Valero EnergyMEX:VLO +8.50%59 Quick Ratio is 1.15 as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 1.07. GuruFocus rates MEX:VLO with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,536.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,011 Oil & Gas companies, Valero Energy ranks better than 51.24% on this metric.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets excludes Total Inventories divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Valero Energy's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.15.
Valero Energy has a quick ratio of 1.15. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Valero Energy's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:VLO'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.82 Med: 1.07 Max: 1.33
Current: 1.15
During the past 13 years, Valero Energy's highest Quick Ratio was 1.33. The lowest was 0.82. And the median was 1.07.
MEX:VLO's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 51.24% of 1011
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 1.12
vs MEX:VLO: 1.15
Valero Energy (MEX:VLO) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Valero Energy Quick Ratio Related Terms
Valero Energy Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Valero Energy's Quick Ratio 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.
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Valero Energy's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick Ratio 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 Quick Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Valero Energy's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Valero Energy's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
Valero Energy's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Quick Ratio of 1.15 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Valero Energy and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.07. Over the past decade, Valero Energy's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.82 to 1.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Valero Energy ranks #493 out of 1011 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 48.8%.
Is Valero Energy's Quick Ratio too high?
Valero Energy's current Quick Ratio of 1.15 is near median its 10-year median of 1.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.82 to a high of 1.33. The Oil & Gas industry median Quick Ratio is 1.12. Valero Energy's value of 1.15 is 2.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Valero Energy ranks #493 out of 1011 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above 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 Quick Ratio compare to MPC and PSX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Valero Energy ranks #493 out of 1011 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts Valero Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.12. Valero Energy's value of 1.15 is 2.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Valero Energy's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.82 to 1.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.07 vs. the industry median of 1.12, Valero Energy has consistently been above 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 Quick Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Quick Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 1.12, based on 1,011 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Valero Energy's current Quick Ratio of 1.15 is 2.7% above 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Valero Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Valero Energy's current Quick Ratio is 1.15, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.07. 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 MXN2,536.21, compared to a current price of MXN4,436.49 — trading 74.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 1.15, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.07 and 2.7% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.12. Valero Energy's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Valero Energy (MEX:VLO), the current Quick Ratio is 1.15 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 MXN4,436.49 is trading 74.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,536.21.
GuruFocus considers Valero Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:VLO:
Quick Ratio: 1.15 (near median its 10-year median of 1.07)
GF Value™: MXN2,536.21 vs. price of MXN4,436.49 (74.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2.7% above the Oil & Gas median (#493 of 1011)
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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