Valero EnergyMEX:VLO 53 Buyback Yield % is 3.64 as of Jul. 03, 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 4.55. GuruFocus rates MEX:VLO with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,540.51 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 421 Oil & Gas companies, Valero Energy ranks better than 90.26% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Valero Energy's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
MEX:VLO vs MPC, PSX, SUN: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Valero Energy's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Valero Energy Buyback Yield % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Valero Energy's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Valero Energy's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Valero Energy (MEX:VLO) has a Buyback Yield % of 3.64 as of Jul. 03, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Valero Energy and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 4.55. Over the past decade, Valero Energy's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.05 to 12.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Valero Energy ranks #41 out of 421 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 9.7%.
Is Valero Energy's Buyback Yield % too high?
Valero Energy's current Buyback Yield % of 3.64 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 4.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 12.41. The Oil & Gas industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Valero Energy's value of 3.64 is 36300% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Valero Energy ranks #41 out of 421 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Valero Energy has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Valero Energy's Buyback Yield % compare to MPC and PSX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Valero Energy ranks #41 out of 421 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Valero Energy in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Valero Energy's value of 3.64 is 36300% above this benchmark. Historically, Valero Energy's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.05 to 12.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.55 vs. the industry median of 0.01, Valero Energy has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Oil & Gas companies is 0.01, based on 421 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Valero Energy's current Buyback Yield % of 3.64 is 36300% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Valero Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Valero Energy's current Buyback Yield % is 3.64, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 4.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Valero Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valero Energy (MEX:VLO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,540.51, compared to a current price of MXN4,676.85 — trading 84.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 3.64, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 4.55 and 36300% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.01. Valero Energy's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Valero Energy (MEX:VLO), the current Buyback Yield % is 3.64 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Valero Energy (MEX:VLO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valero Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN4,676.85 is trading 84.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,540.51.
GuruFocus considers Valero Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:VLO:
Buyback Yield %: 3.64 (20% below median its 10-year median of 4.55)
GF Value™: MXN2,540.51 vs. price of MXN4,676.85 (84.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 36300% above the Oil & Gas median (#41 of 421)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:VLO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Valero Energy is one of the largest independent refiners in the United States. It operates 15 refineries, with a total throughput capacity of 3.2 million barrels a day in the US, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Valero also owns 12 ethanol plants with capacity of 1.6 billion gallons a year and holds a 50% stake in Diamond Green Diesel, which can produce 1.2 billion gallons per year of renewable diesel.
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