Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) Stock Analysis
Last updated Sep 8, 2026
Health Check
Last analyzed Sep 7, 2026
- Financial Health 75
- Profitability 30
- Business Quality 65
- Balance Sheet 65
- Cash Flow 45
Why this rating?
Health 56/100 — Acceptable
Worth tracking, but timing is mixed — not a clear setup yet.
Company overview
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) is a Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing company in the Energy sector. Compound Radar rates Valero Energy Corporation 56/100 (Acceptable) due to solid business quality, strong revenue growth, and manageable leverage.
Investment profile
- Quality Moderate
- Growth Strong
- Balance Sheet Adequate
- Valuation Attractive
Financial highlights
Valuation
- P/E 15.96
- Forward P/E 12.27
- EV/Revenue 0.86
Profitability
- Revenue Growth 51.7%
- Gross Margin 16.1%
- Operating Margin 12.3%
- Net Margin 5.4%
- ROE 27.6%
Financial strength
- Cash $7.87B
- Debt $11.35B
- Net Cash $-3.48B
- Free Cash Flow $5.03B
- Current Ratio 1.64
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Latest quoted price for the name. Helps anchor the setup in today’s market level.
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- Phillips 66 Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing PSX$259.14 50 Health 50 / 100
Weaker fundamentals relative to higher-quality names in the universe.
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- CVR Energy, Inc. Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing CVI$46.12 45 Health 45 / 100
Weaker fundamentals relative to higher-quality names in the universe.
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- PBF Energy Inc. Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing PBF$76.77 41 Health 41 / 100
Weaker fundamentals relative to higher-quality names in the universe.
Wait WaitEntry timing is weak right now. Quality may be fine; the setup is not.
- Delek US Holdings, Inc. Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing DK$75.67 35 Health 35 / 100
Weaker fundamentals relative to higher-quality names in the universe.
Wait WaitEntry timing is weak right now. Quality may be fine; the setup is not.
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