As of May 3, 2024, the Valero Energy stock's PE ratio is 7.7. This takes into account the latest EPS of $20.36 and stock price of $156.84. The PE ratio has grown by 37% from its last 4 quarters average of 5.6.
The PE ratio of Valero Energy has averaged 11.83 over the last ten years. The current P/E ratio of 7.7 is 35% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, VLO's PE ratio peaked in the Mar 2020 quarter at 46.76, when the price was $45.36 and the EPS was $0.97. The lowest point was in the Mar 2023 quarter, when it reached 3.97 with a price of $139.6 and an EPS of $35.19.
Maximum annual increase: 56.45% in 2016
Maximum annual decrease: -86.79% in 2022
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5.21 | 19.22% |
| 2022 | 4.37 | -86.79% |
| 2021 | 33.09 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A |
| 2019 | 16.04 | 56.18% |
| 2018 | 10.27 | 2.5% |
| 2017 | 10.02 | -27.55% |
| 2016 | 13.83 | 56.45% |
| 2015 | 8.84 | 22.95% |
| 2014 | 7.19 | -28.81% |
Currently, VLO's PE ratio is lower than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
In comparison to its peers MPC and PSX, VLO's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than PBF's and CVI's. Valero Energy's PE ratio is trading below the peer average of 11.07.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| PBF PBF Energy Inc | 3.43 | $6.15B |
| CVI Cvr Energy Inc | 4.52 | $2.96B |
| VLO Valero Energy Corp | 7.7 | $51.29B |
| MPC Marathon Petroleum Corp | 8.99 | $64.32B |
| PSX Phillips 66 | 10.96 | $60.88B |
| CLMT Calumet Specialty Products Partners LP | 27.46 | $1.3B |
| DK Delek US Holdings Inc | 89.7 | $1.72B |
As of May 3, 2024, VLO stock has a price to earnings ratio of 7.7.
Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for VLO stock is 9.09.
Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for VLO stock is 13.74.
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 46.76 in the Mar 2020 quarter.
VLO's price to earnings ratio is currently 35% below its 10-year historical average.
VLO's PE ratio is low because its earnings per share (EPS) is high relative to its stock price.
The P/E ratio is obtained by dividing the latest price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (May 3, 2024), Valero Energy's share price is $156.84. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2024 is $20.36. Therefore, Valero Energy's PE ratio for today is 7.7. PE RATIO(7.7) = STOCK PRICE($156.84) / TTM EPS($20.36)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.