Current Ratio
Updated 56h ago
Sector Performance
68th percentileVLO
1.58x
Sector Median
1.20x
Sector Avg
2.57x
Deep Analysis
The current ratio of 1.58x means that for every $1 of short-term liabilities VLO owns, it has $1.58 in current assets available to pay them off, indicating a solid liquidity cushion.
This ratio sits above the sector median of 1.20x, placing VLO in the 68th percentile among its peers, meaning it has better short-term financial health than about two-thirds of comparable companies. Because the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both listed as N/A, there is no trend data available to assess whether this liquidity position is improving or weakening. The combination of a strong level relative to peers with no trend information creates neither a clear risk nor a clear opportunity—investors cannot gauge momentum. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the current ratio is favorable but lacks the directional context needed to tilt the outlook bullish or bearish.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Current Ratio tell investors about VLO?
Measures short-term financial health. A ratio above 1.5 is generally healthy; below 1.0 may indicate liquidity stress.
How is the Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated as: Current Assets / Current Liabilities.
Who are VLO's closest peers by Current Ratio?
The closest peers by Current Ratio include: SPG (0.41x), CHTR (0.40x), USB (0.40x), GEN (0.40x), DRI (0.39x).
The Formula
Current Assets / Current Liabilities
Why It Matters
Measures short-term financial health. A ratio above 1.5 is generally healthy; below 1.0 may indicate liquidity stress.
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1.58x
Sector Median
1.20x
Sector Avg
2.57x
How VLO's Current Ratio compares to sector peers.
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