VALVOLINE INC (VVV) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:VVV • US92047W1018
33.06 USD
-0.07 (-0.21%)
Last: Feb 3, 2026, 03:45 PM
Taking everything into account, VVV scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. VVV was compared to 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.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year VVV was profitable.
- In the past year VVV had a positive cash flow from operations.
- 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.
1.2 Ratios
- VVV's Return On Assets of 7.89% is amongst the best of the industry. VVV outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 62.25%, VVV belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.69% of the companies in the same industry.
- VVV has a better Return On Invested Capital (10.18%) than 75.21% of its industry peers.
- VVV had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.31%. This is in line with the industry average of 12.11%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.89% | ||
| ROE | 62.25% | ||
| ROIC | 10.18% |
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
- The Profit Margin of VVV (12.32%) is better than 93.39% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VVV has declined.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 18.55%, VVV belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.87% of the companies in the same industry.
- VVV's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With a Gross Margin value of 38.50%, VVV perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.02% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 | 18.55% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.32% | ||
| GM | 38.5% |
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. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), VVV is creating some value.
- VVV has less shares outstanding than it did 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.
2.2 Solvency
- VVV has an Altman-Z score of 2.21. This is not the best score and indicates that VVV is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- VVV has a Altman-Z score (2.21) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of VVV is 34.30, which is on the high side as it means it would take VVV, 34.30 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- VVV has a Debt to FCF ratio (34.30) which is in line with its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.78 is on the high side and indicates that VVV has dependencies on debt financing.
- VVV has a Debt to Equity ratio of 3.78. This is in the lower half of the industry: VVV underperforms 76.03% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.78 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 34.3 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.21 |
ROIC/WACC1.11
WACC9.17%
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.
- VVV has a Current ratio of 0.70. This is amonst the worse of the industry: VVV underperforms 88.43% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.58 indicates that VVV may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- VVV's Quick ratio of 0.58 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VVV outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.58 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.64% over the past year.
- VVV shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 1.32% yearly.
- VVV shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.64%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 18.66% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.64%
EPS 3Y-9.48%
EPS 5Y1.32%
EPS Q2Q%-2.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.64%
Revenue growth 3Y11.43%
Revenue growth 5Y18.66%
Sales Q2Q%4.2%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 16.21% 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 13.45% yearly.
EPS Next Y6.59%
EPS Next 2Y12.57%
EPS Next 3Y16.21%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year19.56%
Revenue Next 2Y14.84%
Revenue Next 3Y13.45%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 20.92, the valuation of VVV can be described as rather expensive.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, VVV is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.55% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.41, VVV is valued a bit cheaper.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.63 indicates a rather expensive valuation of VVV.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VVV is valued a bit cheaper than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.64. VVV is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.63 |
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 ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 110.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.52 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- VVV has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- VVV's earnings are expected to grow with 16.21% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)3.17
PEG (5Y)15.9
EPS Next 2Y12.57%
EPS Next 3Y16.21%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- VVV has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.43%.
- VVV's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.20.
- VVV's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.83.
| 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 2Y12.57%
EPS Next 3Y16.21%
NYSE:VVV (2/3/2026, 3:45:00 PM)
33.06
-0.07 (-0.21%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)11-19 2025-11-19/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-04 2026-02-04/bmo
Inst Owners113.84%
Inst Owner Change-1.66%
Ins Owners0.29%
Ins Owner Change5.5%
Market Cap4.20B
Revenue(TTM)1.71B
Net Income(TTM)210.70M
Analysts79
Price Target39.86 (20.57%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
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)-0.68%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.75%
Max EPS beat(2)3.39%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.52%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.75%
Max EPS beat(4)6.05%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.47%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-2.54%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.91%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.76%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.12%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.39%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.1%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.46%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.56%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.85%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.73%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-16.58%
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.63 | ||
| P/S | 2.46 | ||
| P/FCF | 110.63 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.15 | ||
| P/B | 12.42 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.52 |
EPS(TTM)1.58
EY4.78%
EPS(NY)1.68
Fwd EY5.09%
FCF(TTM)0.3
FCFY0.9%
OCF(TTM)2.34
OCFY7.07%
SpS13.45
BVpS2.66
TBVpS-3.16
PEG (NY)3.17
PEG (5Y)15.9
Graham Number9.73
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.89% | ||
| ROE | 62.25% | ||
| ROCE | 13.65% | ||
| ROIC | 10.18% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.41% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.45% | ||
| OM | 18.55% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.32% | ||
| GM | 38.5% | ||
| FCFM | 2.22% |
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 Turnover0.64
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.78 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 34.3 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.93 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 217.09% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 15.16% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.65 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 68.07% | ||
| Profit Quality | 18.04% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.21 |
F-Score6
WACC9.17%
ROIC/WACC1.11
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)0.64%
EPS 3Y-9.48%
EPS 5Y1.32%
EPS Q2Q%-2.17%
EPS Next Y6.59%
EPS Next 2Y12.57%
EPS Next 3Y16.21%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.64%
Revenue growth 3Y11.43%
Revenue growth 5Y18.66%
Sales Q2Q%4.2%
Revenue Next Year19.56%
Revenue Next 2Y14.84%
Revenue Next 3Y13.45%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y1.12%
EBIT growth 3Y19.09%
EBIT growth 5Y25.88%
EBIT Next Year52.45%
EBIT Next 3Y24.76%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-6.63%
FCF growth 3Y-37.03%
FCF growth 5Y-29.68%
OCF growth 1Y12.11%
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 6.59% 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%.