VALVOLINE INC (VVV) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:VVV • US92047W1018

37.53 USD
+0.77 (+2.09%)
At close: Feb 6, 2026
37.53 USD
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After Hours: 2/6/2026, 7:12:03 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

Overall VVV gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated VVV against 121 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. VVV scores excellent on profitability, 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

  • In the past year VVV was profitable.
  • VVV had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years VVV has always been profitable.
  • 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's Return On Assets of 2.54% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VVV outperforms 57.02% of its industry peers.
  • VVV's Return On Equity of 28.06% is amongst the best of the industry. VVV outperforms 87.60% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 6.64%, VVV is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for VVV is in line with the industry average of 12.04%.
  • 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's Profit Margin of 4.91% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VVV outperforms 75.21% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VVV has declined.
  • The Operating Margin of VVV (15.39%) is better than 92.56% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VVV has grown nicely.
  • VVV's Gross Margin of 38.58% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VVV outperforms 57.85% of its industry peers.
  • VVV's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
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. Health

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.
  • The number of shares outstanding for VVV has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, VVV has less shares outstanding
  • 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

  • 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.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of VVV (28.80) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 5.31 is on the high side and indicates that VVV has dependencies on debt financing.
  • VVV has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (5.31) than 78.51% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 5.31
Debt/FCF 28.8
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.72
WACC9.18%
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

  • A Current Ratio of 0.70 indicates that VVV may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • VVV's Current ratio of 0.70 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VVV is outperformed by 88.43% of its industry peers.
  • 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 53.72% of 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. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.88% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.32% on average over the past years.
  • Looking at the last year, VVV shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.90% in the last 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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 16.10% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • VVV is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 13.37% yearly.
EPS Next Y6.86%
EPS Next 2Y12.66%
EPS Next 3Y16.1%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year19.21%
Revenue Next 2Y14.69%
Revenue Next 3Y13.37%
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 estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in 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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • VVV is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.02.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, VVV is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.07% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.92, VVV is valued at the same level.
  • VVV is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.71.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VVV is valued a bit cheaper than 66.12% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 27.78. VVV is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.02
Fwd PE 18.71
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 ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 82.57
EV/EBITDA 15.85
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 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 16.10% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)3.35
PEG (5Y)17.49
EPS Next 2Y12.66%
EPS Next 3Y16.1%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • VVV has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.43%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.19, VVV pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • VVV's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.83.
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 2Y12.66%
EPS Next 3Y16.1%
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

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VALVOLINE INC

NYSE:VVV (2/6/2026, 7:12:03 PM)

After market: 37.53 0 (0%)

37.53

+0.77 (+2.09%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)02-04
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners113.84%
Inst Owner Change-1.66%
Ins Owners0.29%
Ins Owner Change5.5%
Market Cap4.77B
Revenue(TTM)1.76B
Net Income(TTM)86.30M
Analysts79
Price Target39.92 (6.37%)
Short Float %10.71%
Short Ratio5.58
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)0.02%
PT rev (3m)-12.27%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.13%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.97%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.78%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.26%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.24%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.57%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.02
Fwd PE 18.71
P/S 2.71
P/FCF 82.57
P/OCF 14.88
P/B 15.51
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 15.85
EPS(TTM)1.63
EY4.34%
EPS(NY)2.01
Fwd EY5.34%
FCF(TTM)0.45
FCFY1.21%
OCF(TTM)2.52
OCFY6.72%
SpS13.82
BVpS2.42
TBVpS-7.84
PEG (NY)3.35
PEG (5Y)17.49
Graham Number9.42
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 N/A
F-Score6
WACC9.18%
ROIC/WACC0.72
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 Y6.86%
EPS Next 2Y12.66%
EPS Next 3Y16.1%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.9%
Revenue growth 3Y11.43%
Revenue growth 5Y18.66%
Sales Q2Q%11.47%
Revenue Next Year19.21%
Revenue Next 2Y14.69%
Revenue Next 3Y13.37%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-16.35%
EBIT growth 3Y19.09%
EBIT growth 5Y25.88%
EBIT Next Year52.45%
EBIT Next 3Y24.76%
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 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.


Can you provide the profitability details for VALVOLINE INC?

VALVOLINE INC (VVV) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for VALVOLINE INC (VVV) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of VALVOLINE INC (VVV) is expected to grow by 6.86% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for VVV stock?

The dividend rating of VALVOLINE INC (VVV) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.