Valero Energy (MEX:VLO) Change In Working Capital: MXN-1,477 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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MEX:VLO Valero Energy Corp MEX:VLO
53 GF Score
Price MXN6,319.56
GF Value MXN2,906.98
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Valero Energy Change In Working Capital?

Valero Energy MEX:VLO 53 Change In Working Capital is MXN-1,477 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:VLO with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,906.98 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Valero Energy's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN10,330 Mil.

Valero Energy's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 was MXN-8,985 Mil.

It is calculated by adding the items under "Change in operating assets and liabilities" (may refer to a different name for different company) section in Cash Flow Statement. Not by calculating the number changes in each periods' working capital (Total Current Assets minus Total Current Liabilities).


Valero Energy Change In Working Capital Related Terms


Valero Energy Change In Working Capital Historical Data

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

Valero Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Change In Working Capital
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 44,330.75 -36,555.00 -45,202.42 10,678.12 -8,984.84

Valero Energy Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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Valero Energy Change In Working Capital Calculation

Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN-1,477 Mil.

Working Capital is a measure of a company's short term liquidity or its ability to cover short term liabilities. It is defined as the difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities.

Changes in Working Capital is reported in the cash flow statement since it is one of the major ways in which net income can differ from operating cash flow. It is calculated by adding the items under "Change in operating assets and liabilities" (may refer to a different name for different company) section in Cash Flow Statement.

Use Wal-Mart Stores Inc (Jan 2014, Annual Data) as an example: Source: Wal-Mart Stores Inc 2014-01-31 10-K from SEC

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Fiscal Years EndedJanuary 31,(Amounts in millions)
Cash flows from operating activities: 2014 2013 2012
Changes in certain assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:
Receivables, net (566) (614) (796)
Inventories (1,667) (2,759) (3,727)
Accounts payable 531 1,061 2,687
Accrued liabilities 103 271 (935)
Accrued income taxes (1,224) 981 994

For 2014-01-31, add all the items under 2014 collum together, Change in Working Capital was (566) + (1,667) + 531 + 103 + (1,224) = $ (2,823) 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 Change In Working Capital of MXN-1,477 Mil mean?
Valero Energy (MEX:VLO) has a Change In Working Capital of MXN-1,477 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Change in Working Capital is the difference between current assets less current liabilities between the current period and the past period. View historical data for Valero Energy.
Is Valero Energy's Change In Working Capital too high?
Valero Energy's current Change In Working Capital is MXN-1,477 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 Working Capital compare to MPC and PSX?
Valero Energy's Change In Working Capital of MXN-1,477 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 Working Capital for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Change In Working Capital depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Change In Working Capital 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 Working Capital mean?
A high Change In Working Capital can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Change in Working Capital is the difference between current assets less current liabilities between the current period and the past period. View historical data for Valero Energy. Valero Energy's current Change In Working Capital is MXN-1,477 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 MXN2,906.98, compared to a current price of MXN6,319.56 — trading 117.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Change In Working Capital is MXN-1,477 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 Working Capital calculated?
Change In Working Capital is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Valero Energy (MEX:VLO), the current Change In Working Capital is MXN-1,477 Mil as of Jun. 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 MXN6,319.56 is trading 117.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,906.98. GuruFocus considers Valero Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:VLO:

  • Change In Working Capital: MXN-1,477 Mil
  • GF Value™: MXN2,906.98 vs. price of MXN6,319.56 (117.4% 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.
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