Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 277 days as of March 2026. Defensive assets of $13.41 Billion (cash $-, short-term investments $-, receivables $13.41 Billion) cover 277 days of daily cash needs of $48.36 Million/day. Check how tangible is Valero Energy Corporation's equity to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
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Valero Energy Corporation Defensive Interval Ratio (1985–2025)
This chart shows how Valero Energy Corporation's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 41 annual periods from 1985 to 2025. As of March 2026, the ratio stands at 277 days, meaning defensive assets of $13.41 Billion can fund 277 days of operations without new revenue. Also explore Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) equity growth momentum to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Valero Energy Corporation (1985–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Valero Energy Corporation from 1985 to 2025, covering 41 annual filings. Each row shows defensive assets, daily cash need, the DIR in days, and the change in days compared to the prior year. For live market cap and the full company financial profile, see VLO market cap overview.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (USD) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 377 days | $14.56 Billion | $38.65 Million/day | $4.69 Billion | $- | ▲ +15 days |
| 2024 | 362 days | $15.37 Billion | $42.45 Million/day | $4.66 Billion | $- | ▼ -30 days |
| 2023 | 392 days | $18.06 Billion | $46.03 Million/day | $5.42 Billion | $111.00 Million | ▲ +42 days |
| 2022 | 351 days | $16.78 Billion | $47.84 Million/day | $4.86 Billion | $- | ▲ +37 days |
| 2021 | 314 days | $14.50 Billion | $46.17 Million/day | $4.12 Billion | $- | ▼ -56 days |
| 2020 | 370 days | $9.42 Billion | $25.43 Million/day | $3.31 Billion | $- | ▲ +52 days |
| 2019 | 319 days | $11.49 Billion | $36.05 Million/day | $2.58 Billion | $- | ▼ -33 days |
| 2018 | 351 days | $10.33 Billion | $29.38 Million/day | $2.98 Billion | $- | ▼ -70 days |
| 2017 | 421 days | $12.77 Billion | $30.33 Million/day | $5.85 Billion | $0.00 | ▼ -49 days |
| 2016 | 470 days | $10.72 Billion | $22.82 Million/day | $4.82 Billion | $0.00 | ▲ +232 days |
| 2015 | 238 days | $4.68 Billion | $19.71 Million/day | $- | $0.00 | ▲ +19 days |
| 2014 | 219 days | $5.98 Billion | $27.34 Million/day | $- | $0.00 | ▼ -27 days |
| 2013 | 245 days | $8.82 Billion | $35.95 Million/day | $- | $0.00 | ▼ -10 days |
| 2012 | 255 days | $8.34 Billion | $32.68 Million/day | $- | $0.00 | ▼ -1 days |
| 2011 | 256 days | $8.92 Billion | $34.82 Million/day | $- | $0.00 | ▲ +51 days |
| 2010 | 205 days | $4.93 Billion | $24.07 Million/day | $- | $0.00 | ▼ -19 days |
| 2009 | 224 days | $4.78 Billion | $21.36 Million/day | $- | $122.00 Million | ▲ +46 days |
| 2008 | 178 days | $3.03 Billion | $17.01 Million/day | $- | $131.00 Million | ▼ -59 days |
| 2007 | 237 days | $7.72 Billion | $32.64 Million/day | $- | $31.00 Million | ▲ +53 days |
| 2006 | 184 days | $4.45 Billion | $24.17 Million/day | $- | $31.00 Million | ▲ +4 days |
| 2005 | 180 days | $3.59 Billion | $20.01 Million/day | $- | $30.00 Million | ▲ +30 days |
| 2004 | 150 days | $1.86 Billion | $12.42 Million/day | $- | $24.50 Million | ▼ -13 days |
| 2003 | 163 days | $1.37 Billion | $8.40 Million/day | $- | $43.70 Million | ▼ -29 days |
| 2002 | 193 days | $1.59 Billion | $8.24 Million/day | $- | $30.30 Million | ▲ +114 days |
| 2001 | 79 days | $1.02 Billion | $12.96 Million/day | $- | $76.62 Million | ▼ -127 days |
| 2000 | 206 days | $585.89 Million | $2.85 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +17 days |
| 1999 | 189 days | $372.50 Million | $1.97 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -19 days |
| 1998 | 208 days | $283.50 Million | $1.36 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -16 days |
| 1997 | 224 days | $366.30 Million | $1.64 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +156 days |
| 1996 | 68 days | $162.50 Million | $2.40 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -197 days |
| 1995 | 264 days | $339.20 Million | $1.28 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +80 days |
| 1994 | 184 days | $232.30 Million | $1.26 Million/day | $- | $- | ▲ +30 days |
| 1993 | 154 days | $64.50 Million | $419.18K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -55 days |
| 1992 | 209 days | $99.80 Million | $478.08K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +86 days |
| 1991 | 123 days | $56.30 Million | $459.45K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -48 days |
| 1990 | 171 days | $69.90 Million | $409.32K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -74 days |
| 1989 | 244 days | $81.50 Million | $333.42K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +21 days |
| 1988 | 224 days | $47.20 Million | $210.96K/day | $- | $- | ▲ +50 days |
| 1987 | 174 days | $46.90 Million | $269.32K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -27 days |
| 1986 | 201 days | $178.30 Million | $884.93K/day | $- | $- | ▼ -51 days |
| 1985 | 252 days | $249.00 Million | $987.67K/day | $- | $- | — |