Valero Energy (MEX:VLO) Change In Receivables: MXN-37,831 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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MEX:VLO Valero Energy Corp MEX:VLO
53 GF Score
Price MXN5,300.00
GF Value MXN2,574.31
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Valero Energy Change In Receivables?

Valero Energy MEX:VLO -2.39% 53 Change In Receivables is MXN-37,831 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:VLO with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,574.31 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Valero Energy's change in receivables for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-66,847 Mil. It means Valero Energy's Accounts Receivable increased by MXN66,847 Mil from Dec. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .

Valero Energy's change in receivables for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 was MXN20,256 Mil. It means Valero Energy's Accounts Receivable declined by MXN20,256 Mil from Dec. 2024 to Dec. 2025 .

Valero Energy's Accounts Receivable for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN241,819 Mil.

Days Sales Outstanding measures of the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed. Valero Energy's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 37.79.

In Ben Graham's calculation of liquidation value, Apple Inc's Accounts Receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value. Valero Energy's liquidation value for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-282,022 Mil.


Valero Energy  (MEX:VLO) Change In Receivables Explanation

1. Accounts Receivable are created when a customer has received a product but has not yet paid for that product. Days Sales Outstanding measures of the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.

Valero Energy's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding
=Accounts Receivable/Revenue*Days in Period
=241818.507/583916.859*91
=37.79

2. In Ben Graham's calculation of liquidation value, Valero Energy's accounts receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value:

Valero Energy's liquidation value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Liquidation Value
=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities-Total Liabilities+(0.75 * Accounts Receivable)+(0.5 * Total Inventories)
=103381.469-634895.302+0.75 * 241818.507+0.5 * 136255.081
=-282,022

* 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 Receivables Related Terms


Valero Energy Change In Receivables Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Valero Energy's Change In Receivables 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 Change In Receivables Chart

Valero Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Change In Receivables
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -89,892.35 -31,564.02 -6,569.03 32,576.60 20,256.41

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 Receivables Calculation

Change In Accounts Receivable relative to the previous period. It is any increase or decrease in the cash a company is owed by its customers.

Change In Receivables 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-37,831 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 Receivables →
What does a Change In Receivables of MXN-37,831 Mil mean?
Valero Energy (MEX:VLO) has a Change In Receivables of MXN-37,831 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Change in Receivables is the difference between current-period receivables and past-period receivables. View historical data for Valero Energy and its competitors.
Is Valero Energy's Change In Receivables too high?
Valero Energy's current Change In Receivables is MXN-37,831 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 Change In Receivables compare to MPC and PSX?
Valero Energy's Change In Receivables of MXN-37,831 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 Receivables for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Change In Receivables depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Change In Receivables 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 Receivables mean?
A high Change In Receivables can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Change in Receivables is the difference between current-period receivables and past-period receivables. View historical data for Valero Energy and its competitors. Valero Energy's current Change In Receivables is MXN-37,831 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 MXN2,574.31, compared to a current price of MXN5,300.00 — trading 105.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Change In Receivables is MXN-37,831 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 Change In Receivables calculated?
Change In Receivables is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Valero Energy (MEX:VLO), the current Change In Receivables is MXN-37,831 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 MXN5,300.00 is trading 105.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,574.31. GuruFocus considers Valero Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:VLO:

  • Change In Receivables: MXN-37,831 Mil
  • GF Value™: MXN2,574.31 vs. price of MXN5,300.00 (105.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 6 warning signs

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 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.
53GF Score

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