Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.052x as of March 2026. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow ($1.39 Billion) by net assets ($26.93 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. See Valero Energy Corporation balance sheet quality to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
Valero Energy Corporation - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1989–2025)
This chart illustrates how Valero Energy Corporation's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. Check VLO cash flow quality index to evaluate the quality of earnings relative to operating cash generation.
Valero Energy Corporation Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Valero Energy Corporation ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Vale SA ADR
NYSE:VALE
|
0.061x |
|
ING Groep NV
AS:INGA
|
0.001x |
|
NAURA Technology Group Co Ltd
SHE:002371
|
0.014x |
|
General Motors Company
NYSE:GM
|
0.046x |
|
Apollo Global Management LLC Class A
NYSE:APO
|
0.041x |
|
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc
NYSE:HLT
|
-0.105x |
|
Cintas Corporation
NASDAQ:CTAS
|
0.130x |
|
National Australia Bank Limited
F:NAL
|
0.112x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Valero Energy Corporation (1989–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Valero Energy Corporation from 1989 to 2025. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see Valero Energy Corporation stock valuation.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $26.61 Billion | $5.83 Billion | 0.219x | -9.82% |
| 2024-12-31 | $27.52 Billion | $6.68 Billion | 0.243x | -24.95% |
| 2023-12-31 | $28.52 Billion | $9.23 Billion | 0.324x | +1146.63% |
| 2022-12-31 | $25.47 Billion | $661.00 Million | 0.026x | +17.16% |
| 2021-12-31 | $19.82 Billion | $439.00 Million | 0.022x | -57.26% |
| 2020-12-31 | $19.64 Billion | $1.02 Billion | 0.052x | +270.79% |
| 2019-12-31 | $22.54 Billion | $315.00 Million | 0.014x | -92.73% |
| 2018-12-31 | $22.73 Billion | $4.37 Billion | 0.192x | -19.67% |
| 2017-12-31 | $22.90 Billion | $5.48 Billion | 0.239x | +3.57% |
| 2016-12-31 | $20.85 Billion | $4.82 Billion | 0.231x | -12.04% |
| 2015-12-31 | $21.35 Billion | $5.61 Billion | 0.263x | +31.62% |
| 2014-12-31 | $21.24 Billion | $4.24 Billion | 0.200x | -28.44% |
| 2013-12-31 | $19.95 Billion | $5.56 Billion | 0.279x | -4.22% |
| 2012-12-31 | $18.09 Billion | $5.27 Billion | 0.291x | +18.61% |
| 2011-12-31 | $16.45 Billion | $4.04 Billion | 0.246x | +21.16% |
| 2010-12-31 | $15.03 Billion | $3.04 Billion | 0.203x | +63.70% |
| 2009-12-31 | $14.72 Billion | $1.82 Billion | 0.124x | -35.37% |
| 2008-12-31 | $15.62 Billion | $2.99 Billion | 0.192x | -32.58% |
| 2007-12-31 | $18.51 Billion | $5.26 Billion | 0.284x | -16.26% |
| 2006-12-31 | $18.61 Billion | $6.31 Billion | 0.339x | -11.95% |
| 2005-12-31 | $15.05 Billion | $5.80 Billion | 0.385x | +1.61% |
| 2004-12-31 | $7.80 Billion | $2.96 Billion | 0.379x | +53.55% |
| 2003-12-31 | $5.74 Billion | $1.42 Billion | 0.247x | +301.27% |
| 2002-12-31 | $4.42 Billion | $272.30 Million | 0.062x | -70.65% |
| 2001-12-31 | $4.32 Billion | $905.51 Million | 0.210x | -40.73% |
| 2000-12-31 | $1.70 Billion | $601.30 Million | 0.354x | -11.79% |
| 1999-12-31 | $1.08 Billion | $435.10 Million | 0.401x | +162.55% |
| 1998-12-31 | $1.09 Billion | $165.80 Million | 0.153x | -19.93% |
| 1997-12-31 | $1.16 Billion | $221.10 Million | 0.191x | -24.83% |
| 1996-12-31 | $1.09 Billion | $275.80 Million | 0.254x | +69.58% |
| 1995-12-31 | $1.04 Billion | $155.80 Million | 0.150x | +125.35% |
| 1994-12-31 | $1.03 Billion | $68.10 Million | 0.066x | -59.75% |
| 1993-12-31 | $856.10 Million | $141.30 Million | 0.165x | -9.54% |
| 1992-12-31 | $835.80 Million | $152.50 Million | 0.182x | -29.87% |
| 1991-12-31 | $702.60 Million | $182.80 Million | 0.260x | -10.54% |
| 1990-12-31 | $675.30 Million | $196.40 Million | 0.291x | +255.77% |
| 1989-12-31 | $530.90 Million | $43.40 Million | 0.082x | -- |
About Valero Energy Corporation
Valero Energy Corporation manufactures, markets, and sells petroleum-based and low-carbon liquid transportation fuels and petrochemical products in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Latin America, Mexico, Peru, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Refining, Renewable Diesel, and Ethanol. The company produces California Reformulated Gasoline Blendstock for… Read more