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3-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-07-31), Valero Energy's 3-1 Month Momentum % is 5.50%.
The industry rank for Valero Energy's 3-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:VLO's 3-1 Month Momentum % is ranked better than 81.56% of 1025
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: -11.6
vs MEX:VLO: 5.50
Valero Energy (MEX:VLO) 3-1 Month Momentum % Explanation
Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 3-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past three months, but ignores the previous month.
The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.
Valero Energy 3-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
MEX:VLO vs MPC, PSX, DINO: 3-1 Month Momentum % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Valero Energy's 3-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-1 Month Momentum % 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 3-1 Month Momentum % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Valero Energy's 3-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Valero Energy's 3-1 Month Momentum % falls into.
Valero Energy (MEX:VLO) 3-1 Month Momentum % Calculation
3-1 Month Momentum % is calculated as following:
3-1 Month Momentum %
=
( Price 1-month ago
/
Price 3-month ago
- 1 )
*
100 %
* 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 3-1 Month Momentum % of 5.50% as of Jul. 31, 2026. 3-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Valero Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Valero Energy ranks #189 out of 1025 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 18.4%.
Is Valero Energy's 3-1 Month Momentum % too high?
Valero Energy's current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 5.50%. Based on the distribution chart, Valero Energy ranks #189 out of 1025 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 3-1 Month Momentum % compare to MPC and PSX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Valero Energy ranks #189 out of 1025 companies for 3-1 Month Momentum %. This places Valero Energy in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-1 Month Momentum % for an Oil & Gas company?
A good 3-1 Month Momentum % depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, 3-1 Month Momentum % 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 3-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 3-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 3-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Valero Energy and its competitors. Valero Energy's current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 5.50%. 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 MXN2,577.37, compared to a current price of MXN5,424.30 — trading 110.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 5.50%. 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 3-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
3-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Valero Energy (MEX:VLO), the current 3-1 Month Momentum % is 5.50% as of Jul. 31, 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 MXN5,424.30 is trading 110.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,577.37.
GuruFocus considers Valero Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:VLO:
3-1 Month Momentum %: 5.50%
GF Value™: MXN2,577.37 vs. price of MXN5,424.30 (110.5% 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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