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Interactive 5-year forecast and DCF for Valero Energy. Adjust revenue growth, gross margin, capex intensity, WACC, and terminal growth - see revenue, free cash flow, and enterprise value update in real time. Seeded from Valero Energy’s most recent SEC filings.

Revenue FY30
$208.01B
from $144.77B
FCF FY30
$273.6M
Margin 0.1%
Enterprise value
$7.68B
0.1× LTM revenue
Equity value
$1.87B
Net debt $5.81B
Revenue & free cash flow - history and 5-year forecast
Line (area)
Bars
Historicals from SEC EDGAR (grey). Forecast years (color) update live as you move the sliders.

Assumptions

Revenue growth (annual)
7.5%
-10.0%baseline 7.5%40.0%
Gross margin
5.0%
5.0%baseline 5.0%90.0%
Capex % of revenue
2.5%
0.0%baseline 2.5%30.0%
WACC (discount rate)
9.00%
4.0%baseline 9.0%18.0%
Terminal growth
2.50%
0.0%baseline 2.5%5.0%

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Keep iterating on the Valero Energy forecast in Excel. The downloadable sample has every assumption you see here plus a fully integrated income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, and debt schedule - five years of SEC historicals and live formulas in a fully editable workbook.

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Income statement, green brand palette
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Income statement, red brand palette

Frequently asked

What does Valero Energy Corporation do?+

Valero Energy Corporation is a multinational manufacturer and marketer of petroleum-based and low-carbon liquid transportation fuels and petrochemical products. The company operates 15 petroleum refineries and significant renewable fuel production facilities across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

What are Valero Energy's primary revenue sources and business segments?+

Valero Energy's primary revenue comes from its Refining segment, which accounts for approximately 94% of total revenue. Additional revenue streams include Renewable Diesel and Ethanol, each contributing about 3% of total revenue. The company's business model is highly dependent on fluctuating crack spreads, renewable fuel margins, and refinery utilization rates.

What is Valero Energy's typical capital expenditure strategy?+

Valero Energy typically allocates approximately $1.9 billion to $2.0 billion annually to capital expenditures, with about $1.5 billion dedicated to sustaining (maintenance) capex. The remaining $500 million is directed towards growth projects, such as FCC unit optimization and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) upgrades.

How does the financial model evaluate Valero Energy's equity valuation?+

The financial model evaluates Valero Energy's equity valuation and cash flow generation capacity by analyzing the impact of key industry drivers. These drivers include fluctuating crack spreads, renewable fuel margins, and refinery utilization rates, which are crucial for determining shareholder returns.

Can I download an Excel financial model for Valero Energy?+

Yes, an Excel financial model for Valero Energy is available for download. This model provides a forecast horizon from FY2026 to FY2030, offering insights into the company's future financial performance.

How does working capital impact Valero Energy's cash flows?+

Valero Energy's working capital profile can lead to highly volatile cash flows, with net working capital swinging by billions of dollars quarter-to-quarter. This volatility is primarily driven by changes in the spot price of crude oil, which significantly affects inventory values.

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