Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of 37.8% as of March 2026. Working capital of $10.17 Billion (current assets of $27.82 Billion minus current liabilities of $17.65 Billion) is measured against net assets of $26.93 Billion. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See how many days can Valero Energy Corporation fund operations to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
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Valero Energy Corporation Working Capital to Net Assets (1985–2025)
This chart shows how Valero Energy Corporation's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 41 annual periods from 1985 to 2025. As of March 2026, the ratio stands at 37.8%, reflecting working capital of $10.17 Billion against net assets of $26.93 Billion USD. For the complete balance sheet picture, see VLO total assets.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for Valero Energy Corporation (1985–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for Valero Energy Corporation from 1985 to 2025, covering 41 annual filings. Each row shows current assets, current liabilities, working capital, net assets, the ratio, and the change in percentage points compared to the prior year. Check Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) liquid assets ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (USD) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34.2% | $9.10 Billion | $26.61 Billion | $23.21 Billion | $14.11 Billion | ▲ +4.3 pp |
| 2024 | 29.9% | $8.24 Billion | $27.52 Billion | $23.74 Billion | $15.49 Billion | ▼ -3.1 pp |
| 2023 | 33.0% | $9.42 Billion | $28.52 Billion | $26.22 Billion | $16.80 Billion | ▲ +6.8 pp |
| 2022 | 26.2% | $6.67 Billion | $25.47 Billion | $24.13 Billion | $17.46 Billion | ▲ +4.4 pp |
| 2021 | 21.8% | $4.31 Billion | $19.82 Billion | $21.16 Billion | $16.85 Billion | ▼ -11.6 pp |
| 2020 | 33.4% | $6.56 Billion | $19.64 Billion | $15.84 Billion | $9.28 Billion | ▲ +7.6 pp |
| 2019 | 25.8% | $5.81 Billion | $22.54 Billion | $18.97 Billion | $13.16 Billion | ▼ -4.8 pp |
| 2018 | 30.6% | $6.95 Billion | $22.73 Billion | $17.68 Billion | $10.72 Billion | ▼ -5.4 pp |
| 2017 | 36.0% | $8.24 Billion | $22.90 Billion | $19.31 Billion | $11.07 Billion | ▼ -4.6 pp |
| 2016 | 40.6% | $8.47 Billion | $20.85 Billion | $16.80 Billion | $8.33 Billion | ▲ +5.0 pp |
| 2015 | 35.6% | $7.61 Billion | $21.35 Billion | $14.80 Billion | $7.19 Billion | ▲ +4.4 pp |
| 2014 | 31.2% | $6.63 Billion | $21.24 Billion | $16.61 Billion | $9.98 Billion | ▲ +0.4 pp |
| 2013 | 30.9% | $6.15 Billion | $19.95 Billion | $19.28 Billion | $13.12 Billion | ▲ +5.8 pp |
| 2012 | 25.0% | $4.53 Billion | $18.09 Billion | $16.46 Billion | $11.93 Billion | ▲ +5.2 pp |
| 2011 | 19.8% | $3.26 Billion | $16.45 Billion | $15.97 Billion | $12.71 Billion | ▼ -11.7 pp |
| 2010 | 31.5% | $4.73 Billion | $15.03 Billion | $13.52 Billion | $8.78 Billion | ▲ +10.3 pp |
| 2009 | 21.2% | $3.12 Billion | $14.72 Billion | $10.92 Billion | $7.80 Billion | ▲ +0.5 pp |
| 2008 | 20.7% | $3.24 Billion | $15.62 Billion | $9.45 Billion | $6.21 Billion | ▲ +5.2 pp |
| 2007 | 15.6% | $2.88 Billion | $18.51 Billion | $14.79 Billion | $11.91 Billion | ▲ +5.1 pp |
| 2006 | 10.4% | $1.94 Billion | $18.61 Billion | $10.76 Billion | $8.82 Billion | ▲ +4.0 pp |
| 2005 | 6.5% | $971.00 Million | $15.05 Billion | $8.28 Billion | $7.30 Billion | ▼ -2.9 pp |
| 2004 | 9.4% | $730.90 Million | $7.80 Billion | $5.26 Billion | $4.53 Billion | ▼ -3.8 pp |
| 2003 | 13.1% | $753.00 Million | $5.74 Billion | $3.82 Billion | $3.06 Billion | ▲ +1.2 pp |
| 2002 | 12.0% | $529.70 Million | $4.42 Billion | $3.54 Billion | $3.01 Billion | ▲ +26.3 pp |
| 2001 | -14.3% | $-617.10 Million | $4.32 Billion | $4.11 Billion | $4.73 Billion | ▼ -28.8 pp |
| 2000 | 14.5% | $246.07 Million | $1.70 Billion | $1.29 Billion | $1.04 Billion | ▲ +4.3 pp |
| 1999 | 10.1% | $109.90 Million | $1.08 Billion | $828.90 Million | $719.00 Million | ▼ -3.0 pp |
| 1998 | 13.1% | $142.00 Million | $1.09 Billion | $639.70 Million | $497.70 Million | ▼ -3.5 pp |
| 1997 | 16.5% | $191.70 Million | $1.16 Billion | $789.00 Million | $597.30 Million | ▲ +15.3 pp |
| 1996 | 1.2% | $13.00 Million | $1.09 Billion | $888.20 Million | $875.20 Million | ▼ -13.5 pp |
| 1995 | 14.7% | $153.20 Million | $1.04 Billion | $621.50 Million | $468.30 Million | ▲ +7.7 pp |
| 1994 | 7.0% | $72.10 Million | $1.03 Billion | $532.90 Million | $460.80 Million | ▼ -2.6 pp |
| 1993 | 9.6% | $82.50 Million | $856.10 Million | $235.50 Million | $153.00 Million | ▼ -6.0 pp |
| 1992 | 15.6% | $130.30 Million | $835.80 Million | $304.80 Million | $174.50 Million | ▼ -1.6 pp |
| 1991 | 17.2% | $120.60 Million | $702.60 Million | $288.30 Million | $167.70 Million | ▼ -7.4 pp |
| 1990 | 24.5% | $165.60 Million | $675.30 Million | $315.00 Million | $149.40 Million | ▲ +0.9 pp |
| 1989 | 23.6% | $125.40 Million | $530.90 Million | $247.10 Million | $121.70 Million | ▲ +6.2 pp |
| 1988 | 17.4% | $88.60 Million | $507.90 Million | $165.60 Million | $77.00 Million | ▲ +3.2 pp |
| 1987 | 14.3% | $70.20 Million | $492.40 Million | $168.50 Million | $98.30 Million | ▲ +17.1 pp |
| 1986 | -2.9% | $-10.90 Million | $377.30 Million | $312.10 Million | $323.00 Million | ▼ -32.4 pp |
| 1985 | 29.5% | $142.30 Million | $482.90 Million | $502.80 Million | $360.50 Million | — |