Valero EnergyMEX:VLO +0.62%53 Current Ratio is 1.58 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 1.58. GuruFocus rates MEX:VLO with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,509.53 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,011 Oil & Gas companies, Valero Energy ranks better than 56.87% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Valero Energy's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.58.
Valero Energy has a current ratio of 1.58. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Valero Energy's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:VLO'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.18 Med: 1.58 Max: 2.05
Current: 1.58
During the past 13 years, Valero Energy's highest Current Ratio was 2.05. The lowest was 1.18. And the median was 1.58.
MEX:VLO's Current Ratio is ranked better than 56.87% of 1011
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.35
vs MEX:VLO: 1.58
Valero Energy (MEX:VLO) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
Valero Energy Current Ratio Related Terms
Valero Energy Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Valero Energy's Current Ratio 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, DINO: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Valero Energy's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio 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 Current Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Valero Energy's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Valero Energy's Current Ratio 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 Current Ratio of 1.58 as of Mar. 2026. This is near median its historical median of 1.58. Over the past decade, Valero Energy's Current Ratio has ranged from 1.18 to 2.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Valero Energy ranks #436 out of 1011 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 43.1%.
Is Valero Energy's Current Ratio too high?
Valero Energy's current Current Ratio of 1.58 is near median its 10-year median of 1.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.18 to a high of 2.05. The Oil & Gas industry median Current Ratio is 1.35. Valero Energy's value of 1.58 is 17% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Valero Energy ranks #436 out of 1011 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Current Ratio compare to MPC and PSX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Valero Energy ranks #436 out of 1011 companies for Current Ratio. This puts Valero Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.35. Valero Energy's value of 1.58 is 17% above this benchmark. Historically, Valero Energy's own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.18 to 2.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.58 vs. the industry median of 1.35, 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 Current Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Current Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.35, based on 1,011 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Valero Energy's current Current Ratio of 1.58 is 17% 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 Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Valero Energy's current Current Ratio is 1.58, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.58. 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 MXN2,509.53, compared to a current price of MXN4,464.00 — trading 77.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 1.58, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.58 and 17% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.35. 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 Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Valero Energy (MEX:VLO), the current Current Ratio is 1.58 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 MXN4,464.00 is trading 77.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,509.53.
GuruFocus considers Valero Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:VLO:
Current Ratio: 1.58 (near median its 10-year median of 1.58)
GF Value™: MXN2,509.53 vs. price of MXN4,464.00 (77.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17% above the Oil & Gas median (#436 of 1011)
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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