VVV (Valvoline) Tax Rate %: 23.87% (As of Mar. 2026)

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VVV Valvoline Inc VVV
93 GF Score
Price $38.79
GF Value $51.74
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Valvoline Tax Rate %?

Valvoline VVV +0.99% 93 Tax Rate % is 23.87% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates VVV with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $51.74 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Valvoline's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $14 Mil. Valvoline's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $60 Mil. Therefore, Valvoline's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 23.87%.

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Valvoline Tax Rate % Historical Data

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

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* 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.

Valvoline Tax Rate % Chart

Valvoline Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Tax Rate %
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Valvoline 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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Valvoline Tax Rate % Calculation

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

Valvoline's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Sep. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Sep. 2025 )
=77.5/292.3
=26.51 %

Valvoline'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 )
=14.2/59.5
=23.87 %

* 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 23.87% mean?
Valvoline (VVV) has a Tax Rate % of 23.87% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Valvoline's Tax Rate % too high?
Valvoline's current Tax Rate % is 23.87%. Overall, Valvoline has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Valvoline's Tax Rate % compare to ABG and OPLN?
Valvoline's Tax Rate % of 23.87% can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts 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 a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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. Valvoline's current Tax Rate % is 23.87%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Valvoline stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valvoline (VVV) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $51.74, compared to a current price of $38.79 — trading 25% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 23.87%. Valvoline's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 Valvoline (VVV), the current Tax Rate % is 23.87% 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 Valvoline (VVV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valvoline stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $38.79 is trading 25% below its estimated GF Value™ of $51.74. GuruFocus considers Valvoline to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for VVV:

  • Tax Rate %: 23.87%
  • GF Value™: $51.74 vs. price of $38.79 (25% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the VVV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Valvoline Business Description

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Address 100 Valvoline Way, Suite 100, Lexington, KY, USA, 40509
Valvoline Inc provides automotive preventive maintenance through retail stores across the U.S. and Canada, offering approximately 15-minute stay-in-your-car oil changes, battery, bulb, and wiper replacements, tire rotations, and other manufacturer-recommended maintenance. Its full-service oil changes include Valvoline oil, a new oil filter, chassis lubrication, and an 18-point maintenance check. The Company provides differential fluid, fuel system cleaning, headlight and taillight replacement, radiator service, transmission service, air conditioning, and air filter replacement. It operates and franchises approximately 2,200 Valvoline Instant Oil Change and Valvoline Great Canadian Oil Change retail locations. The majority of revenue is generated from the United States of America.
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