Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) — Stock Score Summary

Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) has a MoatMap StockRank of 91/100 based on Quality (69/100), Value (42/100), and Momentum (66/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Valero is a premier US independent refiner with a structural cost advantage due to cheap domestic natural gas. While refining is capital-intensive and cyclical, the current geopolitical risk premium and tight global refining capacity create a strong medium-term cash flow tailwind.

Valero Energy Corporation is the largest independent petroleum refiner in the United States, producing gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and asphalt, and operates ethanol plants. It is a dominant player in North American refining, leveraging its complex refinery configurations, strategic pipeline access, and scale to optimize crude oil processing and product distribution. The company focuses on efficient operations and geographical advantage, serving major markets across the U.S. and internationally.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$258.85
Market Cap$72.7B
P/E (TTM)18.91
P/E (Forward)12.31
Price/Book3.26
Return on Equity15.8%
Return on Invested Capital8.1%
Debt/Equity42.66
Gross Margin14.6%
Operating Margin6.1%
Revenue Growth6.6%
Dividend Yield1.9%
Free Cash Flow$4.8B

Valero Energy Corporation operates in the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing industry, part of the Energy sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Valero Energy Corporation’s (VLO) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) is 91/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (69), Value (42), and Momentum (66) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Valero Energy Corporation have an economic moat?
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) has a Quality factor score of 69/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Valero Energy Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 91/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Valero Energy Corporation in?
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) operates in the Energy sector, specifically the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing industry (United States).
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