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Newest figures come from the 10-Q for Q2 FY2026, filed Jul 30, 2026. Each column of the statement tables below links to the filing it was taken from, and every filing is listed on the VLO SEC filings page.
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) reported $139.4B in revenue over the twelve months to Jun 30, 2026, up 12.6% from the prior twelve months. This page shows its income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 15 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).
Valero operates on thin margins: FY2025 revenue softened, while cash generation remained above earnings and leverage stayed moderate.
In FY2025, gross margin reached4.4% while operating margin was only2.6% , showing that the improvement in gross profitability did not fully reach operating income. The gap points to costs below gross profit absorbing much of the benefit before it became bottom-line earnings.
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Financial Health Signals
Scored against energy companies for FY2025. Each of the six dimensions is a percentile rank within that peer group; the overall is their average, with missing dimensions counted as zero out of six. A high score means strong standing among peers, not absolute cross-industry strength. How this score is calculated →
Health score ≠ stock price. This rates the quality of Valero Energy Corporation's business: profitability, growth, balance sheet strength. It doesn't tell you whether the stock is a good buy at today's price. Not financial advice. Use it alongside valuation analysis and your own research.
Valero Energy Corporation has an operating margin of 2.6%, meaning the company retains $3 of operating profit per $100 of revenue. This results in a moderate score of 37/100, indicating healthy but not exceptional operating efficiency. This is down from 2.9% the prior year.
Valero Energy Corporation's revenue declined 5.5% year-over-year, from $129.9B to $122.7B. This contraction results in a growth score of 19/100.
Valero Energy Corporation has a moderate D/E ratio of 0.41. This balance of debt and equity financing earns a leverage score of 38/100.
Valero Energy Corporation's current ratio of 1.65 indicates adequate short-term liquidity, earning a score of 63/100. The company can meet its near-term obligations, though with limited headroom.
Valero Energy Corporation earns a strong 9.9% return on equity (ROE), meaning it generates $10 of profit for every $100 of shareholders' equity. This efficient capital use earns a returns score of 67/100. This is down from 11.3% the prior year.
Valero Energy Corporation scores 5.83, well above the 2.99 safe threshold. This indicates low bankruptcy risk based on profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency.
Distress-screening estimate for non-financial companies. Not computed for banks or insurers, where the Altman model does not apply.
Valero Energy Corporation passes 6 of 9 financial strength tests. 3 of 4 profitability signals pass, 2 of 3 leverage/liquidity signals pass, 1 of 2 efficiency signals pass.
For every $1 of reported earnings, Valero Energy Corporation generates $2.48 in operating cash flow ($5.8B OCF vs $2.3B net income). This indicates profits are well-supported by actual cash generation, not accounting adjustments.
Valero Energy Corporation earns $5.72 in operating income for every $1 of interest expense ($3.2B vs $556.0M). This wide margin provides strong safety for debt servicing, even if earnings decline temporarily.
Key Financial Metrics
Earnings & Revenue
Valero Energy Corporation generated $44.5B in revenue in Q2 2026. This represents an increase of 48.8% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 37.4%.
Valero Energy Corporation's EBITDA was $5.2B in Q2 2026, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This represents an increase of 408.3% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 198.9%.
Valero Energy Corporation reported $3.7B in net income in Q2 2026. This represents an increase of 421.0% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 194.5%.
Valero Energy Corporation earned $12.62 per diluted share (EPS) in Q2 2026. This represents an increase of 453.5% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 199.1%.
Cash & Balance Sheet
Valero Energy Corporation held $7.9B in cash against $10.4B in long-term debt as of Q2 2026.
Valero Energy Corporation paid $1.20 per share in dividends in Q2 2026. This represents an increase of 6.2% from the same quarter a year earlier. It is unchanged from the prior quarter.
Not reported for Q2 2026.
Margins & Returns
Valero Energy Corporation's gross margin was 12.3% in Q2 2026, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs. This is up 8.1 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 6.0 percentage points.
Valero Energy Corporation's operating margin was 11.7% in Q2 2026, reflecting core business profitability. This is up 8.3 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 6.3 percentage points.
Valero Energy Corporation's net profit margin was 8.4% in Q2 2026, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is up 6.0 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 4.5 percentage points.
Valero Energy Corporation's ROE was 14.9% in Q2 2026, measuring profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity. This is up 11.9 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 9.6 percentage points.
Capital Allocation
Valero Energy Corporation spent $2.3B on share buybacks in Q2 2026, returning capital to shareholders by reducing shares outstanding. This represents an increase of 569.5% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 294.9%.
Not reported for Q2 2026.
Not reported for Q2 2026.
VLO Income Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K | Q3'2410-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $44.5B+48.8% | $32.4B+7.0% | $30.4B-1.2% | $32.2B-2.2% | $29.9B-13.3% | $30.3B-4.7% | $30.8B-13.2% | $32.9B-14.4% |
| Cost of Revenue | $39.0B+36.2% | $30.3B+1.9% | $28.5B-5.5% | $30.4B-5.4% | $28.6B-13.3% | $29.8B-0.1% | $30.1B-10.2% | $32.1B-7.3% |
| Gross Profit | $5.5B+337.9% | $2.1B+304.7% | $1.9B+202.7% | $1.8B+135.0% | $1.2B-13.2% | $507.0M-74.4% | $629.0M-66.4% | $754.0M-80.0% |
| SG&A Expenses | $233.0M+5.9% | $285.0M+9.2% | $315.0M+18.4% | $246.0M+5.1% | $220.0M+8.4% | $261.0M+1.2% | $266.0M-9.8% | $234.0M-6.4% |
| Operating Income | $5.2B+421.2% | $1.7B+292.3% | $1.6B+352.6% | $1.5B+197.6% | $997.0M-18.3% | -$900.0M-153.6% | $348.0M-77.6% | $507.0M-85.5% |
| EBITDA | $5.2B+408.3% | $1.7B+296.1% | $1.6B+342.1% | $1.5B+194.2% | $1.0B-16.9% | -$889.0M-152.6% | $359.0M-77.0% | $517.0M-85.3% |
| Interest Expense | $145.0M+2.8% | $140.0M+2.2% | $139.0M+3.0% | $139.0M-1.4% | $141.0M+0.7% | $137.0M-2.1% | $135.0M-9.4% | $141.0M-5.4% |
| Income Tax | $1.1B+292.1% | $401.0M+251.3% | $355.0M+1144.1% | $390.0M+306.3% | $279.0M+0.7% | -$265.0M-175.1% | -$34.0M-110.3% | $96.0M-88.2% |
| Net Income | $3.7B+421.0% | $1.3B+312.3% | $1.1B+303.6% | $1.1B+200.8% | $714.0M-18.9% | -$595.0M-147.8% | $281.0M-76.6% | $364.0M-86.1% |
| EPS (Basic) | $12.62+453.5% | $4.22+322.1% | $3.68+300.0% | $3.54+210.5% | $2.28-15.9% | -$1.90-150.7% | $0.92-75.2% | $1.14-84.8% |
| EPS (Diluted) | $12.62+453.5% | $4.22+322.1% | $3.68+300.0% | $3.53+209.6% | $2.28-15.9% | -$1.90-150.7% | $0.92-75.2% | $1.14-84.8% |
| Diluted Shares (Avg) | 294M-5.8% | 298M-5.1% | N/A | 309M-2.8% | 312M-3.7% | 314M-5.1% | N/A | 318M-8.9% |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: R&D Expenses.
VLO Balance Sheet
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K | Q3'2410-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $64.7B+8.8% | $62.1B+5.0% | $58.0B-3.6% | $58.6B-2.9% | $59.4B-6.6% | $59.2B-5.4% | $60.1B-4.6% | $60.4B-4.4% |
| Current Assets | $30.7B+28.8% | $27.8B+18.0% | $23.2B-2.2% | $23.5B-2.0% | $23.8B-12.2% | $23.6B-8.1% | $23.7B-9.5% | $24.0B-9.8% |
| Cash & Equivalents | $7.9B+73.6% | $5.7B+23.7% | $4.7B+0.7% | $4.8B-8.1% | $4.5B-13.5% | $4.6B-5.8% | $4.7B-14.1% | $5.2B-11.1% |
| Short-Term Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Inventory | $7.6B+1.2% | $7.6B+6.1% | $7.6B-2.2% | $7.4B+4.9% | $7.5B-6.1% | $7.1B-10.0% | $7.8B+2.3% | $7.0B-6.2% |
| Accounts Receivable | N/A | N/A | $9.2B-5.4% | N/A | N/A | N/A | $9.7B-11.8% | N/A |
| Long-Term Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Goodwill | N/A | N/A | $260.0M0.0% | N/A | N/A | N/A | $260.0M0.0% | N/A |
| Total Liabilities | $39.7B+12.2% | $38.3B+7.2% | $34.3B-3.8% | $34.9B-0.8% | $35.4B-7.4% | $35.7B-2.3% | $35.6B-2.9% | $35.1B-5.6% |
| Current Liabilities | $18.7B+27.7% | $17.7B+16.6% | $14.1B-8.9% | $14.7B-3.7% | $14.7B-19.9% | $15.1B-6.2% | $15.5B-7.8% | $15.3B-13.0% |
| Non-Current Liabilities | $20.9B+1.2% | $20.6B+0.4% | $20.2B+0.1% | $20.1B+1.5% | $20.7B+4.2% | $20.5B+0.9% | $20.1B+1.1% | $19.8B+1.1% |
| Long-Term Debt | $10.4B+1.5% | $10.5B+1.5% | $9.7B-0.5% | $9.7B-1.1% | $10.3B+5.3% | $10.3B+2.7% | $9.7B-3.9% | $9.8B-3.1% |
| Total Equity | $25.0B+3.8% | $23.9B+1.6% | $23.7B-3.2% | $23.8B-5.9% | $24.1B-5.4% | $23.5B-9.9% | $24.5B-7.0% | $25.3B-2.8% |
| Retained Earnings | $52.2B+12.5% | $48.9B+6.1% | $48.0B+2.0% | $47.2B+0.2% | $46.4B-1.3% | $46.1B-1.0% | $47.0B+3.0% | $47.1B+5.1% |
VLO Cash Flow Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K | Q3'2410-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $5.6B+496.2% | $1.4B+46.0% | $2.1B+92.2% | $1.9B+45.3% | $936.0M-62.1% | $952.0M-48.4% | $1.1B-13.6% | $1.3B-60.9% |
| Depreciation & Amortization | $14.0M-50.0% | $12.0M+9.1% | $12.0M+9.1% | $12.0M+20.0% | $28.0M+133.3% | $11.0M-8.3% | $11.0M0.0% | $10.0M-9.1% |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A | N/A | N/A | $409.0M-4.7% | $407.0M-3.1% | $659.0M-0.3% | $547.0M | $429.0M |
| Free Cash Flow | N/A | N/A | N/A | $1.5B+70.0% | $529.0M-74.2% | $293.0M-75.3% | $523.0M | $866.0M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -$361.0M+12.4% | -$400.0M+37.0% | -$419.0M+23.0% | -$379.0M+7.1% | -$412.0M-5.1% | -$635.0M+0.3% | -$544.0M-12.6% | -$408.0M-34.2% |
| Financing Cash Flow | -$3.0B-257.2% | $124.0M+132.5% | -$1.8B-123.5% | -$1.2B-11.6% | -$849.0M+45.1% | -$382.0M+76.8% | -$784.0M+39.5% | -$1.1B+49.5% |
| Dividends Paid | $355.0M+0.3% | $359.0M+0.8% | $344.0M+1.5% | $351.0M+2.6% | $354.0M+2.0% | $356.0M0.0% | $339.0M-2.0% | $342.0M-5.0% |
| Share Buybacks | $2.3B+569.5% | $573.0M+109.1% | $1.1B+310.8% | $922.0M+64.6% | $338.0M-67.3% | $274.0M-73.2% | $259.0M-72.9% | $560.0M-68.7% |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Stock-Based Compensation.
VLO Financial Ratios
Margins and returns are percentages; the remaining ratios are unitless multiples. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K | Q3'2410-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 12.3%+8.1pp | 6.3%+4.7pp | 6.3%+4.2pp | 5.5%+3.2pp | 4.2%0.0pp | 1.7%-4.6pp | 2.1%-3.2pp | 2.3%-7.5pp |
| Operating Margin | 11.7%+8.3pp | 5.3%+8.3pp | 5.2%+4.1pp | 4.7%+3.1pp | 3.3%-0.2pp | -3.0%-8.3pp | 1.1%-3.3pp | 1.5%-7.6pp |
| Net Margin | 8.4%+6.0pp | 3.9%+5.9pp | 3.7%+2.8pp | 3.4%+2.3pp | 2.4%-0.2pp | -2.0%-5.9pp | 0.9%-2.5pp | 1.1%-5.7pp |
| Return on Equity | 14.9%+11.9pp | 5.3%+7.8pp | 4.8%+3.6pp | 4.6%+3.2pp | 3.0%-0.5pp | -2.5%-7.3pp | 1.1%-3.4pp | 1.4%-8.7pp |
| Return on Assets | 5.8%+4.5pp | 2.0%+3.0pp | 2.0%+1.5pp | 1.9%+1.3pp | 1.2%-0.2pp | -1.0%-3.0pp | 0.5%-1.4pp | 0.6%-3.6pp |
| Current Ratio | 1.640.0x | 1.580.0x | 1.65+0.1x | 1.600.0x | 1.62+0.1x | 1.560.0x | 1.530.0x | 1.57+0.1x |
| Debt-to-Equity | 0.420.0x | 0.440.0x | 0.410.0x | 0.410.0x | 0.430.0x | 0.44+0.1x | 0.400.0x | 0.390.0x |
| Asset Turnover | 0.69+0.2x | 0.520.0x | 0.520.0x | 0.550.0x | 0.500.0x | 0.510.0x | 0.51-0.1x | 0.54-0.1x |
| FCF Margin | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.6%+1.9pp | 1.8%-4.2pp | 1.0%-2.8pp | 1.7% | 2.6% |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valero Energy Corporation VLO | FY2025 | $122.7B | $2.3B | 1.9% | $124.9B | 44/100 |
| MARATHON PETROLEUM CORPORATION MPC | FY2025 | $132.7B | $4.0B | 3.0% | $130.1B | 45/100 |
| PHILLIPS 66 PSX | FY2025 | $132.4B | $4.4B | 3.3% | $112.4B | 23/100 |
| HF Sinclair Corporation DINO | FY2025 | $26.9B | $579.0M | 2.1% | $21.5B | 42/100 |
| SUNOCO LP SUN | FY2025 | $25.2B | $527.0M | 2.1% | $13.9B | 34/100 |
| Icahn Enterprises L.P IEP | FY2025 | $9.7B | -$299.0M | -3.1% | $4.7B | 16/100 |
Where Valero Energy Corporation Ranks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valero Energy Corporation's annual revenue?
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) reported $122.7B in total revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a -5.5% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.
How fast is Valero Energy Corporation's revenue growing?
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) revenue declined by 5.5% year-over-year, from $129.9B to $122.7B in fiscal year 2025.
Is Valero Energy Corporation profitable?
Yes, Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) reported a net income of $2.3B in fiscal year 2025, with a net profit margin of 1.9%.
What is Valero Energy Corporation's EBITDA?
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) had EBITDA of $3.2B in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
How much debt does Valero Energy Corporation have?
As of fiscal year 2025, Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) had $4.7B in cash and equivalents against $9.7B in long-term debt.
What is Valero Energy Corporation's gross margin?
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) had a gross margin of 4.4% in fiscal year 2025, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs of goods sold.
What is Valero Energy Corporation's operating margin?
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) had an operating margin of 2.6% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.
What is Valero Energy Corporation's net profit margin?
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) had a net profit margin of 1.9% in fiscal year 2025, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.
Does Valero Energy Corporation pay dividends?
Yes, Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) paid $4.52 per share in dividends during fiscal year 2025.
What is Valero Energy Corporation's return on equity (ROE)?
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) has a return on equity of 9.9% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.
What is Valero Energy Corporation's operating cash flow?
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) generated $5.8B in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2025, representing cash generated from core business activities.
What are Valero Energy Corporation's total assets?
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) had $58.0B in total assets as of fiscal year 2025, including both current and long-term assets.
What is Valero Energy Corporation's current ratio?
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) had a current ratio of 1.65 as of fiscal year 2025, which is generally considered healthy.
What is Valero Energy Corporation's debt-to-equity ratio?
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.41 as of fiscal year 2025, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.
What is Valero Energy Corporation's return on assets (ROA)?
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) had a return on assets of 4.0% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
What is Valero Energy Corporation's P/E ratio?
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) trades at 17.3x earnings, its market capitalization divided by net income of $7.2B net income, trailing 12 months to June 30, 2026. The market capitalization is $124.9B as of Oct 9, 2026; a multiple compares that price with a filed figure and says nothing about the quality of the business.
What is Valero Energy Corporation's price-to-sales ratio?
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) trades at 0.9x sales, its market capitalization divided by revenue of $139.4B revenue, trailing 12 months to June 30, 2026. The market capitalization is $124.9B as of Oct 9, 2026; a multiple compares that price with a filed figure and says nothing about the quality of the business.
What is Valero Energy Corporation's Altman Z-Score?
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) has an Altman Z-Score of 5.83, placing it in the Safe Zone (low bankruptcy risk). The Z-Score combines five financial ratios (working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, market capitalization, and revenue relative to total assets) to predict the likelihood of bankruptcy. Scores above 2.99 indicate financial safety while scores below 1.81 suggest financial distress. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
What is Valero Energy Corporation's Piotroski F-Score?
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) has a Piotroski F-Score of 6 out of 9, indicating neutral financial health. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7 to 9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Are Valero Energy Corporation's earnings high quality?
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) has an earnings quality ratio of 2.48x, considered cash-backed (high quality). This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Can Valero Energy Corporation cover its interest payments?
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) has an interest coverage ratio of 5.72x, meaning it can comfortably cover its interest obligations. This ratio divides operating income by interest expense. Ratios above 5x indicate strong debt-servicing ability, while ratios below 2x suggest the company may face difficulty meeting interest payments if earnings decline. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
How financially healthy is Valero Energy Corporation?
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) scores 44 out of 100 on our Financial Health Score, indicating moderate standing within its energy companies peer group. The score is a 0-100 composite of six dimensions (Profitability, Growth, Leverage, Liquidity, Cash Flow, Returns), each ranked as a percentile relative to companies in the same scoring family (banks against banks, REITs against REITs, and so on) rather than across all industries. It rates the quality of the business, not whether the stock is fairly priced, and is not financial advice. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.