Valero EnergyMEX:VLO 53 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -0.15% as of Jul. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:VLO with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,514.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 894 Oil & Gas companies, Valero Energy ranks better than 52.13% on this metric.
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. It is a measure of a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt.
As of today, Valero Energy's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was -0.15%.
Valero Energy (MEX:VLO) Net Debt Paydown Yield % Explanation
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is the change in average of four quarters of company's total debt over a company's market cap. Assuming the total value of a company remains that same, shareholder value is increased as debt is reduced. In other words, it is a measure of the willingness and ability of a firm's management to pay down debt. Companies that have high debt paydown yields indicate that they are more aggressive with paying down debt.
In the calculation of Net Debt Paydown Yield %, we use the reductions of TTM average total debt one-year-ago and TTM average total debt at present, divided by its Market Cap.
Valero Energy Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Valero Energy Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Valero Energy's Net Debt Paydown 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.
MEX:VLO vs MPC, PSX, SUN: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Valero Energy's Net Debt Paydown Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Debt Paydown 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Valero Energy's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Valero Energy's Net Debt Paydown 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.
* All the data are calculated by TTM values. Note that if a companies is traded in several exchanges, then we calculate the company level data for Net Debt Paydown Yield % using the primary share class stock data. The calculation result in definition page is for demonstration purpose only, and it's showing the share class level data. Therefore, the numbers in the calculation may differ from elsewhere if the stock is not a primary share.
What does a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of -0.15% mean?
Valero Energy (MEX:VLO) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of -0.15% as of Jul. 07, 2026. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on Valero Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Valero Energy ranks #428 out of 894 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 47.9%.
Is Valero Energy's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Valero Energy's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -0.15%. Based on the distribution chart, Valero Energy ranks #428 out of 894 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to MPC and PSX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Valero Energy ranks #428 out of 894 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This puts Valero Energy in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Debt Paydown Yield % for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % mean?
A high Net Debt Paydown Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on Valero Energy and its competitors. Valero Energy's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -0.15%. 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 MXN2,514.20, compared to a current price of MXN4,676.85 — trading 86% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -0.15%. 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % calculated?
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Valero Energy (MEX:VLO), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is -0.15% as of Jul. 07, 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 86% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,514.20.
GuruFocus considers Valero Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:VLO:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: -0.15%
GF Value™: MXN2,514.20 vs. price of MXN4,676.85 (86% 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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