Valero EnergyMEX:VLO 59 OCF Margin % is 4.29% as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 5.15. GuruFocus rates MEX:VLO with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,459.34 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 906 Oil & Gas companies, Valero Energy ranks worse than 67.77% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Valero Energy's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:VLO'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.46 Med: 5.15 Max: 7.13
Current: 5
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Valero Energy was 7.13%. The lowest was 1.46%. And the median was 5.15%.
MEX:VLO's OCF Margin % is ranked worse than 67.77% of 906
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 13.93
vs MEX:VLO: 5.00
Valero Energy OCF Margin % Related Terms
Valero Energy OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Valero Energy's OCF Margin % 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, DINO: OCF Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Valero Energy's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Margin % 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 OCF Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Valero Energy's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Valero Energy's OCF Margin % 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 OCF Margin % of 4.29% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Valero Energy and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 5.15. Over the past decade, Valero Energy's OCF Margin % has ranged from 1.46 to 7.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Valero Energy ranks #614 out of 906 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 67.8%.
Is Valero Energy's OCF Margin % too high?
Valero Energy's current OCF Margin % of 4.29% is 17% below median its 10-year median of 5.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.46 to a high of 7.13. The Oil & Gas industry median OCF Margin % is 13.93. Valero Energy's value of 4.29% is 69.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Valero Energy ranks #614 out of 906 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below 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 OCF Margin % compare to MPC and PSX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Valero Energy ranks #614 out of 906 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Valero Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 13.93. Valero Energy's value of 4.29% is 69.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Valero Energy's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 1.46 to 7.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.15 vs. the industry median of 13.93, Valero Energy has consistently been below 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 OCF Margin % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median OCF Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 13.93, based on 906 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Valero Energy's current OCF Margin % of 4.29% is 69.2% below 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Valero Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median OCF Margin % is 13.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Valero Energy's current OCF Margin % is 4.29%, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 5.15. 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 MXN2,459.34, compared to a current price of MXN4,089.00 — trading 66.3% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 4.29%, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 5.15 and 69.2% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 13.93. Valero Energy's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Valero Energy (MEX:VLO), the current OCF Margin % is 4.29% 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 MXN4,089.00 is trading 66.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,459.34.
GuruFocus considers Valero Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:VLO:
OCF Margin %: 4.29% (17% below median its 10-year median of 5.15)
GF Value™: MXN2,459.34 vs. price of MXN4,089.00 (66.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 69.2% below the Oil & Gas median (#614 of 906)
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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