Valero Energy (MEX:VLO) Tax Rate %: 23.27% (As of Mar. 2026)

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MEX:VLO Valero Energy Corp MEX:VLO
53 GF Score
Price MXN4,676.85
GF Value MXN2,304.67
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Valero Energy Tax Rate %?

Valero Energy MEX:VLO 53 Tax Rate % is 23.27% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:VLO with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,304.67 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Valero Energy's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN7,231 Mil. Valero Energy's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN31,070 Mil. Therefore, Valero Energy's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 23.27%.

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Valero Energy Tax Rate % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Valero Energy's Tax Rate % can be seen below:

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Valero Energy Tax Rate % Chart

Valero Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Rate %
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Valero Energy Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Valero Energy Tax Rate % Calculation

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

Valero Energy's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Dec. 2025 )
=13666.326/54107.129
=25.26 %

Valero Energy's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=7231.113/31070.342
=23.27 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Tax Rate % →
What does a Tax Rate % of 23.27% mean?
Valero Energy (MEX:VLO) has a Tax Rate % of 23.27% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Valero Energy's Tax Rate % too high?
Valero Energy's current Tax Rate % is 23.27%. 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 Tax Rate % compare to MPC and PSX?
Valero Energy's Tax Rate % of 23.27% 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 Tax Rate % for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Tax Rate % 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 Tax Rate % mean?
A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Valero Energy's current Tax Rate % is 23.27%. 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 MXN2,304.67, compared to a current price of MXN4,676.85 — trading 102.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 23.27%. 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 Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Valero Energy (MEX:VLO), the current Tax Rate % is 23.27% 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 MXN4,676.85 is trading 102.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,304.67. GuruFocus considers Valero Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:VLO:

  • Tax Rate %: 23.27%
  • GF Value™: MXN2,304.67 vs. price of MXN4,676.85 (102.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address One Valero Way, San Antonio, TX, USA, 78249
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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