Valvoline (VVV) Stock Fundamentals, Analysis & Risk Signals

Health score, price, valuation, risk signals, and key metrics at a glance.

Valvoline

NYSE•Consumer Cyclical•Auto & Truck Dealerships

$26.76-0.30(-0.01%)Market closed

Market Cap

$3.46B

P/E

34.1x

P/S

1.8x

P/B

8.3x

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.

How this company scores

GoodMetricSide Score: 61/100

Strongest: Profitability (19/25); weakest: Balance Sheet & Red Flags (6/25).

Profitability19/25

Growth17/25

Balance Sheet & Red Flags6/25

Cash & Earnings Quality19/25

Strengths

Growing revenueRising free cash flowStrong marginsHigh ROE

Valuation vs. 5-year range

Today's multiple positioned against its own trailing range — a visual premium/discount check.

P/E · 34.1x5y range 3.6x – 45.3x

Currently above its 20-quarter median.

P/S · 1.8x5y range 1.5x – 3.8x

Currently below its 20-quarter median.

P/B · 8.3x5y range 4.3x – 256.5x

Watch items

Data-driven signals worth keeping an eye on across the last 8 quarters

High Risk

Margin Pressure

Red Flag

Operating margins dropped 41.9% over recent quarters — a sharp decline suggesting serious cost or pricing challenges.

Earnings Quality

Red Flag

FCF consistently trails net income (avg 0.5x) — earnings may be inflated by non-cash items or aggressive accounting.

Price & Volume

Market Cap $3.46B

Metrics at a Glance

as of June 2026

Revenue & Profit

Revenue, EBITDA, operating income, net income, EPS, and shares

TTM Revenue: $1.96B
Q. Revenue: $544.60M
TTM EBITDA: $443.10M
TTM Op. Income: $301.00M
Q. Op. Income: $112.20M
TTM Net Income: $101.50M
Q. Net Income: $64.50M
EPS: $0.51
Shares Out.: $127.80M

$1.96B in TTM revenue grew 16.1% YoY, reaching $544.60M last quarter. TTM EBITDA of $443.10M and TTM operating income of $301.00M show growth is flowing through to the bottom line. TTM net income of $101.50M means revenue is converting into profit. Across the last 8 quarters, TTM revenue has risen for 7 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.

Margins

Gross, EBITDA, operating, and net margin trends

Gross Margin: 39.5%
EBITDA Margin: 27.6%
Op. Margin: 20.6%
Net Margin: 11.8%

Op. margin of 20.6% is down 1.0% YoY — costs are rising relative to revenue. Net margin at 11.8% and gross margin of 39.5% show how much of each revenue dollar survives to profit. Across the last 8 quarters, operating margin has risen for 2 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.

Price Ratios

P/E, P/S, P/B, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and earnings yield

P/E Ratio: 34.1x
P/S Ratio: 1.8x
P/B Ratio: 8.3x

At 34.1x P/E, the stock trades above typical market levels — the market expects above-average growth. P/S of 1.8x and P/B of 8.3x provide additional context. Use the growth and margin sections to judge whether the multiple is justified. Over the past year, P/E is up 96% — an improving trend.

Assets & Liabilities

Total assets, cash, debt, book value, and leverage

Total Assets: $3.48B
Cash: $84.20M
Long-Term Debt: $1.57B
Book Value: $416.70M
D/E Ratio: 3.8
Debt/EBITDA: 10.4

With $3.48B in assets and $1.57B in long-term debt, D/E is 3.8and book value is $416.70M — elevated leverage, meaning significant financial risk in a downturn. Across the last 8 quarters, debt/equity has fallen for 2 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.

Cash Flow

Operating cash flow, free cash flow, FCF margin, and earnings quality

Op. Cash Flow: $124.40M
TTM Free Cash Flow: $140.50M
FCF Margin: 7.2%
FCF / Net Income: 1.4

TTM FCF of $140.50M on $124.40M in operating cash flow. The FCF / Net Income ratio of 1.4x means free cash flow covers net income — earnings are backed by cash. Across the last 8 quarters, free cash flow has risen for 3 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.