Valero Energy (MEX:VLO) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.07 (As of Jul. 11, 2026) — 49% Below Median


MEX:VLO Valero Energy Corp MEX:VLO
59 GF Score
Price MXN4,676.85
GF Value MXN2,426.48
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Valero Energy 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %?

Valero Energy MEX:VLO 59 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.07 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 4.05. GuruFocus rates MEX:VLO with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,426.48 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 502 Oil & Gas companies, Valero Energy ranks worse than 79.48% on this metric.

Valero Energy's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.07.


The historical rank and industry rank for Valero Energy's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:VLO' s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.89   Med: 4.05   Max: 11.61
Current: 2.07


During the past 13 years, Valero Energy's highest Yield on Cost was 11.61. The lowest was 1.89. And the median was 4.05.


MEX:VLO's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than
79.48% of 502 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.235 vs MEX:VLO: 2.07

Valero Energy  (MEX:VLO) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation

Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.


Valero Energy 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms


MEX:VLO vs MPC, PSX, SUN: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Valero Energy's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Valero Energy's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Valero Energy's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.


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Valero Energy 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation

Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.

Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.

Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of Valero Energy is calculated as

Yield-on-Cost=Dividend Yield %*(1+Dividend Growth Rate)^5
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What does a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.07 mean?
Valero Energy (MEX:VLO) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.07 as of Jul. 11, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Valero Energy and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 4.05. Over the past decade, Valero Energy's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.89 to 11.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Valero Energy ranks #399 out of 502 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 79.5%.
Is Valero Energy's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Valero Energy's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.07 is 49% below median its 10-year median of 4.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.89 to a high of 11.61. The Oil & Gas industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.24. Valero Energy's value of 2.07 is 60.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Valero Energy ranks #399 out of 502 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to MPC and PSX?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Valero Energy ranks #399 out of 502 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Valero Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.24. Valero Energy's value of 2.07 is 60.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Valero Energy's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.89 to 11.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.05 vs. the industry median of 5.24, Valero Energy has consistently been below 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Oil & Gas companies is 5.24, based on 502 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Valero Energy's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.07 is 60.5% below 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Valero Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 5.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Valero Energy's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.07, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 4.05. 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 MXN2,426.48, compared to a current price of MXN4,676.85 — trading 92.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.07, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 4.05 and 60.5% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.24. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Valero Energy (MEX:VLO), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.07 as of Jul. 11, 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 92.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,426.48. GuruFocus considers Valero Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:VLO:

  • 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.07 (49% below median its 10-year median of 4.05)
  • GF Value™: MXN2,426.48 vs. price of MXN4,676.85 (92.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 60.5% below the Oil & Gas median (#399 of 502)

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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