Analysis of Liquidity Ratios
Liquidity ratios measure the company ability to meet its short-term obligations.
Liquidity Ratios (Summary)
Valero Energy Corp., liquidity ratios
| Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current ratio | 1.56 | 1.38 | 1.26 | 1.71 | 1.44 | |
| Quick ratio | 1.07 | 0.96 | 0.86 | 1.01 | 0.88 | |
| Cash ratio | 0.32 | 0.28 | 0.24 | 0.36 | 0.20 |
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).
| Liquidity ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Current ratio | A liquidity ratio calculated as current assets divided by current liabilities. | Valero Energy Corp. current ratio improved from 2021 to 2022 and from 2022 to 2023. |
| Quick ratio | A liquidity ratio calculated as (cash plus short-term marketable investments plus receivables) divided by current liabilities. | Valero Energy Corp. quick ratio improved from 2021 to 2022 and from 2022 to 2023. |
| Cash ratio | A liquidity ratio calculated as (cash plus short-term marketable investments) divided by current liabilities. | Valero Energy Corp. cash ratio improved from 2021 to 2022 and from 2022 to 2023. |
Current Ratio
Valero Energy Corp., current ratio calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||
| Current assets | 26,221) | 24,133) | 21,165) | 15,844) | 18,969) | |
| Current liabilities | 16,802) | 17,461) | 16,851) | 9,283) | 13,160) | |
| Liquidity Ratio | ||||||
| Current ratio1 | 1.56 | 1.38 | 1.26 | 1.71 | 1.44 | |
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| Current Ratio, Competitors2 | ||||||
| Chevron Corp. | 1.27 | 1.47 | 1.26 | 1.18 | 1.07 | |
| ConocoPhillips | 1.43 | 1.46 | 1.34 | 2.25 | 2.40 | |
| Exxon Mobil Corp. | 1.48 | 1.41 | 1.04 | 0.80 | 0.78 | |
| Occidental Petroleum Corp. | 0.92 | 1.15 | 1.23 | 1.07 | 1.25 | |
| Current Ratio, Sector | ||||||
| Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | 1.37 | 1.42 | 1.15 | 1.00 | 1.01 | |
| Current Ratio, Industry | ||||||
| Energy | 1.37 | 1.40 | 1.15 | 1.02 | 1.03 | |
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).
1 2023 Calculation
Current ratio = Current assets ÷ Current liabilities
= 26,221 ÷ 16,802 = 1.56
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Liquidity ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Current ratio | A liquidity ratio calculated as current assets divided by current liabilities. | Valero Energy Corp. current ratio improved from 2021 to 2022 and from 2022 to 2023. |
Quick Ratio
Valero Energy Corp., quick ratio calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 5,424) | 4,862) | 4,122) | 3,313) | 2,583) | |
| Receivables, net | 12,525) | 11,919) | 10,378) | 6,109) | 8,988) | |
| Total quick assets | 17,949) | 16,781) | 14,500) | 9,422) | 11,571) | |
| Current liabilities | 16,802) | 17,461) | 16,851) | 9,283) | 13,160) | |
| Liquidity Ratio | ||||||
| Quick ratio1 | 1.07 | 0.96 | 0.86 | 1.01 | 0.88 | |
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| Quick Ratio, Competitors2 | ||||||
| Chevron Corp. | 0.87 | 1.12 | 0.90 | 0.77 | 0.72 | |
| ConocoPhillips | 1.21 | 1.27 | 1.10 | 1.98 | 1.93 | |
| Exxon Mobil Corp. | 1.06 | 1.03 | 0.69 | 0.44 | 0.47 | |
| Occidental Petroleum Corp. | 0.51 | 0.68 | 0.84 | 0.50 | 0.63 | |
| Quick Ratio, Sector | ||||||
| Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | 0.98 | 1.06 | 0.80 | 0.62 | 0.64 | |
| Quick Ratio, Industry | ||||||
| Energy | 0.97 | 1.04 | 0.81 | 0.63 | 0.65 | |
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).
1 2023 Calculation
Quick ratio = Total quick assets ÷ Current liabilities
= 17,949 ÷ 16,802 = 1.07
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Liquidity ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Quick ratio | A liquidity ratio calculated as (cash plus short-term marketable investments plus receivables) divided by current liabilities. | Valero Energy Corp. quick ratio improved from 2021 to 2022 and from 2022 to 2023. |
Cash Ratio
Valero Energy Corp., cash ratio calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 5,424) | 4,862) | 4,122) | 3,313) | 2,583) | |
| Total cash assets | 5,424) | 4,862) | 4,122) | 3,313) | 2,583) | |
| Current liabilities | 16,802) | 17,461) | 16,851) | 9,283) | 13,160) | |
| Liquidity Ratio | ||||||
| Cash ratio1 | 0.32 | 0.28 | 0.24 | 0.36 | 0.20 | |
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| Cash Ratio, Competitors2 | ||||||
| Chevron Corp. | 0.25 | 0.52 | 0.21 | 0.25 | 0.22 | |
| ConocoPhillips | 0.66 | 0.72 | 0.55 | 1.46 | 1.45 | |
| Exxon Mobil Corp. | 0.48 | 0.43 | 0.12 | 0.08 | 0.05 | |
| Occidental Petroleum Corp. | 0.16 | 0.13 | 0.33 | 0.24 | 0.20 | |
| Cash Ratio, Sector | ||||||
| Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | 0.41 | 0.47 | 0.21 | 0.22 | 0.20 | |
| Cash Ratio, Industry | ||||||
| Energy | 0.40 | 0.45 | 0.22 | 0.22 | 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).
1 2023 Calculation
Cash ratio = Total cash assets ÷ Current liabilities
= 5,424 ÷ 16,802 = 0.32
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Liquidity ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Cash ratio | A liquidity ratio calculated as (cash plus short-term marketable investments) divided by current liabilities. | Valero Energy Corp. cash ratio improved from 2021 to 2022 and from 2022 to 2023. |