VLO FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 225h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
A 5.7% free cash flow (FCF) yield means VLO generates $5.70 in operating cash flow minus capital expenditures for every $100 of its market value.
Sector Performance
60th percentileVLO
5.0%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
Prior Period
5.7%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
A 5.7% free cash flow (FCF) yield means VLO generates $5.70 in operating cash flow minus capital expenditures for every $100 of its market value.
That is above the sector median of 4.2%, placing VLO in the 67th percentile among peers. The trend is decreasing over the last eight quarters, with the most recent values moving from 6.0% to 5.7%; year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter the metric rose 5.6%. A yield above the median still offers a cash return advantage, yet the declining direction suggests that advantage is narrowing. The combination of an above-peer level with a downward trend points to moderate opportunity with rising risk of future yield compression. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the edge over peers is fading rather than strengthening.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about VLO?
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
How is the FCF Yield calculated?
FCF Yield is calculated as: Free Cash Flow / Market Cap.
Who are VLO's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: JACK (23.5%), BBWI (23.7%), YELP (25.7%), MET (27.9%), WIX (29.2%).
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The Formula
Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
Why It Matters
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
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5.0%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.2%
How VLO's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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