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During the past 12 months, Valero Energy's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 236.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -22.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 46.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 8.80% 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 average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Valero Energy was 242.80% per year. The lowest was -44.20% per year. And the median was 8.90% per year.
Valero Energy (MEX:VLO) 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate gives an overview of the company's growth in operating profitability and is an important factor used in calculating Peter Lynch Fair Value.
Valero Energy 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
MEX:VLO vs MPC, PSX, DINO: 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Valero Energy's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Valero Energy's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Valero Energy's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
Valero Energy 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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 average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 46.40% mean?
Valero Energy (MEX:VLO) has a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 46.40% as of Jun. 2026. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Valero Energy and its competitors.
Is Valero Energy's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Valero Energy's current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 46.40%. Overall, Valero Energy has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Valero Energy's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to MPC and PSX?
Valero Energy's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 46.40% 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for an Oil & Gas company?
A good 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Valero Energy and its competitors. Valero Energy's current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 46.40%. 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 MXN2,976.31, compared to a current price of MXN5,424.30 — trading 82.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 46.40%. Valero Energy's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Valero Energy (MEX:VLO), the current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 46.40% 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 MXN5,424.30 is trading 82.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,976.31.
GuruFocus considers Valero Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:VLO:
5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 46.40%
GF Value™: MXN2,976.31 vs. price of MXN5,424.30 (82.2% above fair value)
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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