VLO

Fundamentals to Watch About Valero Energy (VLO)

After moving 1.8% during today's evening session, Valero Energy is now trading at a price of $146.26 per share. On average, analysts give it a target price of $149.87.

Valero Energy Corporation manufactures, markets, and sells transportation fuels and petrochemical products in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Latin America, and internationally.

Valero Energy Investors Should Consider This:

  • Valero Energy has moved 33.0% over the last year.

  • The company has a price to earnings growth (PEG) ratio of -0.28. A number between 0 and 1 could mean that the market is undervaluing Valero Energy's estimated growth potential

  • Its Price to Book (P/B) ratio is 2.0

  • Valero Energy currently returns an annual dividend yield of 2.8%.

Understanding Valero Energy's Operating Margins

Date Reported Total Revenue ($ k) Operating Expenses ($ k) Operating Margins (%) YoY Growth (%)
2023-02-23 176,383,000 -1,045,000 9 350.0
2022-02-22 113,977,000 -999,000 2 200.0
2021-02-23 64,912,000 -839,000 -2 -150.0
2020-02-26 108,324,000 -942,000 4 0.0
2019-02-28 117,033,000 -1,022,000 4 0.0
2018-02-28 93,980,000 -942,000 4

Over the last 6 years, Valero Energy's operating margins have averaged only 3.5%, with a high coefficient of variability of 101.8%. On the other hand, we note that the firm's margins are growing at a 14.3% compounded average yearly rate.

The above analysis is intended for educational purposes only and was performed on the basis of publicly available data. It is not to be construed as a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Any buy, sell, or other recommendations mentioned in the article are direct quotations of consensus recommendations from the analysts covering the stock, and do not represent the opinions of Market Inference or its writers. Past performance, accounting data, and inferences about market position and corporate valuation are not reliable indicators of future price movements. Market Inference does not provide financial advice. Investors should conduct their own review and analysis of any company of interest before making an investment decision.

IN FOCUS