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Cash from financing is the cash generated/spent from financial activities such as share issuance (buy back), debt issuance (repayment), and dividends paid to preferred and common stockholders.
For the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026,
Valero Energy paidMXN10,333 Mil more to buy back shares than it received from issuing new shares.
It receivedMXN15,779 Mil from issuing more debt.
It paidMXN0 Mil more to buy back preferred shares than it received from issuing preferred shares.
It spentMXN6,474 Mil paying cash dividends to shareholders.
It receivedMXN3,264 Mil on other financial activities.
In all, Valero EnergyearnedMXN2,236 Mil on financial activities for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026.
Valero Energy (MEX:VLO) Cash Flow from Financing Explanation
Cash from financing contains six items:
1. Issuance of Stock:
A company may raise cash from issuing new shares. Issuance of stock represents the cash inflow from offering common stock, which is the additional capital contribution to the entity during the period.
Valero Energy's issuance of stock for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN0 Mil.
2. Repurchase of Stock:
A company may raise cash from issuing new shares. It can also use cash to buy back shares. Repurchase of stock represents the cash outflow to reacquire common stock during the period.
Valero Energy's repurchase of stock for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-10,333 Mil.
3. Net Issuance of Debt:
Net issuance of debt is the cash a company received or spent through debt related activities such as debt issuance or debt repayment. If a company pays down its debt during the period, this number will be negative. If a company issued more debt, it receives cash and this number is positive.
Valero Energy's net issuance of debt for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN15,779 Mil.
Valero Energy receivedMXN15,779 Mil from issuing more debt.
4. Net Issuance of Preferred Stock:
A company may raise cash from issuing new preferred shares. It can also use cash to buy back preferred shares. If this number is positive, it means that the company has received more cash from issuing preferred shares than it has paid to buy back preferred shares. If this number is negative, it means that company has paid more cash to buy back preferred shares than it has received for issuing preferred shares.
Valero Energy's net issuance of preferred for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN0 Mil.
Valero Energy paidMXN0 Mil more to buy back preferred shares than it received from issuing preferred shares.
5. Cash Flow for Dividends:
Cash flow for dividends refers to the payment of cash to shareholders as dividends when the company generates income.
Valero Energy's cash flow for dividends for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-6,474 Mil.
Valero Energy spentMXN6,474 Mil paying cash dividends to shareholders.
6. Other Financing:
Money spent or earned by company from other financial activities.
Valero Energy's other financing for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN3,264 Mil.
Valero Energy receivedMXN3,264 Mil on other financial activities.
Valero Energy Cash Flow from Financing Related Terms
Valero Energy Cash Flow from Financing Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Valero Energy's Cash Flow from Financing 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.
Valero Energy Cash Flow from Financing Calculation
This is the cash generated/spent from financial activities such as share issuance (buy back), debt issuance (repayment), and dividends paid to preferred and common stockholders. In the calculation of free cash flow, cash from financing is not calculated because it is not related to operating activities.
Valero Energy's Cash from Financing for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:
Cash Flow from Financing for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN-67,291 Mil.
* 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.
What does a Cash Flow from Financing of MXN-67,291 Mil mean?
Valero Energy (MEX:VLO) has a Cash Flow from Financing of MXN-67,291 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Cash Flow from Financing is the amount of cash earned or paid from financing operations. View historical data for Valero Energy and its competitors.
Is Valero Energy's Cash Flow from Financing too high?
Valero Energy's current Cash Flow from Financing is MXN-67,291 Mil. 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 Cash Flow from Financing compare to MPC and PSX?
Valero Energy's Cash Flow from Financing of MXN-67,291 Mil can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow from Financing for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Cash Flow from Financing depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Cash Flow from Financing should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Flow from Financing mean?
A high Cash Flow from Financing can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow from Financing is the amount of cash earned or paid from financing operations. View historical data for Valero Energy and its competitors. Valero Energy's current Cash Flow from Financing is MXN-67,291 Mil. 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 MXN2,270.36, compared to a current price of MXN4,676.85 — trading 106% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Financing is MXN-67,291 Mil. 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 Cash Flow from Financing calculated?
Cash Flow from Financing is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Valero Energy (MEX:VLO), the current Cash Flow from Financing is MXN-67,291 Mil as of Mar. 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 106% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,270.36.
GuruFocus considers Valero Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:VLO:
Cash Flow from Financing: MXN-67,291 Mil
GF Value™: MXN2,270.36 vs. price of MXN4,676.85 (106% above fair value)
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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