VALVOLINE INC (VVV) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:VVV • US92047W1018
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This VVV fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. VVV Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- VVV had positive earnings in the past year.
- VVV had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years VVV has always been profitable.
- VVV had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of 2.54%, VVV perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.28% of the companies in the same industry.
- VVV's Return On Equity of 28.06% is amongst the best of the industry. VVV outperforms 84.55% of its industry peers.
- VVV has a better Return On Invested Capital (6.64%) than 62.60% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VVV is in line with the industry average of 13.24%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (6.64%) for VVV is well below the 3 year average (11.31%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that VVV had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.54% | ||
| ROE | 28.06% | ||
| ROIC | 6.64% |
ROA(3y)21.9%
ROA(5y)18.26%
ROE(3y)291.62%
ROE(5y)265.15%
ROIC(3y)11.31%
ROIC(5y)9.35%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 4.91%, VVV is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- VVV's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- VVV's Operating Margin of 15.39% is amongst the best of the industry. VVV outperforms 93.50% of its industry peers.
- VVV's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- VVV has a Gross Margin of 38.58%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VVV outperforms 55.28% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VVV has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.39% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.91% | ||
| GM | 38.58% |
OM growth 3Y6.87%
OM growth 5Y6.08%
PM growth 3Y-28.93%
PM growth 5Y-22.32%
GM growth 3Y-0.03%
GM growth 5Y-1.44%
2. VVV Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- VVV has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, VVV has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, VVV has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for VVV has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- VVV has an Altman-Z score of 1.65. This is a bad value and indicates that VVV is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 1.65, VVV is not doing good in the industry: 63.41% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- VVV has a debt to FCF ratio of 28.80. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as VVV would need 28.80 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- VVV's Debt to FCF ratio of 28.80 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VVV outperforms 42.28% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 5.31 is on the high side and indicates that VVV has dependencies on debt financing.
- VVV has a Debt to Equity ratio of 5.31. This is in the lower half of the industry: VVV underperforms 79.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 5.31 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 28.8 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.65 |
ROIC/WACC0.88
WACC7.57%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.70 indicates that VVV may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 0.70, VVV is not doing good in the industry: 91.06% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.57 indicates that VVV may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- VVV has a Quick ratio of 0.57. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VVV outperforms 47.97% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 |
3. VVV Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- VVV shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 1.88%.
- VVV shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 1.32% yearly.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.90% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, VVV shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 18.66% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.88%
EPS 3Y-9.48%
EPS 5Y1.32%
EPS Q2Q%15.62%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.9%
Revenue growth 3Y11.43%
Revenue growth 5Y18.66%
Sales Q2Q%11.47%
3.2 Future
- VVV is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 15.58% yearly.
- VVV is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 13.13% yearly.
EPS Next Y8.69%
EPS Next 2Y13.26%
EPS Next 3Y15.58%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year19.56%
Revenue Next 2Y14.94%
Revenue Next 3Y13.13%
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.
- Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
4. VVV Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 20.24 indicates a rather expensive valuation of VVV.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of VVV indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: VVV is cheaper than 68.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.15. VVV is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.28 indicates a correct valuation of VVV.
- 66.67% 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 (22.12), we can say VVV is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.28 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- VVV's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of VVV is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 72.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.65 |
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.
- The decent profitability rating of VVV may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as VVV's earnings are expected to grow with 15.58% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.33
PEG (5Y)15.38
EPS Next 2Y13.26%
EPS Next 3Y15.58%
5. VVV Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.43%, VVV has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- VVV's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.79.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, VVV is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
5.3 Sustainability
DP0%
EPS Next 2Y13.26%
EPS Next 3Y15.58%
VVV Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
32.99
-0.24 (-0.72%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)02-04 2026-02-04/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-07 2026-05-07
Inst Owners116.97%
Inst Owner Change0.34%
Ins Owners0.3%
Ins Owner Change5.12%
Market Cap4.20B
Revenue(TTM)1.76B
Net Income(TTM)86.30M
Analysts79.05
Price Target42.62 (29.19%)
Short Float %11.66%
Short Ratio8.29
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)3.76%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.75%
Max EPS beat(2)12.27%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)1.04%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.75%
Max EPS beat(4)12.27%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)2.07%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)0.92%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.44%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.11%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.12%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.1%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.02%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.46%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.39%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.64%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.66%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-12.55%
PT rev (1m)-0.24%
PT rev (3m)6.92%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.25%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.08%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.97%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.38%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.28 | ||
| P/S | 2.39 | ||
| P/FCF | 72.67 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.09 | ||
| P/B | 13.66 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.65 |
EPS(TTM)1.63
EY4.94%
EPS(NY)2.03
Fwd EY6.14%
FCF(TTM)0.45
FCFY1.38%
OCF(TTM)2.52
OCFY7.64%
SpS13.81
BVpS2.42
TBVpS-7.83
PEG (NY)2.33
PEG (5Y)15.38
Graham Number9.41304 (-71.47%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.54% | ||
| ROE | 28.06% | ||
| ROCE | 8.91% | ||
| ROIC | 6.64% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.8% | ||
| ROICexgc | 12.13% | ||
| OM | 15.39% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.91% | ||
| GM | 38.58% | ||
| FCFM | 3.29% |
ROA(3y)21.9%
ROA(5y)18.26%
ROE(3y)291.62%
ROE(5y)265.15%
ROIC(3y)11.31%
ROIC(5y)9.35%
ROICexc(3y)12.73%
ROICexc(5y)10.28%
ROICexgc(3y)19.68%
ROICexgc(5y)15.39%
ROCE(3y)15.17%
ROCE(5y)12.55%
ROICexgc growth 3Y25.94%
ROICexgc growth 5Y22.17%
ROICexc growth 3Y22.53%
ROICexc growth 5Y20.78%
OM growth 3Y6.87%
OM growth 5Y6.08%
PM growth 3Y-28.93%
PM growth 5Y-22.32%
GM growth 3Y-0.03%
GM growth 5Y-1.44%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.52
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 5.31 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 28.8 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.13 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 210.57% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 14.96% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.11% | ||
| Profit Quality | 66.98% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.65 |
F-Score6
WACC7.57%
ROIC/WACC0.88
Cap/Depr(3y)210.75%
Cap/Depr(5y)194.73%
Cap/Sales(3y)13.84%
Cap/Sales(5y)13.22%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.88%
EPS 3Y-9.48%
EPS 5Y1.32%
EPS Q2Q%15.62%
EPS Next Y8.69%
EPS Next 2Y13.26%
EPS Next 3Y15.58%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.9%
Revenue growth 3Y11.43%
Revenue growth 5Y18.66%
Sales Q2Q%11.47%
Revenue Next Year19.56%
Revenue Next 2Y14.94%
Revenue Next 3Y13.13%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-16.35%
EBIT growth 3Y19.09%
EBIT growth 5Y25.88%
EBIT Next Year53.62%
EBIT Next 3Y24.16%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y129.63%
FCF growth 3Y-37.03%
FCF growth 5Y-29.68%
OCF growth 1Y2729.51%
OCF growth 3Y1.5%
OCF growth 5Y-4.39%
VALVOLINE INC / VVV Fundamental Analysis 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 of VALVOLINE INC (VVV) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to VALVOLINE INC (VVV). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of VVV stock?
VALVOLINE INC (VVV) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for VVV stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for VALVOLINE INC (VVV) is 20.24 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 13.66.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for VVV stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of VALVOLINE INC (VVV) is expected to grow by 8.69% in the next year.