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Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) Stock Analysis

Price $387.34
Market cap $111.53B
Entry status Wait $239.02–$253.80

Last updated Oct 27, 2026

Health Check

Last analyzed Oct 23, 2026

36
36/100 Avoid
  • Financial Health 65
  • Profitability 40
  • Business Quality 65
  • Balance Sheet 50
  • Cash Flow 35

Why this rating?

Health 36/100 — Avoid

Strongest Financial Health 65/100
Softest Cash Flow 35/100
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Entry timing is weak right now. Quality may be fine; the setup is not.

Company overview

Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) is a Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing company in the Energy sector. Compound Radar rates Valero Energy Corporation 36/100 (Avoid) 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 8.81
  • Forward P/E 7.24
  • PEG 1.63
  • EV/Revenue 0.81

Profitability

  • Revenue Growth 51.9%
  • Gross Margin 19.5%
  • Operating Margin 19.7%
  • Net Margin 8.8%

Financial strength

  • Cash $7.87B
  • Debt $11.35B
  • Net Cash $-3.48B
  • Free Cash Flow $5.03B

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