A multiple compares the market's price with a filed figure; it says what the market pays, not how the business is doing. The market capitalization is the vendor's as of Oct 10, 2026; every other figure is from the SEC filings on this page. Not financial advice.
Newest figures come from the 10-Q for Q3 FY2026, filed Aug 5, 2026. Each column of the statement tables below links to the filing it was taken from, and every filing is listed on the VVV SEC filings page.
Valvoline Inc. (VVV) reported $2.0B in revenue over the twelve months to Jun 30, 2026, up 16.1% from the prior twelve months. This page shows its income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 11 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).
Valvoline produces operating profit, but heavy reinvestment leaves little free cash while short-term liabilities exceed current assets.
The clearest operating signal is the gap between FY2025's22.8% operating margin and2.2% free-cash-flow margin: reinvestment, rather than weak operating earnings, is absorbing much of the cash the business generates.
Operating cash flow reached
Revenue grew
Financial Health Signals
Scored against operating 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 Valvoline Inc.'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.
Valvoline Inc. has an operating margin of 22.8%, meaning the company retains $23 of operating profit per $100 of revenue. This strong profitability earns a score of 88/100, reflecting efficient cost management and pricing power. This is up from 22.7% the prior year.
Valvoline Inc.'s revenue grew 5.6% year-over-year to $1.7B, a solid pace of expansion. This earns a growth score of 62/100.
Valvoline Inc. has a moderate D/E ratio of 3.10. This balance of debt and equity financing earns a leverage score of 33/100.
Valvoline Inc.'s current ratio of 0.70 is below the typical benchmark, resulting in a score of 8/100. This tight liquidity could limit financial flexibility if cash inflows slow.
While Valvoline Inc. generated $297.2M in operating cash flow, capex of $259.2M consumed most of it, leaving $38.0M in free cash flow. This results in a low score of 23/100, reflecting heavy capital investment rather than weak cash generation.
Valvoline Inc. earns a strong 62.3% return on equity (ROE), meaning it generates $62 of profit for every $100 of shareholders' equity. This efficient capital use earns a returns score of 78/100. This is down from 113.9% the prior year.
Valvoline Inc. scores 2.21, placing it in the grey zone between 1.81 and 2.99. This signals moderate financial risk that warrants monitoring.
Distress-screening estimate for non-financial companies. Not computed for banks or insurers, where the Altman model does not apply.
Valvoline Inc. 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, Valvoline Inc. generates $1.41 in operating cash flow ($297.2M OCF vs $210.7M net income). This indicates profits are well-supported by actual cash generation, not accounting adjustments.
Valvoline Inc. earns $5.27 in operating income for every $1 of interest expense ($389.9M vs $74.0M). This wide margin provides strong safety for debt servicing, even if earnings decline temporarily.
Key Financial Metrics
Earnings & Revenue
Valvoline Inc. generated $544.6M in revenue in Q3 2026. This represents an increase of 24.1% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 8.1%.
Valvoline Inc. reported $64.5M in net income in Q3 2026. This represents an increase of 14.2% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 44.0%.
Valvoline Inc. earned $0.51 per diluted share (EPS) in Q3 2026. This represents an increase of 15.9% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 45.7%.
Not reported for Q3 2026.
Cash & Balance Sheet
Valvoline Inc. generated $67.3M in free cash flow in Q3 2026, representing cash available after capex. This represents an increase of 110.3% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 79.0%.
Valvoline Inc. held $84.2M in cash against $1.6B in long-term debt as of Q3 2026.
Not reported for Q3 2026.
Margins & Returns
Valvoline Inc.'s gross margin was 39.5% in Q3 2026, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs. This is down 1.0 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 2.3 percentage points.
Valvoline Inc.'s operating margin was 20.6% in Q3 2026, reflecting core business profitability. This is down 1.0 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 3.5 percentage points.
Valvoline Inc.'s net profit margin was 11.8% in Q3 2026, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is down 1.0 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 2.9 percentage points.
Valvoline Inc.'s ROE was 15.5% in Q3 2026, measuring profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity. This is down 2.5 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 2.8 percentage points.
Capital Allocation
Valvoline Inc. repurchased no shares in Q3 2026.
Valvoline Inc. invested $57.1M in capex in Q3 2026, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents an increase of 4.0% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 1.2%.
Not reported for Q3 2026.
VVV 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 | Q3'2610-Q | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $544.6M+24.1% | $503.8M+25.0% | $461.8M+11.5% | $453.8M+4.2% | $439.0M+4.2% | $403.2M+3.7% | $414.3M+11.0% | $435.5M+11.7% |
| Cost of Revenue | $329.7M+26.1% | $316.8M+25.4% | $289.3M+10.7% | $276.3M+4.2% | $261.4M+3.0% | $252.7M+4.2% | $261.4M+9.6% | $265.2M+9.7% |
| Gross Profit | $214.9M+21.0% | $187.0M+24.3% | $172.5M+12.8% | $177.5M+4.2% | $177.6M+6.0% | $150.5M+2.9% | $152.9M+13.4% | $170.3M+14.8% |
| SG&A Expenses | $103.0M+24.4% | $98.7M+18.1% | $106.8M+32.8% | $103.1M+27.1% | $82.8M+7.3% | $83.6M+15.6% | $80.4M+7.9% | $81.1M+15.4% |
| Operating Income | $112.2M+18.5% | $86.0M+28.6% | $18.3M-87.3% | $84.5M-37.2% | $94.7M+1.4% | $66.9M-12.4% | $143.8M+129.0% | $134.6M+91.7% |
| Income Tax | $20.6M+3.0% | $14.2M+12.7% | $26.2M-21.3% | $11.6M-55.7% | $20.0M+17.6% | $12.6M-10.0% | $33.3M+179.8% | $26.2M+14.4% |
| Net Income | $64.5M+14.2% | $44.8M+19.1% | -$32.8M-135.8% | $25.0M-72.9% | $56.5M+23.1% | $37.6M-9.2% | $91.6M+187.1% | $92.3M+88.8% |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.51+15.9% | $0.35+20.7% | -$0.26-136.6% | $0.20-72.2% | $0.44+25.7% | $0.29-9.4% | $0.71+195.8% | $0.72+2.9% |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.51+15.9% | $0.35+20.7% | -$0.26-136.6% | $0.20-71.4% | $0.44+25.7% | $0.29-9.4% | $0.71+195.8% | $0.70 |
| Diluted Shares (Avg) | 128M+0.2% | 128M+0.2% | 128M-1.4% | N/A | 128M-1.5% | 128M-1.9% | 130M-2.4% | N/A |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: R&D Expenses, EBITDA, Interest Expense.
VVV 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 | Q3'2610-Q | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3.5B+35.9% | $3.4B+39.5% | $3.4B+44.8% | $2.7B+9.5% | $2.6B+7.8% | $2.5B-11.2% | $2.3B-13.3% | $2.4B-15.6% |
| Current Assets | $284.4M+19.0% | $272.3M+18.4% | $255.2M+20.0% | $243.7M-4.6% | $239.0M-6.8% | $230.0M-67.2% | $212.7M-70.1% | $255.4M-72.7% |
| Cash & Equivalents | $84.2M+23.3% | $84.7M+36.8% | $69.9M+16.5% | $51.6M-24.5% | $68.3M+4.0% | $61.9M-87.5% | $60.0M-85.7% | $68.3M-83.3% |
| Short-Term Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0-100.0% | $0-100.0% |
| Inventory | $50.4M+22.0% | $47.6M+14.7% | $48.5M+27.6% | $42.6M+7.3% | $41.3M+2.7% | $41.5M+10.7% | $38.0M+20.6% | $39.7M+19.2% |
| Accounts Receivable | N/A | N/A | N/A | $89.6M+3.7% | N/A | N/A | N/A | $86.4M+6.3% |
| Long-Term Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Goodwill | $1.2B+89.6% | $1.2B | $1.2B | $658.0M+6.9% | $627.4M | N/A | N/A | $615.3M+6.5% |
| Total Liabilities | $3.1B+36.3% | $3.1B+39.2% | $3.1B+46.0% | $2.3B+3.5% | $2.2B-0.9% | $2.2B-18.5% | $2.1B-19.8% | $2.3B-16.1% |
| Current Liabilities | $405.4M+23.8% | $371.3M+17.6% | $363.8M+19.8% | $347.4M-1.8% | $327.5M-6.8% | $315.6M-67.3% | $303.6M-4.3% | $353.9M-2.3% |
| Non-Current Liabilities | $2.7B+38.5% | $2.7B+42.8% | $2.7B+50.3% | $2.0B+4.5% | $1.9B+0.1% | $1.9B+8.6% | $1.8B-21.9% | $1.9B-18.3% |
| Long-Term Debt | $1.6B+48.8% | $1.6B+54.6% | $1.6B+61.9% | $1.1B-1.9% | $1.1B-6.2% | $1.1B+10.6% | $1.0B-35.2% | $1.1B-31.5% |
| Total Equity | $416.7M+32.9% | $353.1M+42.0% | $307.6M+33.9% | $338.5M+82.4% | $313.6M+194.5% | $248.7M+313.8% | $229.8M+254.6% | $185.6M-8.7% |
| Retained Earnings | $350.1M+40.8% | $285.6M+48.7% | $240.8M+37.4% | $273.6M+122.1% | $248.6M+436.9% | $192.1M+47925.0% | $175.2M+87700.0% | $123.2M-12.4% |
VVV 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 | Q3'2610-Q | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $124.4M+43.2% | $95.4M+102.1% | $64.8M+57.3% | $121.9M+20.3% | $86.9M+14.9% | $47.2M-30.9% | $41.2M+107.0% | $101.3M+1232.9% |
| Stock-Based Compensation | N/A | N/A | $2.4M+20.0% | N/A | N/A | N/A | $2.0M-16.7% | N/A |
| Capital Expenditures | $57.1M+4.0% | $57.8M+11.6% | $57.4M+7.1% | $98.9M+38.5% | $54.9M-16.6% | $51.8M+15.4% | $53.6M+26.7% | $71.4M+30.8% |
| Free Cash Flow | $67.3M+110.3% | $37.6M+917.4% | $7.4M+159.7% | $23.0M-23.1% | $32.0M+226.5% | -$4.6M-119.7% | -$12.4M+44.6% | $29.9M+163.6% |
| Investing Cash Flow | -$61.9M+24.7% | -$68.0M-26.6% | -$631.4M-1086.6% | -$129.2M-425.2% | -$82.2M-18.8% | -$53.7M-192.1% | $64.0M-62.9% | -$24.6M-239.8% |
| Financing Cash Flow | -$62.8M-7950.0% | -$12.4M-249.4% | $584.7M+618.8% | -$9.3M+87.4% | $800K+100.2% | $8.3M+115.7% | -$112.7M+39.0% | -$73.9M+46.5% |
| Dividends Paid | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | $0 |
| Share Buybacks | $0 | $0-100.0% | $0-100.0% | $0-100.0% | $0 | $31.1M-23.2% | $45.7M-73.4% | $14.6M-88.7% |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Depreciation & Amortization.
VVV 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 | Q3'2610-Q | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 39.5%-1.0pp | 37.1%-0.2pp | 37.4%+0.4pp | 39.1%0.0pp | 40.5%+0.7pp | 37.3%-0.3pp | 36.9%+0.8pp | 39.1%+1.1pp |
| Operating Margin | 20.6%-1.0pp | 17.1%+0.5pp | 4.0%-30.8pp | 18.6%-12.3pp | 21.6%-0.6pp | 16.6%-3.1pp | 34.7%+17.9pp | 30.9%+12.9pp |
| Net Margin | 11.8%-1.0pp | 8.9%-0.4pp | -7.1%-29.2pp | 5.5%-15.7pp | 12.9%+2.0pp | 9.3%-1.3pp | 22.1%+13.6pp | 21.2%+8.6pp |
| Return on Equity | 15.5%-2.5pp | 12.7%-2.4pp | -10.7%-50.5pp | 7.4%-42.3pp | 18.0%-25.1pp | 15.1%-53.8pp | 39.9%-9.4pp | 49.7%+25.7pp |
| Return on Assets | 1.8%-0.4pp | 1.3%-0.2pp | -1.0%-4.9pp | 0.9%-2.8pp | 2.2%+0.3pp | 1.5%0.0pp | 3.9%+2.7pp | 3.8%+2.1pp |
| Current Ratio | 0.700.0x | 0.730.0x | 0.700.0x | 0.700.0x | 0.730.0x | 0.730.0x | 0.70-1.5x | 0.72-1.9x |
| Debt-to-Equity | 3.77+0.4x | 4.61+0.4x | 5.31+0.9x | 3.10-2.7x | 3.37-7.2x | 4.23-11.6x | 4.39-19.6x | 5.77-1.9x |
| Asset Turnover | 0.160.0x | 0.150.0x | 0.140.0x | 0.170.0x | 0.170.0x | 0.160.0x | 0.180.0x | 0.180.0x |
| FCF Margin | 12.4%+5.1pp | 7.5%+8.6pp | 1.6%+4.6pp | 5.1%-1.8pp | 7.3%+5.0pp | -1.1%-7.2pp | -3.0%+3.0pp | 6.9%+18.9pp |
Note: The current ratio is below 1.0 (0.70), indicating current liabilities exceed current assets, which may suggest potential short-term liquidity concerns.
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| Company | Fiscal year | Revenue | Net income | Net margin | Market cap | Health score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valvoline Inc. VVV | FY2025 | $1.7B | $210.7M | 12.3% | $3.9B | 49/100 |
| Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. ABG | FY2025 | $18.0B | $492.0M | 2.7% | $3.0B | 44/100 |
| Rush Enterprises Inc RUSHB | FY2025 | $7.4B | $266.0M | 3.6% | $6.7B | 54/100 |
| Rush Enterprises Inc RUSHA | FY2025 | $7.4B | $266.0M | 3.6% | $5.2B | 54/100 |
| Group 1 Automotive, Inc. GPI | FY2025 | $22.6B | $325.2M | 1.4% | $2.8B | 49/100 |
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Where Valvoline Inc. Ranks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valvoline Inc.'s annual revenue?
Valvoline Inc. (VVV) reported $1.7B in total revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 5.6% 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 Valvoline Inc.'s revenue growing?
Valvoline Inc. (VVV) revenue grew by 5.6% year-over-year, from $1.6B to $1.7B in fiscal year 2025.
Is Valvoline Inc. profitable?
Yes, Valvoline Inc. (VVV) reported a net income of $210.7M in fiscal year 2025, with a net profit margin of 12.3%.
What is Valvoline Inc.'s EBITDA?
Valvoline Inc. (VVV) had EBITDA of $527.0M in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
How much debt does Valvoline Inc. have?
As of fiscal year 2025, Valvoline Inc. (VVV) had $51.6M in cash and equivalents against $1.1B in long-term debt.
What is Valvoline Inc.'s gross margin?
Valvoline Inc. (VVV) had a gross margin of 38.5% in fiscal year 2025, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs of goods sold.
What is Valvoline Inc.'s operating margin?
Valvoline Inc. (VVV) had an operating margin of 22.8% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.
What is Valvoline Inc.'s net profit margin?
Valvoline Inc. (VVV) had a net profit margin of 12.3% in fiscal year 2025, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.
What is Valvoline Inc.'s return on equity (ROE)?
Valvoline Inc. (VVV) has a return on equity of 62.3% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.
What is Valvoline Inc.'s free cash flow?
Valvoline Inc. (VVV) generated $38.0M in free cash flow during fiscal year 2025. This represents a -6.6% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.
What is Valvoline Inc.'s operating cash flow?
Valvoline Inc. (VVV) generated $297.2M in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2025, representing cash generated from core business activities.
What are Valvoline Inc.'s total assets?
Valvoline Inc. (VVV) had $2.7B in total assets as of fiscal year 2025, including both current and long-term assets.
What are Valvoline Inc.'s capital expenditures?
Valvoline Inc. (VVV) invested $259.2M in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.
What is Valvoline Inc.'s current ratio?
Valvoline Inc. (VVV) had a current ratio of 0.70 as of fiscal year 2025, which is below 1.0, which may suggest potential liquidity concerns.
What is Valvoline Inc.'s debt-to-equity ratio?
Valvoline Inc. (VVV) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.10 as of fiscal year 2025, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.
What is Valvoline Inc.'s return on assets (ROA)?
Valvoline Inc. (VVV) had a return on assets of 7.9% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
What is Valvoline Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Valvoline Inc. (VVV) trades at 38.1x earnings, its market capitalization divided by net income of $101.5M net income, trailing 12 months to June 30, 2026. The market capitalization is $3.9B as of Oct 10, 2026; a multiple compares that price with a filed figure and says nothing about the quality of the business.
What is Valvoline Inc.'s price-to-sales ratio?
Valvoline Inc. (VVV) trades at 2.0x sales, its market capitalization divided by revenue of $2.0B revenue, trailing 12 months to June 30, 2026. The market capitalization is $3.9B as of Oct 10, 2026; a multiple compares that price with a filed figure and says nothing about the quality of the business.
What is Valvoline Inc.'s Altman Z-Score?
Valvoline Inc. (VVV) has an Altman Z-Score of 2.21, placing it in the Grey Zone (moderate 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 Valvoline Inc.'s Piotroski F-Score?
Valvoline Inc. (VVV) 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 Valvoline Inc.'s earnings high quality?
Valvoline Inc. (VVV) has an earnings quality ratio of 1.41x, 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 Valvoline Inc. cover its interest payments?
Valvoline Inc. (VVV) has an interest coverage ratio of 5.27x, 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 Valvoline Inc.?
Valvoline Inc. (VVV) scores 49 out of 100 on our Financial Health Score, indicating moderate standing within its operating 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.