VVV:NYE-Valvoline Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Auto & Truck Dealerships | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 42.08

Change

-1.12 (-2.59)%

Market Cap

USD 4.25B

Volume

1.02M

Analyst Target

USD 24.44
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About

Valvoline Inc manufactures and distributes automotive, commercial and industrial lubricants and automotive chemicals.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Auto & Truck Dealerships) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 11.97% 88% B+ 81% B-
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 11.97% 88% B+ 78% C+
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 12.21% 81% B- 71% C-
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 12.21% 81% B- 63% D
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 105.67% 60% D- 89% A-
Dividend Return 8.25% 44% F 29% F
Total Return 113.91% 60% D- 89% A-
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 20.38% 59% D- 84% B
Dividend Return 21.90% 47% F 84% B
Total Return 1.52% 25% F 36% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 29.65% 76% C+ 35% F
Risk Adjusted Return 73.86% 82% B 90% A-
Market Capitalization 4.25B 69% C- 77% C+

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Auto & Truck Dealerships) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 13.90 27% 24%
Price/Book Ratio 83.53 6% 1%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio -136.43 100% 99%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 16.41 20% 21%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 30.26% 94% 92%
Return on Invested Capital 11.12% 67% 69%
Return on Assets 5.75% 69% 78%
Debt to Equity Ratio 783.11% 20% 3%

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Dividend Growth

This stock has shown top quartile dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

What to not like:
Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

Negative cashflow

The company had negative total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector