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VALVOLINE INC (VVV) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:VVV - US92047W1018 - Common Stock

31.56 USD
+0.27 (+0.86%)
Last: 11/7/2025, 8:25:49 PM
31.56 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/7/2025, 8:25:49 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, VVV scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. VVV was compared to 122 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. VVV has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. VVV has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

VVV had positive earnings in the past year.
VVV had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
VVV had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years VVV 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
VVV Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFVVV Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of VVV (10.85%) is better than 86.07% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 88.65%, VVV belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 99.18% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of VVV (11.30%) is better than 78.69% of its industry peers.
VVV had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.44%. This is below the industry average of 11.67%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (11.30%) for VVV is above the 3 year average (9.44%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.85%
ROE 88.65%
ROIC 11.3%
ROA(3y)23.41%
ROA(5y)18.75%
ROE(3y)317.01%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)9.44%
ROIC(5y)7.69%
VVV Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICVVV Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200 -200 400 -400 600

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 16.43%, VVV belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.54% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VVV has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of VVV (18.65%) is better than 95.08% of its industry peers.
VVV's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
VVV's Gross Margin of 38.49% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VVV outperforms 57.38% of its industry peers.
VVV's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 18.65%
PM (TTM) 16.43%
GM 38.49%
OM growth 3Y-1.2%
OM growth 5Y3.93%
PM growth 3Y-31.43%
PM growth 5Y8.46%
GM growth 3Y-2.85%
GM growth 5Y2.43%
VVV Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsVVV Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so VVV is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for VVV has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
VVV has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for VVV has been reduced compared to a year ago.
VVV Yearly Shares OutstandingVVV Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
VVV Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsVVV Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.23 indicates that VVV is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
VVV has a Altman-Z score of 2.23. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VVV outperforms 50.82% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VVV is 24.05, which is on the high side as it means it would take VVV, 24.05 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 24.05, VVV perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.36% of the companies in the same industry.
VVV has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.37. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
VVV has a Debt to Equity ratio of 3.37. This is in the lower half of the industry: VVV underperforms 75.41% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.37
Debt/FCF 24.05
Altman-Z 2.23
ROIC/WACC1.27
WACC8.93%
VVV Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFVVV Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

VVV has a Current Ratio of 0.73. This is a bad value and indicates that VVV is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
VVV's Current ratio of 0.73 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VVV is outperformed by 89.34% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.60 indicates that VVV may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
VVV has a Quick ratio (0.60) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.73
Quick Ratio 0.6
VVV Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesVVV Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

VVV shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 6.00%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.47% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, VVV shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.53% in the last year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -7.49% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)6%
EPS 3Y-6.49%
EPS 5Y2.47%
EPS Q2Q%4.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.53%
Revenue growth 3Y16%
Revenue growth 5Y-7.49%
Sales Q2Q%4.18%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.35% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, VVV will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 10.08% on average per year.
EPS Next Y3.95%
EPS Next 2Y10.2%
EPS Next 3Y13.35%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.88%
Revenue Next 2Y9.47%
Revenue Next 3Y10.08%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
VVV Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesVVV Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B
VVV Yearly EPS VS EstimatesVVV Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 19.85 indicates a rather expensive valuation of VVV.
VVV's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. VVV is cheaper than 70.49% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.06. VVV is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
VVV is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.55.
64.75% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VVV, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VVV to the average of the S&P500 Index (32.73), we can say VVV is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.85
Fwd PE 16.55
VVV Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVVV Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as VVV.
VVV's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 89.35
EV/EBITDA 11.65
VVV Per share dataVVV EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates VVV does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
VVV has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
VVV's earnings are expected to grow with 13.35% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)5.03
PEG (5Y)8.05
EPS Next 2Y10.2%
EPS Next 3Y13.35%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.43%, VVV has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.42, VVV pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.37, VVV is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.43%

5.2 History

VVV has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
VVV Yearly Dividends per shareVVV Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5

5.3 Sustainability

DP0%
EPS Next 2Y10.2%
EPS Next 3Y13.35%
VVV Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendVVV Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B

VALVOLINE INC

NYSE:VVV (11/7/2025, 8:25:49 PM)

After market: 31.56 0 (0%)

31.56

+0.27 (+0.86%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/amc
Earnings (Next)02-04 2026-02-04/bmo
Inst Owners112.84%
Inst Owner Change-4.31%
Ins Owners0.27%
Ins Owner Change1.56%
Market Cap4.01B
Revenue(TTM)1.69B
Net Income(TTM)278.00M
Analysts76.84
Price Target45.43 (43.95%)
Short Float %8.6%
Short Ratio6.84
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.43%
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.68%
Min EPS beat(2)-6.75%
Max EPS beat(2)3.39%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)2.61%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.75%
Max EPS beat(4)7.74%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.42%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.89%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.29%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.93%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.46%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.39%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.09%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.46%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.56%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.8%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-5.43%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-31.04%
PT rev (1m)-0.37%
PT rev (3m)2.79%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.91%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.4%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.52%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.23%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.37%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.12%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.85
Fwd PE 16.55
P/S 2.37
P/FCF 89.35
P/OCF 14.5
P/B 12.79
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.65
EPS(TTM)1.59
EY5.04%
EPS(NY)1.91
Fwd EY6.04%
FCF(TTM)0.35
FCFY1.12%
OCF(TTM)2.18
OCFY6.9%
SpS13.31
BVpS2.47
TBVpS-3.14
PEG (NY)5.03
PEG (5Y)8.05
Graham Number9.39
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.85%
ROE 88.65%
ROCE 14.13%
ROIC 11.3%
ROICexc 11.65%
ROICexgc 17.37%
OM 18.65%
PM (TTM) 16.43%
GM 38.49%
FCFM 2.65%
ROA(3y)23.41%
ROA(5y)18.75%
ROE(3y)317.01%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)9.44%
ROIC(5y)7.69%
ROICexc(3y)10.86%
ROICexc(5y)8.92%
ROICexgc(3y)16.64%
ROICexgc(5y)13.28%
ROCE(3y)11.8%
ROCE(5y)9.62%
ROICexgc growth 3Y28.72%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-9.33%
ROICexc growth 3Y23.11%
ROICexc growth 5Y-9.61%
OM growth 3Y-1.2%
OM growth 5Y3.93%
PM growth 3Y-31.43%
PM growth 5Y8.46%
GM growth 3Y-2.85%
GM growth 5Y2.43%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.66
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.37
Debt/FCF 24.05
Debt/EBITDA 2.45
Cap/Depr 200.78%
Cap/Sales 13.69%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 64.18%
Profit Quality 16.15%
Current Ratio 0.73
Quick Ratio 0.6
Altman-Z 2.23
F-Score7
WACC8.93%
ROIC/WACC1.27
Cap/Depr(3y)200.01%
Cap/Depr(5y)197.07%
Cap/Sales(3y)12.35%
Cap/Sales(5y)14.34%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)6%
EPS 3Y-6.49%
EPS 5Y2.47%
EPS Q2Q%4.44%
EPS Next Y3.95%
EPS Next 2Y10.2%
EPS Next 3Y13.35%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.53%
Revenue growth 3Y16%
Revenue growth 5Y-7.49%
Sales Q2Q%4.18%
Revenue Next Year5.88%
Revenue Next 2Y9.47%
Revenue Next 3Y10.08%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y4.33%
EBIT growth 3Y14.61%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.86%
EBIT Next Year40.69%
EBIT Next 3Y22.59%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y140.41%
FCF growth 3Y-46.11%
FCF growth 5Y-28.45%
OCF growth 1Y517.41%
OCF growth 3Y-13.1%
OCF growth 5Y-3.99%

VALVOLINE INC / VVV FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for VALVOLINE INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to VVV.


What is the valuation status for VVV stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to VALVOLINE INC (VVV). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for VALVOLINE INC?

VALVOLINE INC (VVV) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for VVV stock?

The financial health rating of VALVOLINE INC (VVV) is 3 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for VALVOLINE INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of VALVOLINE INC (VVV) is expected to grow by 3.95% in the next year.