Valero Energy (WBO:VLO) Change In Inventory: €-300 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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WBO:VLO Valero Energy Corp WBO:VLO
56 GF Score
Price €266.50
GF Value €130.99
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Valero Energy Change In Inventory?

Valero Energy WBO:VLO +0.64% 56 Change In Inventory is €-300 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WBO:VLO with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of €130.99 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Valero Energy's change in inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-14 Mil. It means Valero Energy's inventory increased by €14 Mil from Dec. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .

Valero Energy's change in inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 was €309 Mil. It means Valero Energy's inventory declined by €309 Mil from Dec. 2024 to Dec. 2025 .

Valero Energy's Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €6,536 Mil.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Valero Energy's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 22.63.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Valero Energy's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.03.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Valero Energy's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.23.

Valero Energy  (WBO:VLO) Change In Inventory Explanation

1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Valero Energy's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in is calculated as:

Days Inventory=Average Total Inventories/Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=6509.327/26244.965*365 / 4
=22.63

2. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.

Valero Energy's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=26244.965 / 6509.327
=4.03

3. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Valero Energy's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories / Revenue
=6509.327 / 28009.565
=0.23

* 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 Change In Inventory Related Terms

Valero Energy Change In Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Valero Energy's Change In Inventory can be seen below:

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* 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 Change In Inventory Chart

Valero Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Change In Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -223.91 -634.37 -627.23 -273.13 309.15

Valero Energy Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Valero Energy Change In Inventory Calculation

Change In Inventory is the difference between last period's ending inventory and the current period's ending inventory.

Change In Inventory 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 €-300 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Change In Inventory →
What does a Change In Inventory of €-300 Mil mean?
Valero Energy (WBO:VLO) has a Change In Inventory of €-300 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Change in Inventory is the difference between current-period inventory and past-period inventory. View historical data for Valero Energy and its competitors.
Is Valero Energy's Change In Inventory too high?
Valero Energy's current Change In Inventory is €-300 Mil. Overall, Valero Energy has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Valero Energy's Change In Inventory compare to MPC and PSX?
Valero Energy's Change In Inventory of €-300 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 Change In Inventory for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Change In Inventory depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Change In Inventory 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 Change In Inventory mean?
A high Change In Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Change in Inventory is the difference between current-period inventory and past-period inventory. View historical data for Valero Energy and its competitors. Valero Energy's current Change In Inventory is €-300 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 (WBO:VLO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €130.99, compared to a current price of €266.50 — trading 103.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Change In Inventory is €-300 Mil. Valero Energy's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Change In Inventory calculated?
Change In Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Valero Energy (WBO:VLO), the current Change In Inventory is €-300 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 (WBO:VLO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valero Energy stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €266.50 is trading 103.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €130.99. GuruFocus considers Valero Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:VLO:

  • Change In Inventory: €-300 Mil
  • GF Value™: €130.99 vs. price of €266.50 (103.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:VLO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Valero Energy Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address One Valero Way, San Antonio, TX, USA, 78249
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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