As of May 9, 2025, the Valero Energy stock's PE ratio is 42.83. This takes into account the latest EPS of $2.87 and stock price of $122.93. The PE ratio has grown by 111% from its last 4 quarters average of 20.3.
VLO PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Valero Energy has averaged 13.25 over the last ten years. The current P/E ratio of 42.83 is similar to 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: 174.28% in 2024
Maximum annual decrease: -86.79% in 2022
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14.29 | 174.28% | $122.59 | $8.58 |
| 2023 | 5.21 | 19.22% | $130 | $24.93 |
| 2022 | 4.37 | -86.79% | $126.86 | $29.05 |
| 2021 | 33.09 | N/A | $75.11 | $2.27 |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A | $56.57 | -$3.5 |
| 2019 | 16.04 | 56.18% | $93.65 | $5.84 |
| 2018 | 10.27 | 2.5% | $74.97 | $7.3 |
| 2017 | 10.02 | -27.55% | $91.91 | $9.17 |
| 2016 | 13.83 | 56.45% | $68.32 | $4.94 |
| 2015 | 8.84 | 22.95% | $70.71 | $8 |
| 2014 | 7.19 | -28.81% | $49.5 | $6.88 |
| 2013 | 10.1 | 11.6% | $50.4 | $4.99 |
| 2012 | 9.05 | 58.77% | $34.12 | $3.77 |
| 2011 | 5.7 | -85.95% | $21.05 | $3.69 |
| 2010 | 40.56 | N/A | $23.12 | $0.57 |
Valero Energy PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 46.02 | 222.04% | $132.07 | $2.87 |
| Dec 2024 | 14.29 | 19.68% | $122.59 | $8.58 |
| Sep 2024 | 11.94 | 34.46% | $135.03 | $11.31 |
| Jun 2024 | 8.88 | 5.97% | $156.76 | $17.66 |
| Mar 2024 | 8.38 | 60.84% | $170.69 | $20.36 |
| Dec 2023 | 5.21 | 7.87% | $130 | $24.93 |
| Sep 2023 | 4.83 | 19.55% | $141.71 | $29.31 |
| Jun 2023 | 4.04 | 1.76% | $117.3 | $29.02 |
| Mar 2023 | 3.97 | -9.15% | $139.6 | $35.19 |
| Dec 2022 | 4.37 | -3.96% | $126.86 | $29.05 |
| Sep 2022 | 4.55 | -25.53% | $106.85 | $23.46 |
| Jun 2022 | 6.11 | -62.7% | $106.28 | $17.39 |
| Mar 2022 | 16.38 | -50.5% | $101.54 | $6.2 |
| Dec 2021 | 33.09 | N/A | $75.11 | $2.27 |
| Sep 2021 | N/A | N/A | $70.57 | -$1.09 |
VLO average PE ratio chart
Currently, VLO's PE ratio is higher than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
VLO PE vs peers
In comparison to its peer stocks MPC and PSX, VLO's PE ratio is higher.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| MPC Marathon Petroleum Corp | 21.84 | $48.58B |
| PSX Phillips 66 | 26.73 | $48.37B |
| VLO Valero Energy Corp | 45.47 | $40.87B |
| CVI Cvr Energy Inc | N/A | $2.22B |
| CLMT Calumet Specialty Products Partners LP | N/A | $1.13B |
| PBF PBF Energy Inc | N/A | $2.4B |
| DK Delek US Holdings Inc | N/A | $991.68M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Valero Energy's PE ratio?
As of May 9, 2025, VLO stock has a price to earnings ratio of 42.83.
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 10.22.
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 13.0.
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 223% above its 10-year historical average.
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 (May 9, 2025), Valero Energy's share price is $122.93. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $2.87. Therefore, Valero Energy's PE ratio for today is 42.83. PE RATIO(42.83) = STOCK PRICE($122.93) / TTM EPS($2.87)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.