Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1281 data points (2021-09-10 to 2026-10-16)
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 17.75 (historical range: 3.34–71.95, median: 8.19), placing it at the 74th percentile — above its historical average, P/S ratio of 0.92 (range: 0.22–0.95, 100th percentile — expensive relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 13.38 (range: 2.83–1042.36, 61th percentile).
Over the historical period (2021-09-10 to 2026-10-16), Valero Energy Corporation's P/E ratio has expanded by 407% over the observed period (from an average of 4.9 to 24.9).
Valero Energy Corporation trades well above its own historical valuation range across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 17.75 | 8.19 | 74th | above its historical average |
| P/S Ratio | 0.92 | 0.33 | 100th | expensive relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 13.38 | 9.87 | 61th | above its historical average |
| FCF Yield | 7.91% | 13.48% | 28th | above its historical average |
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) Valuation & P/E History
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) is a US-listed stock operating in the Energy sector, specifically the Petroleum Refining industry currently trading at $444.71 with a market capitalization of $128.0 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for VLO based on 1281 data points covering 2021-09-10 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 17.75 is above the historical median of 8.19, placing VLO at the 74th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 0.92 compares to a median of 0.33.
VLO Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Valero Energy Corporation's current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether VLO is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests VLO is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for Valero Energy Corporation.
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is VLO Overvalued or Undervalued?
Valero Energy Corporation trades well above its own historical valuation range across most metrics. The overall valuation percentile of 78 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive VLO is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full VLO analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.VLO trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.