The BusinessWeek 50 Ranking
30
Valero Energy
AS GROWTH IN demand—together with the dual punch of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita—strained U.S. refining capacity again in 2005, the perennial poor cousins of the energy sector enjoyed record margins. No company was in better shape to capture the upside than Valero, the largest independent. It was a fitting climax to a remarkable 25- year run as CEO by William E. Greehey, who remains chairman. Greehey made his mark as a master consolidator. And he smartly invested billions to outfit his plants to refine heavy sour crude, which is cheaper than light sweet, giving Valero an enviable edge over refining rivals.
Company Info |
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| 2005 Rank | 4 |
| GET MORE COMPANY INFO | VLO |
| Market Value $ Million | 33,211.1 |
| Total Return $ Million | (1-yr.) 51.7
(3-yr.) 463.8 |
| 2005 Sales $ Billion | 81.4 |
| Sales Growth $ Million | (1-yr.) 51
(3-yr.) 42.5 |
| Long-Term Growth Est. % | 4.4 |
| Net income $ Million | 3,590.0 |
| Net Income Growth $ Million | (1-yr.) 99
(3-yr.) 234.5 |
| Net Margin %* | 4.4 |
| Return on Inv. Capital (%)* | 17.7 |
| Share Price 12-Mo. Hi/Lo | 64/29 |
| P/E Ratio | 9 |
| Industry | Energy |
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