GURU.Markets stock price, segment price, and overall market index valuation
The company's share price Valero Energy
Valero Energy is one of the largest and most efficient independent oil refiners in the world. Its profitability depends on the "crack spread"—the difference between the price of crude oil and refined petroleum products. The company is also a major ethanol producer.
Share prices of companies in the market segment - Oil and gas exploration
Valero is one of the world's largest independent oil refiners. We classify it as part of the Oil and Gas Exploration sector, and the chart below reflects the dynamics of this segment, which is highly dependent on refining margins and gasoline prices.
Broad Market Index - GURU.Markets
Valero Energy is one of the world's largest independent refiners. Its significant market capitalization earns it a prominent place in the GURU.Markets index. The chart below represents the entire market. See how Valero shares compare to the overall trend.
Change in the price of a company, segment, and market as a whole per day
VLO - Daily change in the company's share price Valero Energy
The daily price change for Valero, a major oil refiner, demonstrates its high sensitivity to gasoline and oil prices. While the chart of these fluctuations is unspectacular, it is an important component of the formulas on System.GURU.Markets.
Daily change in the price of a set of shares in a market segment - Oil and gas exploration
Valero Energy Corporation is one of the largest independent oil refiners. This chart reflects the high volatility of the energy sector. Comparing it with VLO's performance helps us understand how much its profitability depends on the refining crack spread, which can be more volatile than oil prices.
Daily change in the price of a broad market stock, index - GURU.Markets
Valero Energy is one of the largest oil refiners in the world. Its business depends on the spread between crude oil and refined product prices (crack spreads), making it volatile. The chart below shows overall market volatility, which is also influenced by this important segment of the energy sector.
Dynamics of market capitalization of the company, segment and the market as a whole over 12 months
Annual dynamics of the company's market capitalization Valero Energy
Valero is one of the largest oil refiners in the world. Its business is extremely sensitive to the difference between crude oil and refined product prices (crack spreads). The year-over-year stock price performance shown in the chart directly reflects this volatile margin.
Annual dynamics of market capitalization of the market segment - Oil and gas exploration
Valero Energy Corporation is one of the largest and most efficient independent refiners in the world. Its profitability is directly dependent on refining margins and fuel demand. This chart shows how its operational excellence and scale enable it to outperform its competitors in a cyclical industry.
Annual dynamics of market capitalization of broad market stocks, index - GURU.Markets
Valero Energy is one of the world's largest independent oil refiners. Like other companies in the sector, its profitability depends on crack spreads. Valero's stock price is cyclical and reflects fuel demand, which is closely linked to overall economic activity and population mobility.
Dynamics of market capitalization of the company, segment and the market as a whole for the month
Monthly dynamics of the company's market capitalization Valero Energy
Valero Energy, one of the largest independent oil refiners, is dependent on market conditions. The monthly fluctuations on the chart reflect refining margins (the difference between the price of oil and gasoline), seasonal fuel demand, and the operational efficiency of its refineries.
Monthly dynamics of market capitalization of the market segment - Oil and gas exploration
This chart shows the dynamics of the oil refining sector, where Valero is one of the largest players. Its movements reflect refining margins (crack spreads), which depend on the difference between crude oil and petroleum product prices, as well as fuel demand.
Monthly dynamics of market capitalization of broad market stocks, index - GURU.Markets
Valero Energy is one of the world's largest independent oil refiners. The company is also a major producer of renewable fuels such as ethanol. The chart below shows general market trends. How closely does Valero's stock, which is dependent on refining margins, correlate with these trends?
Dynamics of market capitalization of the company, segment and the market as a whole for the week
Weekly dynamics of the company's market capitalization Valero Energy
Shares of Valero Energy, one of the largest independent oil refiners, fluctuate weekly based on their profit margin (crack spread). Price movements are a direct response to the difference between the cost of crude oil and the price of gasoline and diesel, making them a barometer of fuel market profitability.
Weekly dynamics of market capitalization of the market segment - Oil and gas exploration
The oil refining industry is a sector whose profitability is determined weekly by the difference between crude oil and gasoline prices. This "crack spread" is a key driver for all players. The chart shows this overall margin, allowing for a comparison of Valero's operating efficiency.
Weekly dynamics of market capitalization of stocks of the broad market, index - GURU.Markets
Valero Energy is one of the largest independent oil refiners in the world. Its profitability depends on refining margins (crack spreads), not just the oil price. This chart will help you understand what influences Valero shares more—industry-specific factors or overall market sentiment.
Market capitalization of the company, segment and market as a whole
VLO - Market capitalization of the company Valero Energy
Valero Energy's market capitalization chart tells the story of one of the world's most efficient oil refiners. Its performance is highly dependent on market conditions and refining margins. Price increases during periods of high gasoline prices reflect the market's assessment of the company's operational excellence and ability to extract maximum profit from every drop of oil.
VLO - Share of the company's market capitalization Valero Energy within the market segment - Oil and gas exploration
Valero Energy is one of the world's largest independent oil refiners. Its enormous market share in the fuel market, particularly in the US, reflects the scale of its refineries. The company's market capitalization is highly dependent on refining margins (the "crack spread"), demonstrating its key role in supplying the country with gasoline and diesel fuel.
Market capitalization of the market segment - Oil and gas exploration
Valero Energy is one of the world's largest independent oil refiners. The chart below shows the overall market capitalization of this sector. Its profitability, and therefore market capitalization dynamics, depend primarily on refining margins (the "crack spread"), rather than directly on oil prices.
Market capitalization of all companies included in a broad market index - GURU.Markets
Valero Energy is one of the world's largest independent oil refiners. Its market capitalization is directly dependent on its refining margin—the difference between the price of crude oil and the cost of gasoline. The company's performance on the overall chart is a clear indicator of the profitability of the entire fuel industry and the demand for transportation fuel.
Book value capitalization of the company, segment and market as a whole
VLO - Book value capitalization of the company Valero Energy
Valero Energy's book value is its network of high-tech oil refineries, some of the most efficient in the world. This is real, industrial capital that supplies the market with high-quality fuel. How has the valuation of this industrial giant changed? The chart below illustrates its cyclical yet powerful dynamics.
VLO - Share of the company's book capitalization Valero Energy within the market segment - Oil and gas exploration
Valero Energy is one of the largest independent oil refiners, owning a network of highly efficient refineries. The chart shows the company's share of the sector's refining capacity, clearly demonstrating its colossal contribution to the physical infrastructure of fuel production.
Market segment balance sheet capitalization - Oil and gas exploration
Oil refining is a business of gigantic and complex plants, making it extremely capital-intensive. Valero Energy, as one of the largest independent refiners, is a prime example. Its strength and profitability are directly dependent on the efficiency of its vast physical assets.
Book value of all companies included in the broad market index - GURU.Markets
Valero Energy's assets include a powerful network of 15 oil refineries, some of the most efficient in the world. The company's book value reflects its colossal production capacity for converting crude oil into gasoline and other fuels. The chart shows the physical weight of this giant in global oil refining.
The ratio of market capitalization to book capitalization of a company, segment, and the market as a whole
Market capitalization to book capitalization ratio - Valero Energy
Valero, one of the largest oil refiners, is often valued by the market near its book value. Its book value chart reflects investors' perceptions of its current and future refining margins, which are the company's primary source of profit.
Market to book capitalization ratio in a market segment - Oil and gas exploration
Valero Energy is a leading oil refiner. Its assets are modern refineries. This chart clearly demonstrates how the company's market valuation rises and falls with refining margins. In good years, investors are willing to pay significantly more than the book value of its refineries.
Market to book capitalization ratio for the market as a whole
Valero Energy is one of the world's largest independent oil refiners. The company's value lies in its network of high-tech refineries. Valero's profitability and valuation are highly dependent on market conditions, particularly its refining margin. This metric demonstrates the cyclical nature and volatility of this capital-intensive business compared to the market average.
Debts of the company, segment and market as a whole
VLO - Company debts Valero Energy
Valero Energy, one of the largest independent oil refiners, uses debt to modernize its refineries and adapt to changing environmental standards. Debt levels fluctuate frequently depending on refining margins and capital expenditure plans. This chart shows how the company manages its finances in a highly volatile commodity market environment.
Market segment debts - Oil and gas exploration
Valero Energy is one of the world's largest independent oil refiners. The profitability of this business is highly dependent on oil prices and fuel demand, making it cyclical. This chart shows how Valero manages its debt load during different phases of the market cycle, funding refinery upgrades and maintaining financial flexibility in a volatile environment.
Market debt in general
Valero Energy is one of the largest independent oil refiners in the world. Profitability in this business is highly dependent on the spread between crude oil and refined product prices (crack spreads). This chart allows you to assess how Valero manages its debt in a highly volatile market environment and how financially resilient the company is to weather adverse cycles.
Debt to book value of the company, segment and market as a whole
The company's debt to book capitalization ratio Valero Energy
Valero Energy, one of the world's largest independent oil refiners, operates in a capital-intensive business with volatile earnings. This chart shows the company's debt load. This is a key indicator of its financial stability, especially during periods of low refining profitability when debt servicing can become a challenge.
Market segment debt to market segment book capitalization - Oil and gas exploration
Valero Energy, one of the world's largest independent refiners, operates in an environment of volatile refining margins. This chart compares the company's debt to the total market capitalization of the energy sector. It provides an assessment of how effectively Valero manages its balance sheet and financial risks to maintain profitability in a cyclical industry.
Debt to book value of all companies in the market
Valero Energy, as one of the largest oil refiners, operates in a cyclical environment of oil and gasoline prices. This chart compares its debt to the total market capitalization. It allows one to assess how the company manages its financial risk and balance sheet during different phases of the global economic cycle, which impacts its margins.
P/E of the company, segment and market as a whole
P/E - Valero Energy
Valero Energy is one of the world's largest independent oil refiners and renewable fuel producers. This chart shows how the company's valuation depends on refining margins and demand for transportation fuels. A strong valuation is often associated with a strong gasoline and diesel market, as well as success in biofuels production.
P/E of the market segment - Oil and gas exploration
Valero Energy is one of the world's largest independent oil refiners and renewable fuel producers. The company's success depends largely on its crack spread. This chart shows the average valuation for the oil and gas sector, allowing investors to evaluate Valero within the context of a cyclical and capital-intensive industry.
P/E of the market as a whole
Valero Energy is one of the world's largest independent oil refiners. Its profitability is directly dependent on so-called "crack spreads"—the difference in prices between crude oil and petroleum products. To what extent is the company's valuation determined by this industry-specific metric, and to what extent is it susceptible to general market fluctuations, as illustrated by this chart?
Future P/E of the company, segment and market as a whole
Future (projected) P/E of the company Valero Energy
Valero Energy is one of the world's largest independent oil refiners. The company's future profitability is determined by its refining margins, the difference between the price of crude oil and the final products. This chart shows how the market forecasts future fuel demand and the refining industry's margins.
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Future (projected) P/E of the market segment - Oil and gas exploration
Valero Energy is one of the world's largest independent refiners, specializing in the production of transportation fuels and petroleum products. This chart compares Valero's profitability expectations with those for the industry as a whole. This provides insight into how the market views its operational efficiency and ability to maximize refining profits.
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Future (projected) P/E of the market as a whole
Valero Energy is one of the world's largest independent oil refiners. Their profits depend on the so-called "crack spread"—the difference between the price of crude oil and refined products. This market forecast chart reflects forecasts for economic activity and demand for transportation fuels, which are key to Valero's business.
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Profit of the company, segment and market as a whole
Company profit Valero Energy
Valero Energy is one of the world's largest independent oil refiners. This chart illustrates the company's ability to make money by refining crude oil into gasoline, diesel, and other fuels. Profitability is highly dependent on so-called "crack spreads"—the difference between the price of crude oil and finished petroleum products, as well as the demand for them.
Profit of companies in the market segment - Oil and gas exploration
Valero Energy is one of the world's largest independent oil refiners. This chart illustrates the cyclical profitability of the refining sector. Valero's financial results are highly dependent on the spread between crude oil and refined product prices. The efficiency of its refineries and logistics allows it to maximize profits during favorable periods.
Overall market profit
Valero Energy is one of the leading independent oil refiners. Its core business is converting crude oil into gasoline, diesel, and other products. The company's profit (refining margin) depends on fuel demand. This graph, reflecting economic activity, is key for Valero. The more people travel and transport goods, the greater the demand for its products.
Future (predicted) profit of the company, segment and market as a whole
Future (projected) profit of the company Valero Energy
Valero Energy is one of the largest independent oil refiners in the world. This chart visualizes analysts' expectations for future profits, which are directly dependent on the refining margin (crack spread). The forecast is highly sensitive to oil and gasoline prices, as well as fuel demand, which fluctuates depending on economic activity.
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Future (predicted) profit of companies in the market segment - Oil and gas exploration
Valero Energy is one of the world's largest independent oil refiners and a producer of ethanol and renewable diesel. The sector's profit projections, shown in the chart, are closely tied to refining profitability. This chart helps investors understand how Valero is optimizing its operations and diversifying into green fuels.
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Future (predicted) profit of the market as a whole
Valero Energy is one of the world's largest independent oil refiners. The company's profits depend on refining margins and demand for transportation fuels. Overall economic growth, reflected in this graph, leads to increased mobility and freight transportation, which directly increases demand for Valero's gasoline and diesel fuels.
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P/S of the company, segment and market as a whole
P/S - Valero Energy
Valero Energy is one of the world's largest independent oil refiners. The company's revenue depends on production volumes and refining margins (crack spreads). This chart shows how the market values Valero's revenue in a cyclical and capital-intensive industry. Investors use it to value the company based on current oil product market conditions.
P/S market segment - Oil and gas exploration
Valero Energy is one of the world's largest independent oil refiners and renewable fuel producers. The company's revenue is highly dependent on refining margins and demand for transportation fuels. This chart shows the average valuation in the sector, helping to understand how the market views the operational efficiency and scale of Valero's refineries.
P/S of the market as a whole
Valero Energy is one of the world's largest independent oil refiners. The company produces fuel and other petroleum products and is a major player in the ethanol market. Valero's revenue is highly dependent on feedstock prices and refining margins. This chart provides an opportunity to assess how the market perceives the company's cyclical revenue compared to average estimates.
Future P/S of the company, segment and market as a whole
Future (projected) P/S of the company Valero Energy
Valero Energy is one of the world's largest independent oil refiners. This chart shows how investors estimate the company's future earnings, which are directly dependent on its refining margin (crack spread). This estimate reflects market expectations regarding gasoline and diesel demand, as well as the difference in oil prices.
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Future (projected) P/S of the market segment - Oil and gas exploration
Valero Energy is one of the world's largest independent oil refiners and renewable fuel producers. This chart shows how the market views the company's future earnings relative to its peers. It is an indicator of investor expectations regarding refining margins and demand for transportation fuels, including biodiesel.
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Future (projected) P/S of the market as a whole
Valero Energy is one of the world's largest independent oil refiners. Its profitability depends on the demand for gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel, as well as on refining margins. This graph, reflecting economic growth expectations, serves as a direct indicator for Valero of future population mobility and business activity, which determine fuel demand.
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Sales of the company, segment and market as a whole
Company sales Valero Energy
This is a revenue chart for Valero Energy, one of the world's largest independent oil refiners. The company's revenue is directly dependent on the volume of gasoline, diesel, and other products sold, as well as on refining margins. The dynamics of this metric reflect the demand for fuel in the transportation sector and are an indicator of economic activity and population mobility.
Sales of companies in the market segment - Oil and gas exploration
Valero Energy is one of the world's largest independent oil refiners. The company buys crude oil and refines it into gasoline, diesel, and other valuable products. Its profit is the difference in prices. This chart shows revenue in the oil refining sector. It reflects both fuel demand and refining margins (crack spreads), which are key factors in Valero's success.
Overall market sales
Valero Energy is one of the world's largest independent oil refiners. Its profit is determined by the spread between the price of crude oil and the price of refined products (gasoline and diesel). This "crack spread" is highly dependent on fuel demand, which, in turn, is linked to overall economic activity, as reflected in this chart. Growing transportation and travel are key to Valero's success.
Future sales volume of the company, segment and market as a whole
Future (projected) sales of the company Valero Energy
Valero Energy is one of the world's largest independent oil refiners. This revenue forecast chart is directly dependent on refining margins and fuel demand. The increase reflects analysts' expectations for increased gasoline and diesel consumption, as well as a favorable spread between the price of crude oil and the cost of finished petroleum products.
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Future (projected) sales of companies in the market segment - Oil and gas exploration
Valero Energy is one of the world's largest independent oil refiners. The company operates plants that convert crude oil into gasoline, diesel fuel, and other valuable products, as well as produces ethanol. This chart shows projected revenues for the entire refining sector, which are directly dependent on fuel demand and the margin between the price of raw materials and finished products.
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Future (projected) sales of the market as a whole
Valero Energy is one of the largest independent oil refiners in the world. Its core business is gasoline and diesel fuel production. Therefore, forecasts for economic activity and population mobility, reflected in overall sales data, are a key indicator of future demand for transportation fuels and refinery utilization.
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Marginality of the company, segment and market as a whole
Company marginality Valero Energy
Valero Energy is one of the world's largest independent oil refiners. This chart clearly demonstrates its dependence on refining margins (the so-called "crack spread"). The company's profitability is almost entirely determined by the difference between the price of crude oil and the cost of gasoline and diesel, making its financial results highly volatile.
Market segment marginality - Oil and gas exploration
Valero Energy is one of the world's largest independent oil refiners and renewable fuel producers. The company's profitability is heavily dependent on the profitability of its refineries and the price differential between feedstock and finished products. This chart shows the average profitability in the sector. It helps assess how effectively Valero manages its assets in a cyclical industry.
Market marginality as a whole
Valero Energy is one of the world's largest independent oil refiners. Its profitability (crack spread) depends on the difference in price between crude oil and finished petroleum products. This graph of overall economic activity is important because it directly impacts demand for gasoline, diesel fuel, and jet fuel. Increased economic activity means more shipping and travel, which increases consumption.
Employees in the company, segment and market as a whole
Number of employees in the company Valero Energy
Valero Energy is one of the largest and most efficient independent refiners in the world. Operating giant refineries is a complex process that requires highly skilled personnel. This chart shows the size of the team of engineers and operators working around the clock to turn crude oil into gasoline and other fuels.
Share of the company's employees Valero Energy within the market segment - Oil and gas exploration
Valero Energy is one of the world's largest independent oil refiners. The complex and dangerous process of converting crude oil into fuel is highly labor-intensive. This chart vividly illustrates the human scale of its industrial operations, highlighting its enormous share of the refining workforce, reflecting its production power.
Number of employees in the market segment - Oil and gas exploration
Valero Energy is one of the world's largest independent oil refiners. This chart shows the scale and complexity of operations involved in converting crude oil into gasoline, diesel, and other fuels. Employment in this sector depends on demand for transportation fuels and refining profitability, making it an important indicator of economic activity.
Number of employees in the market as a whole
Valero Energy is a refining giant that converts crude oil into fuel. The company's skilled workforce is crucial to the transportation sector, and its size reflects fuel consumption trends across America, making it an important economic barometer.
Market capitalization per employee (in thousands of dollars) of the company, segment, and market as a whole
Market capitalization per employee (in thousands of dollars) of the company Valero Energy (VLO)
Valero Energy is one of the world's largest independent oil refiners. Their market capitalization is the value of their massive and complex refineries. This chart illustrates a highly capital-intensive business, where market value is created primarily by physical assets rather than a large workforce. Each employee represents millions of dollars in assets.
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Market capitalization per employee (in thousands of dollars) in the market segment - Oil and gas exploration
Valero Energy is another US oil refining giant. Like MPC and PSX, its business is a refinery, which is extremely capital-intensive. Compared to the industry average, this figure should be high. It demonstrates the enormous market value locked up in the refinery hardware per employee managing this complex operation.
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Market capitalization per employee (in thousands of dollars) for the overall market
Valero Energy is one of the world's largest independent oil refiners. This metric demonstrates how value in the refining industry is created through technological sophistication and asset scale. Modern refineries are gigantic investments managed by highly qualified teams, which translates into high salaries per employee.
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Profit per employee (in thousands of dollars) for the company, segment, and market as a whole
Profit per employee (in thousands of dollars) of the company Valero Energy (VLO)
Valero Energy is one of the world's largest independent oil refiners. Their business is buying crude oil and refining it into fuel. Profits are heavily dependent on market "crack spreads." This chart shows how efficiently their refineries operate. High profit per employee is a sign of technologically advanced and well-managed refineries.
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Profit per employee (in thousands of dollars) in the market segment - Oil and gas exploration
Valero is one of the largest oil refiners in the US. This chart shows the benchmark for the "Oil and Gas" industry, or more precisely, for "refining." Average profit per employee is volatile. It depends not on the price of oil, but on the "crack spread"—the margin between the price of crude oil and the price of gasoline. It's a capital-intensive business.
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Profit per employee (in thousands of dollars) for the market as a whole
Valero Energy is one of the world's largest independent oil refiners. The company's profitability depends heavily on the efficiency of its refineries and the team's ability to optimize feedstock procurement and product distribution. This chart shows the financial return per employee generated by this key link in the fuel supply chain.
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Sales to employees of the company, segment and market as a whole
Sales per company employee Valero Energy (VLO)
Valero Energy is one of the world's largest independent oil refiners. This chart demonstrates how capital-intensive assets generate revenue. High revenue per employee is a function of refinery throughput and crack spread, not just employee efficiency in the traditional sense.
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Sales per employee in the market segment - Oil and gas exploration
Valero Energy is one of the world's largest independent oil refiners. Their business involves purchasing crude oil and processing it into fuel at sophisticated refineries. It's a capital-intensive, margin-dependent business. This chart shows the industry average per-employee income. It helps assess how efficiently Valero's operators manage these refineries.
Sales per employee for the market as a whole
Valero Energy is one of the world's largest independent oil refiners. Their business consists of giant refineries that convert oil into fuel. Profitability is highly dependent on market conditions (crack spreads). This chart shows the large, yet volatile, revenue these industrial complexes generate per operator.
Short shares by company, segment and market as a whole
Shares shorted by company Valero Energy (VLO)
Valero Energy is one of the largest and most efficient refiners in the world, converting crude oil into gasoline and diesel. This chart shows bearish bets. Short investors are anticipating falling refining margins (spreads)—a situation where gasoline prices fall faster than oil prices, eating into Valero's profits.
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Shares shorted by market segment - Oil and gas exploration
Valero Energy is another US refining giant. Like MPC, their core business is converting crude oil into gasoline and diesel. This metric measures pessimism. "Shorting" Valero is a bet on declining refinery profitability. Investors anticipate a decline in fuel demand (for example, due to a recession or the rise of electric vehicles) or a rise in crude oil prices, which would collectively compress the "crack spread" (refiner margins).
Shares shorted by the overall market
Valero Energy is another US oil refining giant. Their business is the margin between the price of oil and the price of gasoline (the "crack spread"). This indicator, which indicates recession fears, is important for Valero. If investors anticipate a downturn, they predict a decline in economic activity, fewer car trips, and, consequently, a drop in gasoline demand.
RSI 14 indicator for a company, segment, and market as a whole
The company's RSI 14 indicator Valero Energy (VLO)
Valero is one of the largest oil refineries. Their profit is the "crack spread," the difference between the price of crude oil and the price of gasoline. This oscillator measures the speed of reaction. A sharp rise in gasoline prices (the start of the summer driving season) with stable oil prices causes euphoria in VLO shares, pushing the indicator above 70.
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RSI 14 Market Segment - Oil and gas exploration
Valero Energy is one of the world's largest independent oil refiners. They buy crude oil and sell gasoline. RSI_14_Seg for "Oil and Gas Exploration" (more precisely, "Refining") shows the "temperature" in the oil refining industry. It helps us understand whether rising VLO reflects high margins (crack spreads) or general overheating in the energy sector.
RSI 14 for the overall market
Valero Energy (VLO) is another "clean" giant refiner. They are the "kings" of gasoline. Their business is "crack spread." This market "temperature" chart represents demand expectations. Euphoria (summer, "driving season") is their "golden" time. Panic (recession) is a drop in fuel demand and a squeeze on their margins.
Analyst consensus forecast for the company's share price, the segment, and the market as a whole
Analyst consensus stock price forecast VLO (Valero Energy)
The average target price for Valero (VLO) is analysts' bet on the "crack spread," or refining margin. Their forecasts depend on the difference between crude oil and finished gasoline/diesel prices. This chart reflects their belief that strong fuel demand and limited refinery capacity will keep Valero's margins high.
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The difference between the consensus estimate and the actual stock price VLO (Valero Energy)
Valero Energy (VLO) is one of the world's largest independent refiners and a leading producer of renewable diesel. This chart provides a snapshot of the refining landscape. It measures the gap between the price and the consensus target, reflecting the growth potential analysts see in petroleum product margins and their successful diversification into renewable fuels.
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Analyst consensus forecast for stock prices by market segment - Oil and gas exploration
Valero Energy (VLO) is one of the largest and most efficient independent refiners in the world. The company is also a leader in biofuels production. This chart shows analysts' overall expectations for the refining sector. It reflects whether experts believe demand for gasoline and diesel will remain strong.
Analysts' consensus forecast for the overall market share price
Valero Energy is one of the largest and most efficient oil refiners in the world. They don't extract oil; they convert it into fuel. Their business is the cracking margin (the difference in price). Analyst expectations, shown in this chart, are a forecast for gasoline and diesel demand. If the economy grows, people drive more, and Valero makes money.
AKIMA index of the company, segment and market as a whole
AKiMA Company Index Valero Energy
Valero Energy is one of the largest and most efficient independent refiners in the world. Their business is the crack spread between the price of crude oil and the price of gasoline/diesel. They are also a major producer of ethanol. This chart is a pure indicator of refining profitability. It is highly sensitive to seasonal fuel demand and oil prices.
AKIMA Market Segment Index - Oil and gas exploration
Valero Energy is one of the largest and most efficient independent oil refiners in the world, and also a major producer of green diesel. This comprehensive index evaluates companies. The chart shows the sector average. This benchmark: how does Valero's refining efficiency and focus on green fuel differentiate it from the average competitor?
The AKIM Index for the overall market
Valero Energy is the world's largest independent oil refiner. The company profits from the crack spread—the difference between the price of crude oil and the price of gasoline/diesel. This chart, showing the average market price, is important for context. It helps assess how Valero, whose business is highly cyclical and dependent on refining margins, fits into the overall macroeconomic picture, which influences fuel demand.
