Global stock

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Valero Energy Corp.

VLO

AI analysis and articles are in Czech.

§ Financial healthLong-term stability

72/ 100

Overall score·VLO

Current price

426.76USD

26/10/2026

P/E, P/B

Valuation

Strong

Rates whether the stock is cheap or expensive relative to its history and sector. A score above 60 suggests the stock trades below its estimated intrinsic value.

Tracks:P/E · P/B · FCF yield · sector

Nízké forward P/E a P/S pod úrovní 1 podporují ocenění, zatímco P/B je vysoké a současné zisky mohou být ovlivněny cyklickým oživením rafinačních marží. Nejsilnější stránkou je cenové momentum, podpořené růstem za posledních 7 i 30 dní a cenou nad oběma klouzavými průměry; slabší stránkou zůstává citlivost zisků na rafinační marže a ceny ropy.

§ Outlook vs S&P 500Next 12 months

Probably yes

Estimated chance of beating the index: about 61%

8 of 8 inputs

NoProbably notSameProbably yesYes

A model estimate from current values. The result may change with new data; it is not a price target or an investment recommendation.

§ Context and events

Management

R. Lane Riggs je CEO, prezident a předseda představenstva; Gary K. Simmons zastává funkci provozního ředitele (COO). Strategie společnosti stojí na provozu rafinerií a rozvoji výroby obnovitelných paliv. Finančním ředitelem (CFO) je Harminder S. Bhullar.

Articles about Valero Energy Corp., in Czech (0)

No articles yet. New analyses are published daily.

§ Upcoming results

22 October 2026

Expected

Earnings

Earnings = quarterly financial results (revenue and profit). Companies publish them every three months and the share price often reacts strongly.

§ Frequently asked questions

What is Valero Energy Corp. (VLO)?

Valero Energy Corp. (VLO) is a global stock traded on NYSE. Sector: Energy. We track it daily — scoring news sentiment, the short-term outlook and long-term stability on a 0–100 scale.

What is the Valero Energy Corp. price today?

As of 26 October 2026, Valero Energy Corp. trades at about 426.76 USD per unit. We update the price daily from public market data. Intraday moves can differ significantly — always check the final price with your broker.

How to buy Valero Energy Corp.?

Through regulated online brokers such as Degiro, XTB, Trading 212 or Interactive Brokers. Shares trade in USD or EUR — most brokers convert your currency automatically. FinSignal does not operate any of these platforms and charges no commission — the overview is only a signpost.

Does Valero Energy Corp. pay a dividend?

Valero Energy Corp. either pays no dividend at the moment or we have no reliable data on it. Many growth companies prefer reinvesting profit to paying dividends — check the current policy in the company's investor relations materials.

Is Valero Energy Corp. a good investment in 2026?

Our AI signal currently rates Valero Energy Corp. as slightly positive (score 58/100). Financial health comes out at 72/100, so beyond short-term news it is worth watching the valuation, growth, profitability and stability of the company. FinSignal is not an investment adviser licensed under Czech Act No. 256/2004 Coll. — signals are analytical input, not a recommendation to buy or sell. You make every decision at your own risk.

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§ How to buy Valero Energy Corp.

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§ Current signalShort-term mood

/ 100

● Slightly positive

News summary

Fresh news

Signal 27/10, 02:01

Analytici uvádějí u Valera růst EPS a cash flow a příznivé odhady; pokud se naplní, mohou podpořit výhled, jejich nenaplnění optimismus oslabí.

Pozitivní růstové odhady navazují na nedávné výsledky, ale pokles za týden, klesající trend a slabé momentum ukazují na krátkodobou opatrnost. Měsíční růst a rafinační cykličnost ponechávají střednědobý výhled smíšený.

Risks: Pokles rafinačních marží či nenaplnění odhadů EPS by mohly oslabit střednědobý výhled; obrat trendu by zmírnil krátkodobý tlak.

More about the signal

Risks: Pokles rafinačních marží či nenaplnění odhadů EPS by mohly oslabit střednědobý výhled; obrat trendu by zmírnil krátkodobý tlak.

Signal history· 2

24/1002:0263 · Slightly positive
Valero po výsledcích za 3. čtvrtletí zaznamenal příliv hotovosti, ale cena akcie následně ochladla; přínos podpoří přetrvávající těsnost palivových trhů a marží.
23/1014:0267 · Slightly positive
Valero podle zprávy zvýšil zisk za 3. čtvrtletí šestinásobně na 6,8 mld. USD díky rafinačnímu boomu; udržení marží by výhled podpořilo, jejich pokles by efekt omezil.

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DCF valuation

A DCF model is not suitable for this asset class.

§ Valuation check

Is the price reasonable?

Six quick tests: price against fair value, the last year, similar companies and analyst estimates. They are calculated from the numbers, not from AI estimates. This is not a recommendation.

Data 18 of 18

Valuation score

0/ 6

4/6 tests available

1. Below DCF fair value

The complete DCF range or the current price is missing.

2. Well below DCF value

The complete DCF range or the current price is missing.

3. Price vs. the last year

88% above the 1-year low (178.3 USD to 459.8 USD), based on stored daily prices.

4. P/E vs. similar companies

P/E 18.6 vs. median 17.0 (66 companies).

5. P/E relative to growth

PEG 2.0; a lower value means cheaper growth.

6. Analyst price target

-4.7% vs. the current price, 19 analysts.

Price and fair value

no complete range

The DCF check appears once both the price and the model range are available.

Price vs analyst target

Current price

426.8 USD

Low 238.0 USDHigh 496.0 USD

Current priceAverage: 406.6 USD

DCF gap

no complete range

The DCF check appears once both the price and the model range are available.

Analyst target

-4.7%

Average target 406.6 USD vs. price 426.8 USD.

Analyst consensus

Target range

238.0 USD - 496.0 USD

Coverage

19 analysts

Analyst consensus

2.5 / 5

Changes 180 d

+0 / -2

EPS next year

-9.4%

Revenue next year

-11.6%

Valuation multiples

18.6

9.4

5.1

1.0

10.1

2.0

52-week range88% above the low

178.3 USD459.8 USD

454.0%

52.0%

5.5%

27.6%

Price vs 50D12.7%

Price vs 200D56.5%

Metrics explained+

Price and fair value

DCF range: A model estimate of fair value from future free cash flow. A price above the range means the market pays a premium over the model; a price below it may signal a more conservative market valuation or an overly optimistic model.
Analyst target: The average and range of the analyst price targets we track. It is the market consensus, not a FinSignal recommendation, and it can lag fast price moves.
52-week range: Shows where the current price sits between the low and high of the last year. A value near the high often signals strong momentum, but on its own says nothing about whether the stock is expensive.
Price vs 50D / 200D: Compares the price with its short- and long-term moving averages. A positive value means the price is above the trend; a negative one below it.

Multiples

P/E: Price relative to current earnings. A lower P/E can mean cheaper, but it can also point to a weak outlook or risk.
Forward P/E: Price relative to next year's expected earnings. For growing companies it is often more useful than the historical P/E because it reflects estimates of future earnings.
P/B: Price relative to the book value of equity. It makes more sense for banks, insurers and capital-intensive companies than for software or brands.
P/S: Price relative to revenue. It helps with companies that have low or negative earnings; a high P/S means the market expects strong growth or future margins.
EV/EBITDA: The value of the whole company, including debt, relative to operating profit before depreciation. Useful for comparing companies with different leverage.
PEG: P/E adjusted for earnings growth. A value around 1 may suggest the valuation matches growth, but the metric is sensitive to estimates.

Growth and quality

EPS growth: Year-on-year change in earnings per share. Strong growth supports a higher valuation, but for cyclical companies it can be temporary.
Revenue growth: The growth rate of sales. It helps tell whether profits grow on real demand or mainly on cost savings.
Net margin: How much of each unit of revenue is left as net profit. A higher margin often points to stronger pricing power or more efficient operations.
ROE: Return on equity. A high ROE can signal a quality business, but check that it is not artificially boosted by heavy debt.

Most data available. Missing values mean the market data source did not provide them for this ticker. The data is indicative and may be delayed. Price as of 26/10/2026.

Management and competitive advantage

Both are estimated by the AI from the company profile, news and results. They do not count towards the 6-pillar financial health score. The AI comments are in Czech.

strong

Vedení investuje do efektivity a udržování vysokého využití rafinerií; střední governance riziko mírně snižuje hodnocení.

good

Rozsáhlá rafinační infrastruktura, provozní měřítko a zavedené značky tvoří konkurenční výhodu, její sílu však omezuje komoditní povaha produktů a cykličnost odvětví.

Information

Type: Global stock
Symbol: VLO
Exchange: NYSE
Currency: USD
Sector: Energy
: 18.6x
: 128.4B USD
: 40.2 %
: 0.59

§ Risk profile

Výsledky Valera mohou výrazně kolísat s rafinérskými maržemi, cenami ropy a paliv i neplánovanými odstávkami. Českého investora navíc zatěžuje kurzové riziko USD/CZK a změny americké regulace emisí a obnovitelných paliv.

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