(VLO) Valero Energy - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US91913Y1001

VLO: Gasoline, Diesel, Jet Fuel, Ethanol, Asphalt

Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:VLO) is a leading manufacturer and marketer of petroleum-based and low-carbon liquid transportation fuels, petrochemical products, and renewable energy solutions. The company operates across three core segments: Refining, Renewable Diesel, and Ethanol. Its product portfolio includes CARBOB and CBOB gasolines, CARB diesel, jet fuel, heating oil, asphalt, feedstocks, aromatics, sulfur, and residual fuel oil. Valero also produces intermediate oils and various grades of crude oil, including sulfur, sweet, and sour crude oils.

Valero distributes its refined products through wholesale rack and bulk markets, as well as retail outlets under the Valero, Beacon, Diamond Shamrock, Shamrock, Ultramar, and Texaco brand names. In addition, the company owns and operates renewable diesel and ethanol plants, producing renewable diesel and naphtha under the Diamond Green Diesel brand. Its ethanol production also generates co-products such as dry distiller grains, syrup, and inedible distillers corn oil, which are sold to animal feed customers.

Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, Valero Energy Corporation was founded in 1980 and rebranded from Valero Refining and Marketing Company in August 1997. The company has expanded its operations to serve markets in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Latin America, Mexico, Peru, and other international locations. Its strategic focus on diversifying energy products, including low-carbon fuels, positions it as a key player in the transition to renewable energy sources.

Ticker Symbol: VLO Exchange: NYSE Type: common stock Country Origin: United States GICS Sub Industry: Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing

3-Month Forecast: Based on and , Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) is expected to experience a mixed price trend. The SMA 20 and SMA 50 indicate bearish momentum, with the last price of 110.06 below both averages. However, the ATR of 5.99 suggests moderate volatility. The stock may consolidate near current levels, with potential downside risk if it breaches support at 100. On the upside, resistance at 125 could cap gains. From a perspective, the P/E of 12.20 and forward P/E of 14.75 suggest the stock is undervalued relative to its earnings growth potential. The P/S of 0.27 further indicates undervaluation, while the RoE of 11.30 reflects strong profitability. Overall, VLO is likely to remain range-bound with a slight bearish bias in the near term.

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VLO Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 37,250m
Sector Energy
Industry Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing
GiC Sub-Industry Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing
IPO / Inception 1982-01-04

VLO Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 40.6
Fundamental 2.54
Dividend Rating 57.9
Rel. Strength -13.9
Analysts 4.24/5
Fair Price Momentum 110.32 USD
Fair Price DCF 267.00 USD

VLO Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 3.44%
Yield on Cost 5y 8.17%
Annual Growth 5y 1.77%
Payout Consistency 64.5%

VLO Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -72.2%
Growth Correlation 12m -81.8%
Growth Correlation 5y 90.1%
CAGR 5y 17.09%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.33
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.29
Alpha -34.26
Beta 1.217
Volatility 32.70%
Current Volume 1823.4k
Average Volume 20d 3198.7k
What is the price of VLO stocks?
As of May 08, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 116.95 with a total of 1,823,355 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.74%, over one month by +9.64%, over three months by -12.12% and over the past year by -23.14%.
Is Valero Energy a good stock to buy?
Neither. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Valero Energy is currently (May 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 2.54 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of VLO as of May 2025 is 110.32. This means that VLO is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -5.67%.
Is VLO a buy, sell or hold?
Valero Energy has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.24. Therefor, it is recommend to buy VLO.
  • Strong Buy: 10
  • Buy: 6
  • Hold: 5
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for VLO stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, VLO Valero Energy will be worth about 122.9 in May 2026. The stock is currently trading at 116.95. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +5.06%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 141.3 20.8%
Analysts Target Price 141.3 20.8%
ValueRay Target Price 122.9 5.1%