Valvoline Inc. VVV R3K
Company Overview
Valvoline Inc. provides automotive preventive maintenance through its retail stores in the United States and Canada. The company offers oil changes; battery, bulb, and wiper replacements; tire rotations; and other maintenance services. It also operates and franchises service centers and retail locations. The company was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky.
Why Investors Should Care
Generates a return on equity of 28.4%, reflecting efficient use of shareholder capital.
Return on capital employed stands at 16.8%.
Operating margin of 21.0% supports profitability.
Generates positive free cash flow, funding growth and shareholder returns internally.
Recent Developments
- Sep 2025 Revenue of $1.71B (+5.6% YoY); net profit $210.70M.
- Trailing 12 Months Year-on-year growth — revenue +24.1%, earnings +15.7%.
- 5-Year Trend Long-term compounding — revenue CAGR -1.5%, profit CAGR 0.8%.
Growth & Price Performance
Compounded Sales Growth
| 5 Years: | -1.54% |
| 1 Year: | 24.10% |
Compounded Profit Growth
| 5 Years: | 0.81% |
| 1 Year: | 15.70% |
Stock Price Performance
| 1 Year: | -20.14% |
| 6 Months: | -9.72% |
| 3 Months: | -10.89% |
| 1 Month: | -10.61% |
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- Price vs 50-DMABelow
- Price vs 200-DMABelow
- RSI (14)29.46 · Oversold
P/E of 39.80 is above the sector median of 18.98 — pricier than peers.
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Technical Trend
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PROS
- Strong return on equity of 28.4%.
- Generates positive free cash flow.
- In a confirmed uptrend (50-DMA above 200-DMA).
CONS
- Revenue declined at -1.5% CAGR over 5 years.
* The pros and cons are auto-generated from financial metrics.
Valuation
Growth (CAGR)
Profitability & Returns
Balance Sheet & Liquidity
Ownership
Financial Snapshot
Peer comparison
Peer companies in the same sector (Consumer Cyclical).
| # | Name | CMP $ | P/E | Mkt Cap | Div Yld % | ROCE % | ROE % | Rev CAGR 5Y % | Profit CAGR 5Y % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VVV Valvoline Inc. R3K | 31.84 | 39.80 | $4.06B | 0.00% | 16.84% | 28.40% | -1.54% | 0.81% |
| 2 | AMZN Amazon.com, Inc. NDXSPXR3KAITECH | 256.97 | 20.66 | $2.77T | 0.00% | 13.33% | 30.56% | 24.04% | 32.72% |
| 3 | TSLA Tesla, Inc. NDXSPXR3KAI | 368.16 | 347.32 | $1.45T | 0.00% | 4.10% | 4.67% | 52.40% | 39.39% |
| 4 | HD The Home Depot, Inc. SPXR3K | 313.70 | 21.97 | $312.98B | 3.08% | 28.75% | 104.30% | 4.06% | 6.35% |
| 5 | BABA Alibaba Group Holding Limited AITECH | 112.66 | 25.43 | $280.03B | 0.93% | 4.16% | 6.36% | 5.62% | 12.49% |
| 6 | TM Toyota Motor Corporation | 191.45 | 8.46 | $226.71B | 3.23% | 5.24% | 12.40% | 10.91% | 16.22% |
| 7 | MCD McDonald's Corporation SPXR3K | 255.81 | 20.80 | $181.02B | 2.99% | 22.47% | - | 0.92% | 7.33% |
| 8 | TJX The TJX Companies, Inc. SPXR3K | 128.92 | 23.87 | $142.42B | 1.52% | 21.26% | 62.17% | 6.84% | 8.48% |
| 9 | BKNG Booking Holdings Inc. NDXSPXR3K | 180.30 | 20.03 | $139.71B | 0.87% | 70.23% | -96.88% | 16.93% | 22.07% |
Financial Statements Quarterly Results · Profit & Loss · Balance Sheet · Cash Flows · Ratios
Quarterly Results
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2015 | Mar 2016 | Jun 2016 | Sep 2016 | Dec 2016 | Mar 2017 | Jun 2017 | Sep 2017 | Dec 2017 | Mar 2018 | Jun 2018 | Sep 2018 | Dec 2018 | Mar 2019 | Jun 2019 | Sep 2019 | Dec 2019 | Mar 2020 | Jun 2020 | Sep 2020 | Dec 2020 | Mar 2021 | Jun 2021 | Dec 2021 | Mar 2022 | Jun 2022 | Dec 2022 | Mar 2023 | Jun 2023 | Dec 2023 | Mar 2024 | Jun 2024 | Dec 2024 | Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 | Mar 2026 | Jun 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 545.00M | 569.00M | 577.00M | 594.00M | 557.00M | 591.00M | 613.00M | 629.00M | 607.00M | 578.00M | 516.00M | 652.00M | 653.00M | 701.00M | 792.00M | 287.30M | 296.00M | 317.40M | 332.80M | 344.50M | 376.20M | 373.40M | 388.70M | 421.40M | - | 403.20M | 439.00M | 453.80M | 461.80M | 503.80M | 544.60M |
| Cost of Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 252.70M | 261.40M | 276.30M | 289.30M | 316.80M | - |
| Gross Profit | 176.00M | 192.00M | 199.00M | - | 185.00M | 198.00M | 197.00M | 196.00M | 195.00M | 207.00M | 201.00M | 203.00M | 183.00M | 203.00M | 207.00M | 217.00M | 211.00M | 207.00M | 187.00M | 258.00M | 228.00M | 247.00M | 259.00M | 112.20M | 107.30M | 127.80M | 118.80M | 126.70M | 150.70M | 134.80M | 146.20M | 167.50M | - | 150.50M | 177.60M | 177.50M | 172.50M | 187.00M | 214.90M |
| Operating Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 82.80M | 82.50M | 93.20M | 149.00M | 100.10M | - |
| Operating Income | 96.00M | 104.00M | 113.00M | 118.00M | 94.00M | 100.00M | 87.00M | 113.00M | 88.00M | 100.00M | 102.00M | 105.00M | 87.00M | 96.00M | 102.00M | 113.00M | 104.00M | 117.00M | 88.00M | 176.00M | 124.00M | 131.00M | 131.00M | 52.00M | 40.00M | 61.10M | 29.30M | 61.20M | 86.50M | 62.80M | 76.40M | 93.40M | - | 67.70M | 95.10M | 84.30M | 23.50M | 86.90M | 112.20M |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 96.20M | 125.30M | 117.10M | 53.00M | 124.80M | - |
| Interest Expense | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 17.50M | 16.90M | - | - | 25.50M | 27.70M | - |
| Pretax Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 50.90M | 77.00M | 37.20M | -6.00M | 59.50M | - |
| Tax Provision | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 12.60M | 20.00M | 11.60M | 26.20M | 14.20M | - |
| Net Income | 65.00M | 68.00M | 75.00M | 65.00M | 72.00M | 71.00M | 56.00M | 105.00M | -10.00M | 67.00M | 64.00M | 45.00M | 53.00M | 63.00M | 65.00M | 27.00M | 73.00M | 63.00M | 59.00M | 122.00M | 87.00M | 68.00M | 97.00M | 87.00M | 81.40M | 98.20M | 81.90M | 1.23B | 61.60M | 31.90M | 41.40M | 45.90M | - | 37.60M | 56.50M | 25.00M | -32.80M | 44.80M | 64.50M |
| Diluted EPS | 0.38 | 0.40 | 0.44 | 0.38 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.27 | 0.52 | -0.05 | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.23 | 0.28 | 0.33 | 0.34 | 0.14 | 0.39 | 0.33 | 0.32 | 0.66 | 0.47 | 0.37 | 0.53 | 0.48 | 0.45 | 0.55 | 0.46 | 7.11 | 0.38 | 0.24 | 0.32 | 0.35 | - | 0.29 | 0.44 | 0.20 | -0.26 | 0.35 | 0.51 |
Profit & Loss (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Sep 2015 | Sep 2016 | Sep 2017 | Sep 2018 | Sep 2019 | Sep 2020 | Sep 2021 | Sep 2022 | Sep 2023 | Sep 2024 | Sep 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1.97B | 1.93B | 2.08B | 2.29B | 2.39B | 2.35B | - | 1.24B | 1.44B | 1.62B | 1.71B |
| Cost of Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 759.70M | 899.00M | 1.00B | 1.05B |
| Gross Profit | 685.00M | 748.00M | 776.00M | 806.00M | 810.00M | 863.00M | - | 476.40M | 544.50M | 618.80M | 658.50M |
| Operating Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 235.60M | 264.50M | 252.30M | 267.20M |
| Operating Income | 323.00M | 396.00M | 394.00M | 395.00M | 398.00M | 485.00M | - | 240.80M | 280.00M | 366.50M | 391.30M |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 312.20M | 368.80M | 472.40M | 510.70M |
| Interest Expense | - | - | - | - | - | - | 111.00M | 69.30M | - | - | - |
| Pretax Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 144.10M | 236.50M | 283.60M | 292.30M |
| Tax Provision | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 34.70M | 37.10M | 69.10M | 77.50M |
| Net Income | 196.00M | 273.00M | 304.00M | 166.00M | 208.00M | 317.00M | - | 424.30M | 1.42B | 211.50M | 210.70M |
| Diluted EPS | 1.15 | 1.60 | 1.49 | 0.84 | 1.10 | 1.69 | - | 2.35 | 8.71 | 1.61 | 1.64 |
| R&D Expense | 11.00M | 13.00M | 13.00M | 14.00M | 13.00M | 13.00M | 15.00M | - | - | - | - |
Balance Sheet (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Sep 2014 | Sep 2015 | Sep 2016 | Sep 2017 | Sep 2018 | Sep 2019 | Sep 2020 | Sep 2021 | Sep 2022 | Sep 2023 | Sep 2024 | Sep 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | - | - | 1.82B | 1.92B | 1.85B | 2.06B | 3.05B | - | 3.42B | 2.89B | 2.44B | 2.67B |
| Current Assets | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.62B | 936.70M | 255.40M | 243.70M |
| Cash & Equivalents | 0 | 0 | 172.00M | 201.00M | 96.00M | 159.00M | 760.00M | - | 23.40M | 409.10M | 68.30M | 51.60M |
| Inventory | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 29.40M | 33.30M | 39.70M | 42.60M |
| Receivables | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 56.20M | 64.00M | 73.20M | 82.00M |
| Total Liabilities | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3.11B | 2.69B | 2.25B | 2.33B |
| Current Liabilities | - | - | 400.00M | 478.00M | 411.00M | 423.00M | 444.00M | - | 919.40M | 362.30M | 353.90M | 347.40M |
| Long Term Debt | - | - | 724.00M | 1.03B | 1.29B | 1.33B | 1.96B | - | 1.53B | 1.56B | 1.07B | 1.05B |
| Total Debt | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.92B | 1.83B | 1.37B | 1.39B |
| Total Equity | 724.00M | 617.00M | -330.00M | -117.00M | -358.00M | -258.00M | -76.00M | - | 306.60M | 203.20M | 185.60M | 338.50M |
| Shares Outstanding | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 176.10M | 134.80M | 128.50M | 127.11M |
Cash Flows (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Sep 2015 | Sep 2016 | Sep 2017 | Sep 2018 | Sep 2019 | Sep 2020 | Sep 2021 | Sep 2022 | Sep 2023 | Sep 2024 | Sep 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | 330.00M | 311.00M | -130.00M | 320.00M | 325.00M | 372.00M | - | 284.20M | -40.80M | 265.10M | 297.20M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -26.00M | -148.00M | -135.00M | -213.00M | -188.00M | -222.00M | - | -207.60M | 2.04B | 136.80M | -201.10M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -304.00M | 10.00M | 295.00M | -209.00M | -71.00M | 450.00M | - | -218.90M | -1.67B | -746.30M | -112.90M |
| Capital Expenditure | -45.00M | -66.00M | -68.00M | -93.00M | -108.00M | -151.00M | - | -132.00M | -180.50M | -224.40M | -259.20M |
| Free Cash Flow | 285.00M | 245.00M | -198.00M | 227.00M | 217.00M | 221.00M | - | 152.20M | -221.30M | 40.70M | 38.00M |
| Net Change in Cash | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -142.30M | 329.30M | -344.40M | -16.80M |
| Share Buybacks | 0 | 0 | 50.00M | 325.00M | 0 | 60.00M | 126.90M | 142.60M | 1.52B | 226.80M | 76.80M |
| Dividends Paid | 0 | 0 | 40.00M | 58.00M | 80.00M | 84.00M | 90.90M | 89.20M | 21.80M | 0 | 0 |
Ratios (Annual)
Figures in %.
| Metric | Sep 2015 | Sep 2016 | Sep 2017 | Sep 2018 | Sep 2019 | Sep 2020 | Sep 2021 | Sep 2022 | Sep 2023 | Sep 2024 | Sep 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin % | 34.8% | 38.8% | 37.2% | 35.3% | 33.9% | 36.7% | - | 38.5% | 37.7% | 38.2% | 38.5% |
| Operating Margin % | 16.4% | 20.5% | 18.9% | 17.3% | 16.7% | 20.6% | - | 19.5% | 19.4% | 22.6% | 22.9% |
| Net Margin % | 10.0% | 14.2% | 14.6% | 7.3% | 8.7% | 13.5% | - | 34.3% | 98.4% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| ROE % | 31.8% | -82.7% | -259.8% | -46.4% | -80.6% | -417.1% | - | 138.4% | 698.7% | 114.0% | 62.2% |
| ROCE % | - | 27.8% | 27.4% | 27.4% | 24.3% | 18.6% | - | 9.6% | 11.1% | 17.6% | 16.8% |
Shareholding Pattern
Top Institutional Holders
| # | Holder | % Held | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blackrock Inc. | 9.95% | 12.69M | $339.64M |
| 2 | Boston Partners | 5.34% | 6.81M | $182.18M |
| 3 | Wasatch Advisors LP | 4.76% | 6.07M | $162.56M |
| 4 | Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 4.55% | 5.81M | $155.48M |
| 5 | Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 4.53% | 5.78M | $154.77M |
| 6 | Fiduciary Management, Inc. | 4.01% | 5.12M | $137.07M |
| 7 | Wellington Management Group, LLP | 3.65% | 4.66M | $124.63M |
| 8 | State Street Corporation | 3.40% | 4.34M | $116.04M |
| 9 | Morgan Stanley | 3.00% | 3.83M | $102.43M |
| 10 | Cooke & Bieler LP | 2.72% | 3.47M | $92.94M |
Analyst View
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Latest News
Recent headlines for VVV
Valvoline Instant Oil Change℠ Named a Top Franchise Brand for Multi-Unit Growth by Entrepreneur Magazine
LEXINGTON, Ky., September 02, 2026--Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV), the quick, easy, trusted leader in preventive automotive maintenance, has been recognized as No. 34 in Entrepreneur magazine’s ranking of the Top Brands for Multi-Unit Owners, …
Valvoline Inc. to Participate in Goldman Sachs Global Consumer and Retail Conference
LEXINGTON, Ky., August 31, 2026--Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV), the quick, easy, trusted leader in preventive automotive maintenance, today announced that the company will be participating in a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs Global Consume…
Valvoline (VVV) Stock Looks Pricey On Earnings But Fair On Broader Checks
After a strong run so far this year, Valvoline stock no longer looks obviously cheap, and the broad valuation checks suggest investors need to be more selective about what they are paying for. Year to date, Valvoline is up 18.4%, which puts…
Valvoline (VVV) Launches Refinancing, Is The Stock Still 22% Undervalued?
Valvoline (VVV) is back in focus after launching a refinancing move built around new senior notes due 2034. The debt transaction and planned credit facility amendment give investors fresh information on the company’s capital structure. See …
Valvoline (VVV) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Revenue surged 24% as system-wide sales topped $1 billion for the first time.
Valvoline (VVV) Reports Q3 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
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VVV — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current share price of Valvoline Inc. (VVV)?
As of 2026-09-19 21:16 PDT, Valvoline Inc. (VVV) trades at $31.84 on NYSE. Its 52-week range is $28.87 to $40.67.
What is the market capitalisation of VVV?
Valvoline Inc. (VVV) has a market capitalisation of $4.06B on NYSE.
What is the P/E ratio of VVV?
VVV trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 39.80. The industry average P/E is 18.98. Its price-to-book (P/B) ratio is 8.19.
What is the return on equity (ROE) of VVV?
VVV has a return on equity (ROE) of 28.40%. Its return on capital employed (ROCE) is 16.84%.
Is VVV a good stock to buy?
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