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VALVOLINE INC (VVV) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:VVV - US92047W1018 - Common Stock

33.71 USD
-0.12 (-0.35%)
Last: 10/24/2025, 8:04:00 PM
33.71 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 10/24/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

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. While VVV has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. VVV has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


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.
In the past 5 years VVV has always been profitable.
VVV had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
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

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 10.85%, VVV belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.95% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 88.65%, VVV belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 99.17% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 11.30%, VVV is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.51% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for VVV is below the industry average of 11.83%.
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 97.52% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VVV has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 18.65%, VVV belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.04% of the companies in the same industry.
VVV's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 38.49%, VVV is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.85% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VVV has grown nicely.
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

VVV has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
VVV has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for VVV has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, VVV has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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

VVV has an Altman-Z score of 2.31. 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 (2.31) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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.
VVV has a Debt to FCF ratio (24.05) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.37 is on the high side and indicates that VVV has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of VVV (3.37) is worse than 76.03% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.37
Debt/FCF 24.05
Altman-Z 2.31
ROIC/WACC1.25
WACC9.03%
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

A Current Ratio of 0.73 indicates that VVV may have some problems paying 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 89.26% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.60 indicates that VVV may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
VVV's Quick ratio of 0.60 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VVV outperforms 57.85% of 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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.53% in the past year.
VVV shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -7.49% yearly.
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 2Y10.22%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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 21.20 indicates a rather expensive valuation of VVV.
69.42% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VVV, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.89, VVV is valued a bit cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.67 indicates a rather expensive valuation of VVV.
VVV's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. VVV is cheaper than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
VVV is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.99, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.2
Fwd PE 17.67
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.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as VVV.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 95.43
EV/EBITDA 12.29
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.
The excellent 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 13.35% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)5.37
PEG (5Y)8.6
EPS Next 2Y10.22%
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 5.23, VVV pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, 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 2Y10.22%
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 (10/24/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 33.71 0 (0%)

33.71

-0.12 (-0.35%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)08-06 2025-08-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-06 2025-11-06/amc
Inst Owners112.84%
Inst Owner Change-0.11%
Ins Owners0.27%
Ins Owner Change1.93%
Market Cap4.28B
Revenue(TTM)1.69B
Net Income(TTM)278.00M
Analysts76.84
Price Target45.6 (35.27%)
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%
PT rev (3m)3.97%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.49%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.31%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.52%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.15%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.29%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.12%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.2
Fwd PE 17.67
P/S 2.53
P/FCF 95.43
P/OCF 15.49
P/B 13.66
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 12.29
EPS(TTM)1.59
EY4.72%
EPS(NY)1.91
Fwd EY5.66%
FCF(TTM)0.35
FCFY1.05%
OCF(TTM)2.18
OCFY6.46%
SpS13.31
BVpS2.47
TBVpS-3.14
PEG (NY)5.37
PEG (5Y)8.6
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 2.31
F-Score7
WACC9.03%
ROIC/WACC1.25
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 2Y10.22%
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.