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Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. Valero Energy's pretax income for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN90,159 Mil.
Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN175,379 Mil.
Valero Energy's pretax margin was 11.62%.
During the past 13 years, Valero Energy's highest Pretax Margin was 8.68%. The lowest was -3.10%. And the median was 3.32%.
During the past 13 years, Valero Energy's highest Pretax Margin was 8.68%. The lowest was -3.10%. And the median was 3.32%.
* 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 Pre-Tax Income Related Terms
Valero Energy Pre-Tax Income Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Valero Energy's Pre-Tax Income 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: Pre-Tax Income Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Valero Energy's Pre-Tax Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Valero Energy's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Valero Energy's Pre-Tax Income falls into.
Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN175,379 Mil.
* 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.
What does a Pre-Tax Income of MXN175,379 Mil mean?
Valero Energy (MEX:VLO) has a Pre-Tax Income of MXN175,379 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Valero Energy and its competitors.
Is Valero Energy's Pre-Tax Income too high?
Valero Energy's current Pre-Tax Income is MXN175,379 Mil. 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 Pre-Tax Income compare to MPC and PSX?
Valero Energy's Pre-Tax Income of MXN175,379 Mil 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 Pre-Tax Income for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income mean?
A high Pre-Tax Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Valero Energy and its competitors. Valero Energy's current Pre-Tax Income is MXN175,379 Mil. 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 MXN2,944.62, compared to a current price of MXN6,637.10 — trading 125.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is MXN175,379 Mil. 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 Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Valero Energy (MEX:VLO), the current Pre-Tax Income is MXN175,379 Mil as of Jun. 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 MXN6,637.10 is trading 125.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,944.62.
GuruFocus considers Valero Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:VLO:
Pre-Tax Income: MXN175,379 Mil
GF Value™: MXN2,944.62 vs. price of MXN6,637.10 (125.4% 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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