Company / Free Cash Flow
Valero Energy Free Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2024 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Free Cash Flow
$4.6B
FY2024
5-year range
$3.4B / $9.8B
FY2020-FY2024
Trend
-36.7%
vs FY2023
Sector context
#5 of 69
Energy
What the data says
Among 69 Energy companies, Valero Energy is in the top 7% for free cash flow. Free Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 9 years, ranging from -$1.5B in FY2020 to $9.8B in FY2022.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$4.6B in FY2024 with a 5-year CAGR of +11.5%. Top quartile in the Energy sector.
Declined from $9.8B to $4.6B over the past 2 years.
Energy sector context is included.
Free Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +10.8%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +11.5%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 7% in EnergyTop 7% of 69This company $4.6B Sector average $1.3B
▼
+255.7% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +11.5%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2024, free cash flow decreased 36.7% year-over-year.
- Ranks #5 out of 69 companies in the Energy sector.
- Peak free cash flow was recorded in FY2022.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.57 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Free Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | - | - |
| FY2024 | $4.6B | -36.7% |
| FY2023 | $7.3B | -25.7% |
| FY2022 | $9.8B | +189.2% |
| FY2021 | $3.4B | +328.6% |
| FY2020 | -$1.5B | -155.4% |
| FY2019 | $2.7B | +169.8% |
| FY2018 | $995.0M | -71.8% |
| FY2017 | $3.5B | +25.1% |
| FY2016 | $2.8B | -29.3% |
As of FY2024 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026