VVV (Valvoline) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $0.72 (As of Mar. 2026)

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VVV Valvoline Inc VVV
93 GF Score
Price $38.79
GF Value $51.74
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Valvoline Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Valvoline VVV +0.99% 93 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $0.72 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates VVV with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $51.74 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Valvoline's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.293. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is $0.72 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Valvoline's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -5.30% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

As of today (2026-08-04), Valvoline's current stock price is $38.79. Valvoline's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.72. Valvoline's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 53.88.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Valvoline was 55.83. The lowest was 41.04. And the median was 47.10.


Valvoline  (NYSE:VVV) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Valvoline's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=38.79/0.72
=53.88

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Valvoline was 55.83. The lowest was 41.04. And the median was 47.10.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


Valvoline Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Valvoline Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Valvoline's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share 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.

Valvoline Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

Valvoline Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
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Valvoline Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.76 0.73 0.72 0.70 0.72

VVV vs ABG, OPLN, RUSHA: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Valvoline's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF 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.


Valvoline Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Valvoline's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Valvoline's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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Valvoline Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Valvoline's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=0.293/330.2130*330.2130
=0.293

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Valvoline Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201606 0.385 241.018 0.527
201609 0.444 241.428 0.607
201612 0.385 241.432 0.527
201703 -0.176 243.801 -0.238
201706 0.348 244.955 0.469
201709 -1.529 246.819 -2.046
201712 0.030 246.524 0.040
201803 0.360 249.554 0.476
201806 0.265 251.989 0.347
201809 0.508 252.439 0.665
201812 0.307 251.233 0.404
201903 0.148 254.202 0.192
201906 0.291 256.143 0.375
201909 0.402 256.759 0.517
201912 0.164 256.974 0.211
202003 0.351 258.115 0.449
202006 0.430 257.797 0.551
202009 0.539 260.280 0.684
202012 0.237 260.474 0.300
202103 0.393 264.877 0.490
202106 0.404 271.696 0.491
202109 0.609 274.310 0.733
202112 -0.001 278.802 -0.001
202203 0.212 287.504 0.243
202206 0.354 296.311 0.395
202209 0.282 296.808 0.314
202212 -0.276 296.797 -0.307
202303 0.459 301.836 0.502
202306 -1.262 305.109 -1.366
202309 -0.339 307.789 -0.364
202312 -0.169 306.746 -0.182
202403 0.179 312.332 0.189
202406 0.075 314.175 0.079
202409 0.229 315.301 0.240
202412 -0.096 315.605 -0.100
202503 -0.036 319.799 -0.037
202506 0.250 322.561 0.256
202509 0.179 324.800 0.182
202512 0.058 324.054 0.059
202603 0.293 330.213 0.293

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $0.72 mean?
Valvoline (VVV) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $0.72 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Valvoline and its competitors.
Is Valvoline's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Valvoline's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $0.72. Overall, Valvoline has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Valvoline's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to ABG and OPLN?
Valvoline's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $0.72 can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Valvoline and its competitors. Valvoline's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $0.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Valvoline stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valvoline (VVV) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $51.74, compared to a current price of $38.79 — trading 25% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $0.72. Valvoline's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Valvoline (VVV), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $0.72 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 Valvoline (VVV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valvoline stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $38.79 is trading 25% below its estimated GF Value™ of $51.74. GuruFocus considers Valvoline to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for VVV:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $0.72
  • GF Value™: $51.74 vs. price of $38.79 (25% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Valvoline Business Description

Other Exchanges 0V4:Germany
Address 100 Valvoline Way, Suite 100, Lexington, KY, USA, 40509
Valvoline Inc provides automotive preventive maintenance through retail stores across the U.S. and Canada, offering approximately 15-minute stay-in-your-car oil changes, battery, bulb, and wiper replacements, tire rotations, and other manufacturer-recommended maintenance. Its full-service oil changes include Valvoline oil, a new oil filter, chassis lubrication, and an 18-point maintenance check. The Company provides differential fluid, fuel system cleaning, headlight and taillight replacement, radiator service, transmission service, air conditioning, and air filter replacement. It operates and franchises approximately 2,200 Valvoline Instant Oil Change and Valvoline Great Canadian Oil Change retail locations. The majority of revenue is generated from the United States of America.
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