Valero Energy Corp (NYSE: VLO) has a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.67x that is above its average ratio. Additionally, the 36-month beta value for VLO is 1.16. There are mixed opinions on the stock, with 9 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 6 rating it as “overweight,” 5 rating it as “hold,” and 0 rating it as “sell.”
The public float for VLO is 313.25M and currently, short sellers hold a 3.96% ratio of that float. The average trading volume of VLO on March 18, 2025 was 3.33M shares.
VLO) stock’s latest price update
Valero Energy Corp (NYSE: VLO)’s stock price has increased by 2.95 compared to its previous closing price of 129.14. However, the company has seen a 4.85% increase in its stock price over the last five trading sessions. seekingalpha.com reported 2025-03-14 that In this volatile market, readers shared their top stock picks, blending defensive plays, cyclicals, and tech opportunities. I added my insights to highlight the best risk/reward setups. Defensive stocks remain popular, but valuations are stretched. Cyclicals, however, are on sale, offering compelling entry points for long-term investors. The key takeaway? Balance is crucial. Mix defensive stability with cyclical upside, and stay patient for better tech bargains. Volatility creates opportunity – stay disciplined.
VLO’s Market Performance
VLO’s stock has risen by 4.85% in the past week, with a monthly rise of 1.50% and a quarterly drop of -0.26%. The volatility ratio for the week is 3.81% while the volatility levels for the last 30 days are 3.59% for Valero Energy Corp The simple moving average for the last 20 days is 2.19% for VLO stock, with a simple moving average of -4.54% for the last 200 days.
Analysts’ Opinion of VLO
Many brokerage firms have already submitted their reports for VLO stocks, with TD Cowen repeating the rating for VLO by listing it as a “Buy.” The predicted price for VLO in the upcoming period, according to TD Cowen is $140 based on the research report published on October 25, 2024 of the previous year 2024.
BofA Securities, on the other hand, stated in their research note that they expect to see VLO reach a price target of $150. The rating they have provided for VLO stocks is “Neutral” according to the report published on October 17th, 2024.
Wells Fargo gave a rating of “Overweight” to VLO, setting the target price at $165 in the report published on October 09th of the previous year.
VLO Trading at 0.21% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought VLO to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -28.05% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 3.59%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 3.81%, as shares sank -1.74% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading +8.45% upper at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, VLO rose by +4.85%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by -18.72% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $130.10. In addition, Valero Energy Corp saw 8.45% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further gains.
Insider Trading
Reports are indicating that there were more than several insider trading activities at VLO starting from Gorder Joseph W, who proposed sale 76,560 shares at the price of $136.94 back on Feb 18 ’25. After this action, Gorder Joseph W now owns shares of Valero Energy Corp, valued at $10,483,897 using the latest closing price.
Greene Kimberly S, the Director of Valero Energy Corp, sale 720 shares at $158.12 during a trade that took place back on May 09 ’24, which means that Greene Kimberly S, is holding 13,314 shares at $113,850 based on the most recent closing price.
Stock Fundamentals for VLO
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- 0.03 for the present operating margin
- 0.04 for the gross margin
The net margin for Valero Energy Corp stands at 0.02. The total capital return value is set at 0.08. Equity return is now at value 10.86, with 4.39 for asset returns.
Based on Valero Energy Corp (VLO), the company’s capital structure generated 0.32 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at 0.58. The debt to equity ratio resting at 0.47. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is 6.53.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is 7.03 billion with net debt to EBITDA at 1.01. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 0.38. The receivables turnover for the company is 12.12for trailing twelve months and the total asset turnover is 2.16. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 1.53.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Valero Energy Corp (VLO) has seen mixed performance in recent times. Analysts have a bullish opinion on the stock, with some rating it as a “buy” and others rating it as a “hold”. It’s important to note that the stock is currently trading at a significant distance from its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
