Valero EnergyMEX:VLO +8.50%59 FCF Yield % is 7.33 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 10.20. GuruFocus rates MEX:VLO with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,536.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,013 Oil & Gas companies, Valero Energy ranks better than 68.61% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Valero Energy FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Valero Energy's FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Valero Energy's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Valero Energy's FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % of 7.33 as of Jun. 26, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Valero Energy and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 10.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Valero Energy ranks #318 out of 1013 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 31.4%.
Is Valero Energy's FCF Yield % too high?
Valero Energy's current FCF Yield % of 7.33 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 10.20. The Oil & Gas industry median FCF Yield % is 1.80. Valero Energy's value of 7.33 is 307.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Valero Energy ranks #318 out of 1013 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Valero Energy has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Valero Energy's FCF Yield % compare to MPC and PSX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Valero Energy ranks #318 out of 1013 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Valero Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 1.80. Valero Energy's value of 7.33 is 307.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.20 vs. the industry median of 1.80, 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 FCF Yield % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median FCF Yield % among Oil & Gas companies is 1.80, based on 1,013 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Valero Energy's current FCF Yield % of 7.33 is 307.2% 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Valero Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median FCF Yield % is 1.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Valero Energy's current FCF Yield % is 7.33, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 10.20. 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 MXN2,536.21, compared to a current price of MXN4,436.49 — trading 74.9% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 7.33, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 10.20 and 307.2% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.80. Valero Energy's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Valero Energy (MEX:VLO), the current FCF Yield % is 7.33 as of Jun. 26, 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 MXN4,436.49 is trading 74.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,536.21.
GuruFocus considers Valero Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:VLO:
FCF Yield %: 7.33 (28% below median its 10-year median of 10.20)
GF Value™: MXN2,536.21 vs. price of MXN4,436.49 (74.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 307.2% above the Oil & Gas median (#318 of 1013)
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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