Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 500 data points (2024-08-30 to 2026-08-28)
Valero Energy is one of the largest independent refiners in the United States. It operates 15 refineries, with a total throughput capacity of 3.2 million barrels a day in the US, Canada, and the Un...
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 24.68 (historical range: 7.30–71.95, median: 32.91), placing it at the 49th percentile — near its historical average, P/S ratio of 0.83 (range: 0.26–0.84, 99th percentile — expensive relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 63.30 (range: 11.99–629.71, 84th percentile).
Over the historical period (2024-08-30 to 2026-08-28), Valero Energy Corporation's P/E ratio has expanded by 21% over the observed period (from an average of 27.1 to 32.8).
Valero Energy Corporation appears overvalued relative to its own historical valuation range, trading at elevated multiples across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Min | Median | Max | Percentile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 24.68 | 7.30 | 32.91 | 71.95 | 49th | near its historical average |
| P/S Ratio | 0.83 | 0.26 | 0.39 | 0.84 | 99th | expensive relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 63.30 | 11.99 | 35.25 | 629.71 | 84th | expensive relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.06 | 0.15 | 1th | expensive relative to its history |