VVV is classified under the Chemicals industry. Short-term liquidity appears adequate with a current ratio near 1.64x, alongside net income of about USD210.7 million.
Price action for Valvoline shows a level of $33.23, indicating a 2.78% increase in today's market action. Valvoline holds modeled distress odds of 25%, positioning it within a moderate probability classification. Over the prior 90 trading days, Valvoline has produced modest risk-adjusted performance, in line with its soft performance profile. On December 10, 2025, U.S. Representative Michael McCaul picked up $15,000 to $50,000 of Valvoline shares, according to public filings.
Valvoline (VVV) is listed on New York Stock Exchange in USA. Valvoline operates within the Commodity Chemicals industry. VVV runs in the Chemicals sector. From a size perspective, Valvoline shows market capitalization of 4.23 B and fits the mid-cap portion of commodity chemicals. Useful market capitalization details here include about 127.32 M shares outstanding, enterprise value near 6.2 B, and a workforce of about 10,600 people. VVV has 14.8 M shares sold short (8.83 days to cover). Valvoline operates as a process-driven chemicals producer where revenue is driven by feedstock costs, capacity utilization, and end-market demand. Valvoline has about 44.12 M in cash as of latest reporting with 297.2 M of positive cash flow from operations. This results in cash-per-share (CPS) ratio of 0.55. Valvoline financial risk analysisOwnership Allocation The majority of Valvoline's outstanding shares are owned by institutions. High institutional ownership often reflects the stock's eligibility for passive index funds, which are required to hold positions proportional to index weights regardless of their own investment view. Active managers holding Valvoline must also disclose positions above certain thresholds through SEC filings.
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News Attention and Price Pattern for Valvoline
Sentiment trends based on 3 recent public news and social mentions classify Valvoline as exhibiting strongly positive market sentiment as of 2026-04-20. Public news and social signals offer a data-driven basis for gauging collective investor bias toward the company.
Open Interest Against 2026-07-17 Valvoline Option Contracts
This chain summary highlights Valvoline listed contracts for July 17, 2026. At this expiration, the listing mix is 12 calls and 11 puts (23 total). Primary chain signals include implied volatility near 0.52, put/call open-interest ratio around 0.7, and max pain near strike 30.0. Strike-level open interest is available in the full chain. View more details.
Outstanding contracts for Valvoline are measured through open interest levels. The dataset reflects observed derivatives activity.
Valvoline (VVV) recorded an ESG Environmental Score of 86.51, an ESG Governance Score of 71.11, and an ESG Social Score of 72.52. ESG metrics place Valvoline above the median range within Commodity Chemicals. ESG factors clarify long-term stability and stakeholder alignment. The information reflects reported ESG metrics.
Average Analyst RecommendationValvoline holds a consensus evaluation of 3.80 (Buy) across 15 analyst opinions. The aggregate rating shows minimal change. Recent coverage changes contribute to this pattern. 12 of 15 analysts indicate buy-oriented ratings. The spread illustrates differing perspectives.
Valvoline (VVV) recorded an Operating Margin of 1.0%, a Pretax Profit Margin of 19.0%, and a Return On Capital Employed of 24.0%. Balance sheet alignment and earnings sustainability frame Valvoline as having serviceable financial positioning. Return on assets remains in positive territory, consistent with the company's business model and scale.
Debt LevelsValvoline (VVV) recorded $2.60 in Net Debt To EBITDA, a Debt To Equity of 4.65x, and $1.2 billion in Long Term Debt. a Long Term Debt To Capitalization of 120.0% and $1.5 billion in Long Term Debt Total round out the capital structure view for Valvoline.
Current Assets
Valvoline (VVV) recorded $2.5 billion in Total Assets, a Return On Tangible Assets of 16.0%, and a Debt To Assets of 43.0%. $69.7 million in Intangible Assets round out the key financial metrics view for Valvoline.
Earnings per Share Projection vs Actual
Comparing Valvoline's estimated and trailing EPS clarifies whether the earnings trajectory is accelerating or decelerating. Forward EPS of 0.50 compared to trailing 0.69 signals the expected earnings direction for Valvoline.
Analyst EPS estimates for Valvoline's are forward-looking and can change as coverage updates; actual results may differ materially. EPS TTM reflects trailing reported results and does not imply future performance.
Top Institutional Holders
The institutional ownership of Valvoline tracks how much of its equity is held by large organizations. These institutions can influence Valvoline's management decisions through their large share ownership.
Valvoline manufactures, markets, and supplies, engine and automotive maintenance products and services. The company was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky. Valvoline employs 10,600 people. Headquarters are in 100 Valvoline Way, Lexington, KY, United States, 40509. Recent market snapshot indicates market cap 4.23 B, P/E 18.1. Valvoline operates in Commodity Chemicals, Auto & Truck Dealerships, Consumer Cyclical. Operating metrics are tied to how the market is pricing risk. Profitability indicators are currently positive.
Methodology
Unless otherwise specified, financial data for Valvoline is derived from periodic company reporting (annual and quarterly where available). Asset-level metrics are computed daily by Macroaxis LLC and refreshed regularly based on asset type. Valvoline (USA Stocks:VVV) prices are typically delayed by approximately 20 minutes from primary exchanges for listed equities. Data may be delayed depending on reporting sources and market conventions. All analytics presented are generated using Macroaxis quantitative models that incorporate financial statement analysis, market data, and risk metrics to ensure consistency and comparability. Assumptions: Underlying inputs rely on public filings and market reference sources, including disclosures from U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) via EDGAR. Values may reflect publication timing differences. All analytics are generated using standardized, rules-based models designed to promote consistency and comparability across instruments. Model assumptions, reference parameters, and selected computational inputs are available in the Model Inputs section. If you have questions about our data sources or methodology, please contact Macroaxis Support.
Analyst Sources
Valvoline has active sell-side coverage. Source-validated coverage currently shows 15 approved analysts, while broader market-consensus totals may differ across providers due to methodology and update timing. 7 analysts have submitted revenue and/or earnings estimates that may be incorporated into Macroaxis consensus inputs where available. Representative analyst firms may include Citigroup, UBS Investment Research, Oppenheimer & Co., Raymond James, Bank of America Securities, Wells Fargo Securities, among others. Updates may occur throughout the day.
Editorial review and methodology oversight provided by: Ellen Johnson, Member of Macroaxis Editorial Board