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

Valero Energy Corporation's revenue is projected to decrease from last year, a development that could lead investors to adopt a more cautious approach. A revenue decline can negatively affect profitability, signaling challenges for the company and making it less attractive for those seeking solid financial performance.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 1.645000
forwardPE 13.121325
debtToEquity 43.988000
earningsGrowth 3.179000
revenueGrowth -0.021000
grossMargins 0.131940
operatingMargins 0.059300
trailingEps 13.700000
forwardEps 18.814410

Valero Energy Corporation's current ratio is 1.645, signaling that the company has sufficient cash reserves and current assets to cover its short-term debt obligations. This suggests financial stability, as Valero Energy Corporation should not face any issues meeting its short-term liabilities with available resources.
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 forward EPS being higher than its trailing EPS suggests that the company is expected to generate stronger profits this year. This points to improving financial performance, with VLO anticipated to deliver better earnings than it did in the prior year.

Price projections:

Price projections for VLO
Price projections for VLO

Over time, price projections for VLO have risen steadily, pointing to growing optimism among analysts about the company's future. This upward trend suggests a positive outlook for VLO's continued growth.

Insider Transactions:

Insider Transactions for VLO
Insider Transactions for VLO


2 VLO sales were executed, with market price at 204.62999725341797.During the period under review, no sell transactions were recorded.More buys than sells have been occurring around the current price levels of VLO, potentially signaling investor optimism. This buying trend might be interpreted as a sign of a favorable outlook for the stock's future performance.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for VLO
Recommendations trend for VLO


VLO has recently received a buy bias from analysts, indicating that the stock is being perceived as a favorable investment. This positive sentiment could encourage investors to see VLO as a wise place to allocate their funds, potentially leading to increased interest in the company's stock.