Valero Energy (MEX:VLO) Inventory Turnover: 4.01 (As of Mar. 2026)

What is Valero Energy Inventory Turnover?

Valero Energy MEX:VLO 53 Inventory Turnover is 4.01 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:VLO with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,524.67 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. It is calculated as Cost of Goods Sold divided by Total Inventories. Valero Energy's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN547,130 Mil. Valero Energy's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN136,468 Mil. Valero Energy's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.01.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Valero Energy's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 22.76.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Valero Energy's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.23.

Valero Energy (MEX:VLO) Inventory Turnover Explanation

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. A higher Inventory Turnover means the company has light inventory. Therefore the company spends less money on storage, write downs, and obsolete inventory. If the inventory is too light, it may affect sales because the company may not have enough to meet demand.

1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Valero Energy's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory	=	Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )	*	Days in Period
	=	136468.175	/	547130.151	*	365 / 4
	=	22.76

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Valero Energy's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue	=	Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	136468.175	/	583916.859
	=	0.23

* 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.

Be Aware

Usually retailers pile up their inventories at holiday seasons to meet the stronger demand. Therefore, the inventory of a particular quarter of a year should not be used to calculate Inventory Turnover. An average inventory is a better indication.

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Valero Energy Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Valero Energy's Inventory Turnover can be seen below:

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Valero Energy Annual Data

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18.30

23.93

17.20

17.96

14.15

Valero Energy Quarterly Data
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Valero Energy Inventory Turnover Calculation

Valero Energy's Inventory Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

	Inventory Turnover (A: Dec. 2025 )
=	Cost of Goods Sold	/	Average Total Inventories
=	Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )	/ (	(Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 )	+	Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 ))	/	count )
=	2112392.714	/ (	(161861.088	+	136681.269)	/	2 )
=	2112392.714	/	149271.1785
=	14.15

Valero Energy's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

	Inventory Turnover (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=	Cost of Goods Sold	/	Average Total Inventories
=	Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/ (	(Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 )	+	Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 ))	/	count )
=	547130.151	/ (	(136681.269	+	136255.081)	/	2 )
=	547130.151	/	136468.175
=	4.01

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What does a Inventory Turnover of 4.01 mean?

Valero Energy (MEX:VLO) has a Inventory Turnover of 4.01 as of Mar. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Valero Energy and its competitors.

Is Valero Energy's Inventory Turnover too high?

Valero Energy's current Inventory Turnover is 4.01. 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 Inventory Turnover compare to MPC and PSX?

Valero Energy's Inventory Turnover of 4.01 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 Inventory Turnover for an Oil & Gas company?

A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Inventory Turnover 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 Inventory Turnover mean?

A high Inventory Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Valero Energy and its competitors. Valero Energy's current Inventory Turnover is 4.01. 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 MXN2,524.67, compared to a current price of MXN4,676.85 — trading 85.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 4.01. 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 Inventory Turnover calculated?

Inventory Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Valero Energy (MEX:VLO), the current Inventory Turnover is 4.01 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 MXN4,676.85 is trading 85.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,524.67. GuruFocus considers Valero Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:VLO:

Inventory Turnover: 4.01
GF Value™: MXN2,524.67 vs. price of MXN4,676.85 (85.2% above fair value)
GF Score™: 53/100 with 6 warning signs

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Valero Energy Business Description

Industry Energy Oil & Gas

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Address One Valero Way, San Antonio, TX, USA, 78249

Website https://www.valero.com

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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