Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Energy
Industry: Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing

Valero Energy Corporation manufactures, markets, and sells petroleum-based and low-carbon liquid transportation fuels and petrochemical products in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Latin America, Mexico, Peru, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Refining, Renewable Diesel, and Ethanol. The company produces California Reformulated Gasoline Blendstock for Oxygenate Blending (CARBOB) and Conventional Blendstock for Oxygenate Blending (CBOB) gasolines, CARB diesel, diesel, jet fuel, heating oil, and asphalt; feedstocks; aromatics; sulfur and residual fuel oil; intermediate oils; and sulfur, sweet, and sour crude oils. It sells its refined products through wholesale rack and bulk markets; and through outlets under the Valero, Beacon, Diamond Shamrock, Shamrock, Ultramar, and Texaco brands. The company also owns and operates renewable diesel and ethanol plants, as well as produces and sells renewable diesel, renewable naphtha, and neat sustainable aviation fuel under the Diamond Green Diesel brand name. In addition, it offers ethanol and various co-products, including dry distillers grains, syrup, and inedible distillers corn oil to animal feed customers. The company was formerly known as Valero Refining and Marketing Company and changed its name to Valero Energy Corporation in August 1997. Valero Energy Corporation was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for VLO
Revenue projections for VLO

VLO's revenue projections show a decrease from last year, which tends to make investors more cautious. This could have a negative impact on the company's bottom line, as lower revenues typically suggest reduced profitability and growth potential, prompting concern among investors.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 1.567000
forwardPE 14.466768
debtToEquity 38.593000
earningsGrowth -0.848000
revenueGrowth -0.152000
grossMargins 0.058410
operatingMargins 0.016820
trailingEps 11.370000
forwardEps 9.650000

Valero Energy Corporation's current ratio of 1.567 highlights the company's ability to easily cover its short-term debt using its available cash and assets. This indicates a strong liquidity position, ensuring Valero Energy Corporation is unlikely to face difficulties in meeting immediate financial obligations.
VLO's Forward PE ratio is favorable, indicating that the stock price is well-positioned in relation to its earnings. It is not overpriced, leaving room for growth, which makes it a solid option for investors seeking both stability and future appreciation.
VLO's low growth in earnings and revenue points to a likely reduction in profits. This signals a weakening financial performance, indicating the company might face difficulties in staying profitable.
VLO's negative gross and operating margins reflect unprofitability, suggesting the company is unable to generate revenue sufficient to cover its costs. This could indicate deeper financial challenges or declining efficiency.
VLO's forward EPS being less than its trailing EPS indicates the company may be less profitable this year than last. This signals potential challenges in maintaining earnings growth and could lead to concerns about future performance.

Price projections:

Price projections for VLO
Price projections for VLO

Price projections for Valero Energy Corporation have been steadily revised downward over time, indicating growing concerns about the company's future performance. This downward trend reflects reduced optimism among analysts regarding Valero Energy Corporation's ability to meet previous expectations.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for VLO
Recommendations trend for VLO


Valero Energy Corporation has been receiving a buy bias from analysts, signaling strong confidence in the stock's future performance. This positive outlook might drive investors to view Valero Energy Corporation as an attractive option for their portfolios, positioning the company as a stable and profitable investment choice.