VLO Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis
Updated 225h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
A debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45x means VLO uses 45 cents of debt for every dollar of shareholders’ equity, indicating a moderate reliance on borrowing.
Sector Performance
31th percentileVLO
0.45x
Sector Median
0.74x
Sector Avg
2.51x
Prior Period
0.48x(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
A debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45x means VLO uses 45 cents of debt for every dollar of shareholders’ equity, indicating a moderate reliance on borrowing.
This sits below the sector median of 0.73x, placing the company in the 32nd percentile among peers—meaning it carries less leverage than most of its sector. The 8-quarter trend is not available, but year-over-year change is also not available; quarter-over-quarter, the ratio declined by 6.2% from 0.48x to 0.45x. The combination of a below-median level and a recent quarterly decline suggests reduced financial leverage, which lowers balance-sheet risk but may also signal limited appetite for debt-funded growth. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the D/E ratio is healthy and improving slightly, yet it is neither extremely conservative nor aggressive enough to shift the stock’s outlook.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about VLO?
Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.
How is the Debt-to-Equity Ratio calculated?
Debt-to-Equity Ratio is calculated as: Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity.
Who are VLO's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?
The closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: TAP (0.76x), PCAR (0.72x), O (0.78x), PRU (0.78x), KIM (0.85x).
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The Formula
Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity
Why It Matters
Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.
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0.45x
Sector Median
0.74x
Sector Avg
2.51x
How VLO's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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