin	12.3%	Warning	Competitive pricing environment
Operating Margin	11.5%	Good	Moderate operational efficiency

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Cash Flow Analysis for VALERO ENERGY CORP/TX

OCF/Net income 1.2x. Positive FCF in NaN/8 trailing quarters. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-28.

Metric	VLO	Rating	Context
OCF/Net Income	1.2x	Excellent	High earnings quality
FCF Consistency (8Q)	N/A	Warning	Variable cash flow

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Balance Sheet: VALERO ENERGY CORP/TX at 0.4x leverage, 30.9x interest coverage

Debt/Equity 0.4x. Total debt $11.0B, cash & investments $9.8B. Interest coverage 30.9x. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-28.

Metric	VLO	Rating	Context
Debt to Equity	0.4x	Good	Conservative capital structure
Net Cash Position	$-1.2B	Warning	Net debt position
Interest Coverage	30.9x	Excellent	Comfortable debt service

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Valuation: VALERO ENERGY CORP/TX trades at 8.1x earnings

P/E 8.1x. EV/Sales 0.7x. Dividend yield 1.3%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-28.

Metric	VLO	Rating	Context
P/E Ratio	8.1x	Adequate	Reasonable valuation
EV/Sales	0.7x	Excellent	Attractive revenue multiple
Dividend Yield	1.3%	Adequate	Growth focus over income

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Capital Allocation: VALERO ENERGY CORP/TX returns 8.3% shareholder yield, reducing shares 8.6% YoY

Total shareholder yield 8.3% (div 1.3% + buyback 6.9%). Share count -8.6% YoY. Capital returned $8.7B TTM. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-28.

Metric	VLO	Rating	Context
Total Shareholder Yield	8.3%	Excellent	Dividend + buyback yield combined
Buyback Yield	6.9%	Good	Active share repurchases
Share Count Change (YoY)	-8.6%	Good	Net share reduction (accretive)
Total Capital Returned (TTM)	$8.7B	Good	Dividends + buybacks returned to shareholders

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Sector Rankings

Metric	Value	Percentile	vs Median
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	35.9%	Top 5%	5.1x above
Gross Margin	12.3%	Bottom 25%	0.5x below
Operating Margin	11.5%	Bottom 50%	0.8x below
Return on Equity (ROE)	52.6%	Top 5%	4.8x above
P/E Ratio	8.1x	N/A	-

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Financial Scorecard

Metric	VLO	Rating	Sector Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	35.9%	Excellent	Top 5% of sector (median: 7.0%)
Gross Margin	12.3%	Warning	Bottom 25% of sector (median: 24.9%)
Debt to Equity Ratio	39.3%	Good	Moderate leverage
P/E Ratio (Price-to-Earnings)	810.1%	Adequate	Attractively valued

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is VALERO ENERGY CORP/TX's Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)?

VALERO ENERGY CORP/TX (VLO) has a trailing twelve-month Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) of 35.9%. The 8-quarter median ROIC is 13.1% with a improving trend. Sector median 7.0%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-28.

Q: What is VALERO ENERGY CORP/TX's Free Cash Flow Margin?

VALERO ENERGY CORP/TX (VLO) has a free cash flow margin of N/A, Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-28.

Q: What is VALERO ENERGY CORP/TX's P/E ratio and how does it compare to peers?

VALERO ENERGY CORP/TX (VLO) trades at a P/E ratio of 8.1x, which is above the sector median of N/A. EV/Sales 0.7x. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-28.

Q: Does VALERO ENERGY CORP/TX pay a dividend?

VALERO ENERGY CORP/TX (VLO) currently pays a dividend yield of 1.3%. Total shareholder yield (dividend + buybacks) 8.3%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-28.

Q: What is VALERO ENERGY CORP/TX's revenue and earnings growth?

VALERO ENERGY CORP/TX (VLO) grew revenue by 24.6% year-over-year. EPS +822.0% YoY. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-28.

Q: Is VALERO ENERGY CORP/TX buying back stock?

VALERO ENERGY CORP/TX (VLO) repurchased $7.3 billion of stock over the trailing twelve months. This represents a buyback yield of 6.9%. Share count -8.6% YoY. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-28.

Q: How does VALERO ENERGY CORP/TX compare to competitors in Energy?

Compared to other companies in Energy, VALERO ENERGY CORP/TX (VLO) shows: ROIC 35.9%, sector median 7.0% (Top 5%). Gross margin 12.3%, 12.6pp below sector median. These rankings are based on MetricDuck's analysis of all Energy companies with available SEC filings.

Q: What warning signs should I watch for with VALERO ENERGY CORP/TX?

No quantitative warning flags fired for VALERO ENERGY CORP/TX (VLO) on margin trend, FCF trend, ROIC trend, or leverage thresholds. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-28.

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Data Source: Data sourced from 10-Q filed 2026-10-28. TTM metrics as of Q3 2026.

Methodology: Financial metrics calculated from SEC 10-K and 10-Q filings using standardized formulas. Sector comparisons use peer group based on SIC code.

Scope: This analysis covers SEC filing fundamentals — profitability, cash flow, balance sheet, and valuation metrics. For analyst estimates and price targets, consult sell-side research.

This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.