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VLO

Valero Energy Corporation

NYSE: VLO · ENERGY · OIL & GAS REFINING & MARKETING

$252.58
+0.51% today

Updated 2026-04-30

Market cap
$75.15B
P/E ratio
33.24
P/S ratio
0.65x
EPS (TTM)
$7.56
Dividend yield
1.88%
52W range
$111 – $258
Volume
3.8M

WallStSmart proprietary scores

51
out of 100
Grade: C
Hold
Investment rating
4.7
Growth
C
7.0
Quality
B+
5.5
Profitability
C+
4.0
Valuation
C
6/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
Altman Z-Score
Industry rank
View all highly rated stocks (75+) →206 stocks currently score above 75

Price targets

Analyst target
$250.44
-0.85%
12-Month target
$234.32
-7.23%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$222.10
Margin of safety
+8.19%
4 Strong Buy6 Buy8 Hold0 Sell1 Strong Sell

Price chart

X-Ray snapshot

Strengths
+ Free cash flow $1.81B — positive
Risks
- Thin margins at 2.03%
- Revenue declining -2.10% QoQ

Key financials

Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
Metric2022202320242025TTM2026 (E)
Revenue$176.38B$144.77B$129.88B$122.69B$115.94B$121.4B
Net income$11.53B$8.84B$2.77B$2.35B$1.13B
EPS$7.56$12.15
Free cash flow$-1.02B$8.32B$5.78B$5.03B$1.81B
Profit margin6.54%6.10%2.13%1.91%2.03%

Recent insider activity

DateInsiderTypeSharesPrice
2026-03-12FISHER, ERIC ASale200$238.73
2026-03-11FISHER, ERIC ASale8,311$227.69
2026-02-26BHULLAR, HARMINDER S.Sale529$201.44

Peer comparison

CompanyMkt CapScoreGrowthProfitValueQualityMoSRating
VLO$75.15B514.75.54.07.0+8.19%Buy
XOM$642.90B502.06.04.76.5-46.34%Buy
CVX$382.88B462.05.04.74.0-54.61%Hold
SHEL$252.85B614.75.56.76.0+4.20%Buy
TTE$205.37B552.05.57.05.0Buy
COP$153.24B542.06.54.75.0-49.20%Buy

Smart narrative

Valero Energy Corporation trades at $252.58. representing a P/E of 33.24x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 51/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 6/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. TTM revenue stands at $115.94B. with profit margins at 2.03%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $222.10.

Frequently asked questions

What is Valero Energy Corporation's stock price?
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) trades at $252.58.
Is Valero Energy Corporation overvalued?
Smart Value Score 51/100 (Grade C, Hold). DCF value $222.10.
What is the price target of Valero Energy Corporation (VLO)?
The analyst target price is $250.44, representing -0.8% downside from the current price of $252.58.
What is the intrinsic value of Valero Energy Corporation (VLO)?
Based on our DCF model, intrinsic value is $222.10, a +8.2% margin of safety versus $252.58.
What is the future stock price of VLO by 2030?
Our research-backed model estimates Valero Energy Corporation could reach $5,003.85 by 2030, based on analyst consensus, management guidance, and sector analysis.
What is Valero Energy Corporation's revenue?
TTM revenue is $115.94B.
Piotroski F-Score?
6/9 — moderate financial health.

Company info

SectorENERGY
IndustryOIL & GAS REFINING & MARKETING
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD

Quick metrics

P/S ratio0.65x
ROE8.30%
Beta0.61
50D MA$230.31
200D MA$182.04
Shares out0.30B
Float0.30B
Short ratio
Avg volume3.8M

Performance

1 week+7.47%
1 month+1.71%
3 months+37.71%
YTD+54.37%
1 year
3 years
5 years