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Valero EnergyMEX:VLO 53 EV-to-EBIT is 15.27 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 11.12. GuruFocus rates MEX:VLO with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,638.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 690 Oil & Gas companies, Valero Energy ranks worse than 66.09% on this metric.
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Valero Energy's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN1,519,047 Mil.
Valero Energy's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN113,189 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.
Valero Energy EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Valero Energy EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Valero Energy's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Valero Energy's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Valero Energy's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Valero Energy's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Valero Energy's current Enterprise Value is MXN1,728,083 Mil.
Valero Energy's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN113,189 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.
Valero Energy (MEX:VLO) has a EV-to-EBIT of 15.27 as of Jul. 25, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Valero Energy and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 11.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Valero Energy ranks #456 out of 690 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 66.1%.
Is Valero Energy's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Valero Energy's current EV-to-EBIT of 15.27 is 37% above median its 10-year median of 11.12. The Oil & Gas industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.88. Valero Energy's value of 15.27 is 28.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Valero Energy ranks #456 out of 690 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below 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 EV-to-EBIT compare to MPC and PSX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Valero Energy ranks #456 out of 690 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Valero Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.88. Valero Energy's value of 15.27 is 28.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.12 vs. the industry median of 11.88, 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 EV-to-EBIT for an Oil & Gas company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Oil & Gas companies is 11.88, based on 690 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Valero Energy's current EV-to-EBIT of 15.27 is 28.6% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Valero Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Valero Energy's current EV-to-EBIT is 15.27, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 11.12. 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 MXN2,638.35, compared to a current price of MXN5,430.00 — trading 105.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 15.27, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 11.12 and 28.6% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 11.88. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Valero Energy (MEX:VLO), the current EV-to-EBIT is 15.27 as of Jul. 25, 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 MXN5,430.00 is trading 105.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,638.35.
GuruFocus considers Valero Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:VLO:
EV-to-EBIT: 15.27 (37% above median its 10-year median of 11.12)
GF Value™: MXN2,638.35 vs. price of MXN5,430.00 (105.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28.6% above the Oil & Gas median (#456 of 690)
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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