VLO FCF Yield: current value, 10-year range and year-by-year history
Cash & Leverage
VLO's fcf yield is right around its 10-year median of 9.6%.
FCF Yield History
VLO FCF Yield by year
Yearly range of VLO’s fcf yield from 2016 to 2026. Over the full period it ranged from -6.3% to 35.3%, averaging 10.3%.
| Year | Low | Average | High | Year-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7.0% | 9.1% | 13.2% | 9.3% |
| 2025 | 6.8% | 10.1% | 14.0% | 11.0% |
| 2024 | 10.4% | 13.8% | 19.1% | 13.1% |
| 2023 | 18.1% | 24.6% | 35.3% | 24.3% |
| 2022 | 8.1% | 15.1% | 22.0% | 18.5% |
| 2021 | -3.7% | 0.8% | 13.7% | 13.7% |
| 2020 | -6.3% | 1.9% | 14.3% | -3.7% |
| 2019 | 5.0% | 7.7% | 10.1% | 5.0% |
| 2018 | 5.1% | 7.6% | 10.8% | 7.3% |
| 2017 | 8.7% | 11.5% | 14.2% | 8.7% |
| 2016 | 9.3% | 11.1% | 14.0% | 9.4% |
Free cash flow generated divided by market capitalisation. Often more reliable than earnings yield because it reflects actual cash — harder to inflate through accounting choices.
Free Cash Flow / Market Cap × 100%Think of it as the "cash earnings yield" on your investment. High FCF yield vs history suggests the market may be undervaluing the company's real cash generation ability.
- FCF can be lumpy year-to-year due to irregular capex or working capital swings. Look at 3–5 year trends, not single-year readings.
- Businesses intentionally reinvesting for growth will show low or negative FCF yield by design — this metric is less useful for high-growth phase companies.
Is VLO FCF Yield High or Low Right Now?
Valero Energy Corporation's FCF Yield is currently 9.3%, which is around average relative to its 10-year historical range. The 10-year median FCF Yield for VLO is approximately 9.6%. See all VLO valuation metrics →
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