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Valero EnergyMEX:VLO +14.25%53 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.06 as of Mar. 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 1.60. GuruFocus rates MEX:VLO with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,667.53 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 705 Oil & Gas companies, Valero Energy ranks better than 65.25% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Valero Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:VLO'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.69 Med: 1.6 Max: 17.53
Current: 1.21
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Valero Energy was 17.53. The lowest was 0.69. And the median was 1.60.
MEX:VLO's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 65.25% of 705
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 2.01
vs MEX:VLO: 1.21
Valero Energy (MEX:VLO) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Valero Energy Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Valero Energy Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Valero Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA 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, SUN: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Valero Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Valero Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Valero Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Valero Energy (MEX:VLO) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.06 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Valero Energy. This is 34% below median its historical median of 1.60. Over the past decade, Valero Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.69 to 17.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Valero Energy ranks #245 out of 705 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 34.8%.
Is Valero Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Valero Energy's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.06 is 34% below median its 10-year median of 1.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.69 to a high of 17.53. The Oil & Gas industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01. Valero Energy's value of 1.06 is 47.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Valero Energy ranks #245 out of 705 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 Debt-to-EBITDA compare to MPC and PSX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Valero Energy ranks #245 out of 705 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Valero Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01. Valero Energy's value of 1.06 is 47.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Valero Energy's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.69 to 17.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.60 vs. the industry median of 2.01, Valero Energy has consistently been below 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Oil & Gas companies is 2.01, based on 705 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Valero Energy's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.06 is 47.3% below 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Valero Energy. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Valero Energy's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.06, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 1.60. 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 MXN2,667.53, compared to a current price of MXN5,343.25 — trading 100.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.06, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 1.60 and 47.3% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 2.01. 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 Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Valero Energy (MEX:VLO), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.06 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 MXN5,343.25 is trading 100.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,667.53.
GuruFocus considers Valero Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:VLO:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.06 (34% below median its 10-year median of 1.60)
GF Value™: MXN2,667.53 vs. price of MXN5,343.25 (100.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47.3% below the Oil & Gas median (#245 of 705)
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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