Debt to Equity
since 2005
Calculation
Valero Energy Corp., debt to equity, long-term trends, calculation
| Debt to equity | = | Debt and finance lease obligations1 | ÷ | Total Valero Energy Corporation stockholders’ equity1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2023 | 0.44 | = | 11,524) | ÷ | 26,346) |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 0.49 | = | 11,635) | ÷ | 23,561) |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 0.75 | = | 13,870) | ÷ | 18,430) |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 0.78 | = | 14,677) | ÷ | 18,801) |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 0.44 | = | 9,672) | ÷ | 21,803) |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 0.42 | = | 9,109) | ÷ | 21,667) |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.40 | = | 8,872) | ÷ | 21,991) |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 0.40 | = | 8,001) | ÷ | 20,024) |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 0.36 | = | 7,377) | ÷ | 20,527) |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 0.31 | = | 6,386) | ÷ | 20,677) |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 0.34 | = | 6,564) | ÷ | 19,460) |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 0.39 | = | 7,049) | ÷ | 18,032) |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 0.47 | = | 7,741) | ÷ | 16,423) |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 0.55 | = | 8,337) | ÷ | 15,025) |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 0.50 | = | 7,400) | ÷ | 14,725) |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 0.42 | = | 6,576) | ÷ | 15,620) |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 0.37 | = | 6,862) | ÷ | 18,507) |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 0.28 | = | 5,133) | ÷ | 18,605) |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 0.36 | = | 5,378) | ÷ | 15,050) |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
1 US$ in millions
The financial data over the periods from 2005 to 2023 reveals notable trends and fluctuations in the company's debt levels, equity, and leverage position.
- Debt and Finance Lease Obligations
- Debt and finance lease obligations showed an overall upward trend from 2005 through 2023, starting at approximately 5,378 million USD in 2005 and rising significantly to reach a peak of 14,677 million USD in 2020. Following this peak, debt gradually decreased, ending at 11,524 million USD in 2023. This suggests increased borrowing activities culminating around 2020, followed by a deleveraging phase.
- Total Stockholders’ Equity
- Stockholders' equity generally increased over the entire period. Beginning at 15,050 million USD in 2005, equity rose steadily with some minor fluctuations, reaching 26,346 million USD in 2023. The growth in equity indicates an accumulation of retained earnings and/or issuance of new equity, strengthening the company's net asset base over time, despite a dip observed in 2020 and 2021.
- Debt to Equity Ratio
- The debt to equity ratio varied considerably throughout the years. Initially, it remained relatively low, fluctuating between 0.28 and 0.55 from 2005 to 2010, indicating moderate leverage. Between 2011 and 2019, the ratio stabilized mostly in the 0.31 to 0.44 range, reflecting conservative use of debt relative to equity. However, in 2020 and 2021, there was a sharp increase to 0.78 and 0.75 respectively, coinciding with the highest debt levels and a temporary reduction in equity, indicating much higher leverage during this period. Subsequently, the ratio declined again through 2022 and 2023 to 0.49 and 0.44, reflecting improved capital structure balance.
Overall, the company experienced increased leverage culminating in 2020, accompanied by growing debt levels and a temporary decline in equity. After 2020, efforts appear to have been made to reduce debt and restore a more balanced debt to equity position, supported by continued growth in equity. This indicates a strategic shift toward strengthening the financial base after a period of elevated borrowing.
Comparison to Competitors
Valero Energy Corp., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Valero Energy Corp. | Chevron Corp. | ConocoPhillips | Exxon Mobil Corp. | Occidental Petroleum Corp. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2023 | 0.44 | 0.13 | 0.38 | 0.20 | 0.65 |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 0.49 | 0.15 | 0.35 | 0.21 | 0.66 |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 0.75 | 0.23 | 0.44 | 0.28 | 1.46 |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 0.78 | 0.34 | 0.51 | 0.43 | 1.95 |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 0.44 | 0.19 | 0.43 | 0.24 | 1.13 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 0.42 | 0.22 | 0.47 | 0.20 | 0.48 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.40 | 0.26 | 0.64 | 0.23 | 0.48 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 0.40 | 0.32 | 0.78 | 0.26 | 0.46 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 0.36 | 0.25 | 0.63 | 0.23 | 0.34 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 0.31 | 0.18 | 0.43 | 0.17 | 0.20 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 0.34 | 0.14 | 0.42 | 0.13 | 0.16 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 0.39 | 0.09 | 0.45 | 0.07 | 0.19 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 0.47 | 0.08 | 0.35 | 0.11 | 0.16 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 0.55 | 0.11 | 0.34 | 0.10 | 0.16 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 0.50 | 0.11 | 0.46 | 0.09 | 0.10 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 0.42 | 0.10 | 0.50 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 0.37 | 0.09 | 0.24 | 0.08 | 0.08 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 0.28 | 0.14 | 0.33 | 0.07 | 0.15 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 0.36 | 0.21 | 0.24 | 0.07 | 0.19 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
Comparison to Sector (Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels)
Valero Energy Corp., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to sector (oil, gas & consumable fuels)
| Valero Energy Corp. | Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2023 | 0.44 | 0.23 |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 0.49 | 0.23 |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 0.75 | 0.34 |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 0.78 | 0.48 |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 0.44 | 0.31 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 0.42 | 0.24 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.40 | 0.29 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 0.40 | 0.34 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 0.36 | 0.29 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 0.31 | 0.21 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 0.34 | 0.17 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 0.39 | 0.14 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 0.47 | 0.15 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 0.55 | 0.16 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 0.50 | 0.18 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 0.42 | 0.17 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 0.37 | 0.13 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 0.28 | 0.17 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 0.36 | 0.15 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
Comparison to Industry (Energy)
Valero Energy Corp., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to industry (energy)
| Valero Energy Corp. | Energy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2023 | 0.44 | 0.24 |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 0.49 | 0.25 |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 0.75 | 0.37 |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 0.78 | 0.52 |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 0.44 | 0.33 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 0.42 | 0.26 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 0.40 | 0.30 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 0.40 | 0.35 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 0.36 | 0.31 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 0.31 | 0.22 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 0.34 | 0.19 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 0.39 | 0.15 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 0.47 | 0.16 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 0.55 | 0.16 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 0.50 | 0.18 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 0.42 | 0.18 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 0.37 | 0.14 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 0.28 | 0.18 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 0.36 | 0.16 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).