VLO Valero Energy PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Oct 22, 2024, the Valero Energy stock's PE ratio is 7.68. This takes into account the latest EPS of $17.66 and stock price of $135.71. The PE ratio has grown by 13% from its last 4 quarters average of 6.8.
VLO PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Valero Energy has averaged 11.98 over the last ten years. The current P/E ratio of 7.68 is 36% 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.
Valero Energy PE ratio by year
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% |
VLO average PE ratio chart
Currently, VLO's PE ratio is lower than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
VLO PE vs peers
In comparison to its peers PSX and MPC, VLO's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than PBF's and CVI's. Valero Energy's PE ratio is trading above the peer average of 7.25.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| CVI Cvr Energy Inc | 4.4 | $2.41B |
| PBF PBF Energy Inc | 5 | $3.77B |
| VLO Valero Energy Corp | 7.53 | $42.58B |
| MPC Marathon Petroleum Corp | 7.96 | $51.46B |
| PSX Phillips 66 | 10.98 | $54.03B |
| CLMT Calumet Specialty Products Partners LP | N/A | $1.81B |
| DK Delek US Holdings Inc | N/A | $1.07B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Valero Energy's PE ratio?
As of Oct 22, 2024, VLO stock has a price to earnings ratio of 7.68.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Valero Energy (VLO)?
Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for VLO stock is 9.07.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Valero Energy (VLO)?
Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for VLO stock is 13.25.
What is the highest PE ratio for VLO?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 46.76 in the Mar 2020 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for VLO compare to its historical average?
VLO's price to earnings ratio is currently 36% below its 10-year historical average.
Why is Valero Energy's PE ratio so low?
VLO's PE ratio is low because its earnings per share (EPS) is high relative to its stock price.
How is VLO's PE ratio calculated (Valero Energy PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is obtained by dividing the latest price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Oct 22, 2024), Valero Energy's share price is $135.71. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jun 2024 is $17.66. Therefore, Valero Energy's PE ratio for today is 7.68. PE RATIO(7.68) = STOCK PRICE($135.71) / TTM EPS($17.66)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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