VALVOLINE INC (VVV) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:VVVUS92047W1018

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32.37 USD
-0.62 (-1.88%)
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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.

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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.
  • 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • VVV has a Return On Assets (2.54%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 28.06%, VVV belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.55% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of VVV (6.64%) is better 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 3 year average ROIC (11.31%) for VVV is well above the current ROIC(6.64%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector 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%
VVV Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICVVV Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200 -200 400 -400 600

1.3 Margins

  • VVV has a better Profit Margin (4.91%) than 77.24% of its industry peers.
  • 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's Gross Margin of 38.58% is in line compared 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 RankSector 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%
VVV Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsVVV Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60 80

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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
  • VVV has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • VVV has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
VVV Yearly Shares OutstandingVVV Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M
VVV Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsVVV Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.65, we must say that VVV is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • VVV has a worse Altman-Z score (1.65) than 63.41% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • VVV has a Debt/Equity ratio of 5.31. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 5.31, VVV is doing worse than 79.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 5.31
Debt/FCF 28.8
Altman-Z 1.65
ROIC/WACC0.88
WACC7.57%
VVV Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFVVV Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

  • VVV has a Current Ratio of 0.70. This is a bad value and indicates that VVV is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.70, VVV is doing worse than 91.06% of the companies in the same industry.
  • VVV has a Quick Ratio of 0.70. 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 has a Quick ratio (0.57) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.7
Quick Ratio 0.57
VVV Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesVVV Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. VVV Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.88% over the past year.
  • Measured over the past 5 years, VVV shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 1.32% on average per year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.90% in the past year.
  • VVV shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 18.66% yearly.
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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.58% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 13.13% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
  • 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.
VVV Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesVVV Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 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 2028 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. VVV Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 19.86, the valuation of VVV can be described as rather expensive.
  • 68.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VVV, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • VVV's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.15.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.97, the valuation of VVV can be described as correct.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VVV is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • VVV's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.12.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.86
Fwd PE 15.97
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

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of VVV is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • VVV's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 71.3
EV/EBITDA 14.65
VVV Per share dataVVV EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 -5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
  • The decent profitability rating of VVV may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • VVV's earnings are expected to grow with 15.58% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.29
PEG (5Y)15.09
EPS Next 2Y13.26%
EPS Next 3Y15.58%

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5. VVV Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • VVV has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.43%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.79, VVV pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • VVV's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
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 2Y13.26%
EPS Next 3Y15.58%
VVV Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendVVV Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B

VVV Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

VALVOLINE INC

NYSE:VVV (4/28/2026, 1:09:03 PM)

32.37

-0.62 (-1.88%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)02-04
Earnings (Next)05-07
Inst Owners116.97%
Inst Owner Change0.34%
Ins Owners0.3%
Ins Owner Change5.12%
Market Cap4.12B
Revenue(TTM)1.76B
Net Income(TTM)86.30M
Analysts79.05
Price Target42.62 (31.67%)
Short Float %11.66%
Short Ratio8.29
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)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 RankSector Rank
PE 19.86
Fwd PE 15.97
P/S 2.34
P/FCF 71.3
P/OCF 12.85
P/B 13.4
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 14.65
EPS(TTM)1.63
EY5.04%
EPS(NY)2.03
Fwd EY6.26%
FCF(TTM)0.45
FCFY1.4%
OCF(TTM)2.52
OCFY7.78%
SpS13.81
BVpS2.42
TBVpS-7.83
PEG (NY)2.29
PEG (5Y)15.09
Graham Number9.41304 (-70.92%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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

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


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


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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 19.86 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 13.4.


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.