Basis: Latest reported fiscal quarter. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the net profit margin high or low?
The net profit margin of 3.90% is 16% above its 5-year average of 3.37%, around the middle of its 5-year range (-3.38%–9.09%).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 72.57% above its 12-month average of 2.26%.
Reported quarterly profit margin; no daily interpolation.
NET PROFIT MARGIN
3.90%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG TTM
2.26%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 3Y
3.08%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 5Y
3.37%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 10Y
2.91%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 15Y
2.74%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 20Y
2.68%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+72.57%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+26.69%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+15.57%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+34.03%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+42.53%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+45.48%
SECTOR MEDIAN · ENERGY
11.29%
median of 42 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-65.47%
vs the sector median at left
Valero Energy Corporation
Market Cap
$89.82B
Net Profit Margin
3.90%
TTM Avg
2.26%
3Y Avg
3.08%
5Y Avg
3.37%
Market Cap
$90.28B
Net Profit Margin
3.41%
TTM Avg
2.76%
3Y Avg
5.06%
5Y Avg
2.38%
Market Cap
$90.50B
Net Profit Margin
23.82%
TTM Avg
21.55%
3Y Avg
22.73%
5Y Avg
17.99%
Market Cap
$83.79B
Net Profit Margin
11.42%
TTM Avg
10.78%
3Y Avg
10.53%
5Y Avg
11.23%
Market Cap
$96.86B
Net Profit Margin
23.94%
TTM Avg
20.81%
3Y Avg
20.96%
5Y Avg
17.45%
Market Cap
$77.97B
Net Profit Margin
23.41%
TTM Avg
24.73%
3Y Avg
27.13%
5Y Avg
21.02%
Market Cap
$77.71B
Net Profit Margin
12.16%
TTM Avg
11.98%
3Y Avg
14.11%
5Y Avg
8.24%
| NAME | MARKET CAP | NET PROFIT MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) | $89.82B | 3.90% | 2.26% | 3.08% | 3.37% |
| Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC)vs › | $90.28B | 3.41% | 2.76% | 5.06% | 2.38% |
| The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB)vs › | $90.50B | 23.82% | 21.55% | 22.73% | 17.99% |
| Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (EPD)vs › | $83.79B | 11.42% | 10.78% | 10.53% | 11.23% |
| Phillips 66 (PSX)vs › | $82.90B | 3.04% | 2.41% | 4.01% | 1.83% |
| Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNQ)vs › | $96.86B | 23.94% | 20.81% | 20.96% | 17.45% |
| Slb N.V. (SLB)vs › | $78.37B | 8.24% | 10.84% | 11.65% | 1.73% |
| EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG)vs › | $77.97B | 23.41% | 24.73% | 27.13% | 21.02% |
| Suncor Energy Inc. (SU)vs › | $77.71B | 12.16% | 11.98% | 14.11% | 8.24% |
| Eni S.p.A. (E)vs › | $76.03B | 3.15% | 3.06% | 5.43% | 1.61% |
Operating Margin
4.6%
Net Profit Margin
3.9%
Net Profit Margin = Net Income / Revenue
Net profit margin is the percentage of revenue that becomes net income after all expenses, taxes, and interest.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
| DATE | NET PROFIT MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | 3.90% |
| 2025-12-31 | 3.57% |
| 2025-09-30 | 3.40% |
| 2025-06-30 | 2.39% |
| 2025-03-31 | -1.97% |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.91% |
| 2024-09-30 | 1.11% |
| 2024-06-30 | 2.55% |
| 2024-03-31 | 3.92% |
| 2023-12-31 | 3.39% |
| 2023-09-30 | 6.83% |
| 2023-06-30 | 5.63% |
| 2023-03-31 | 8.42% |
| 2022-12-31 | 7.46% |
| 2022-09-30 | 6.34% |
| 2022-06-30 | 9.09% |
| 2022-03-31 | 2.35% |
| 2021-12-31 | 2.81% |
| 2021-09-30 | 1.57% |
| 2021-06-30 | 0.58% |
| 2021-03-31 | -3.38% |
| 2020-12-31 | -2.16% |
| 2020-09-30 | -2.94% |
| 2020-06-30 | 12.05% |
| 2020-03-31 | -8.37% |
| 2019-12-31 | 3.80% |
| 2019-09-30 | 2.23% |
| 2019-06-30 | 2.12% |
| 2019-03-31 | 0.58% |
| 2018-12-31 | 3.31% |
| 2018-09-30 | 2.77% |
| 2018-06-30 | 2.72% |
| 2018-03-31 | 1.77% |
| 2017-12-31 | 8.98% |
| 2017-09-30 | 3.57% |
| 2017-06-30 | 2.46% |
| 2017-03-31 | 1.40% |
| 2016-12-31 | 1.77% |
| 2016-09-30 | 3.12% |
| 2016-06-30 | 4.16% |
| 2016-03-31 | 3.15% |
| 2015-12-31 | 1.59% |
| 2015-09-30 | 6.10% |
| 2015-06-30 | 5.38% |
| 2015-03-31 | 4.52% |
| 2014-12-31 | 4.15% |
| 2014-09-30 | 3.08% |
| 2014-06-30 | 1.68% |
| 2014-03-31 | 2.46% |
| 2013-12-31 | 3.74% |
| 2013-09-30 | 0.86% |
| 2013-06-30 | 1.37% |
| 2013-03-31 | 1.95% |
| 2012-12-31 | 2.91% |
| 2012-09-30 | 1.94% |
| 2012-06-30 | 2.40% |
| 2012-03-31 | -1.23% |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.13% |
| 2011-09-30 | 3.57% |
| 2011-06-30 | 2.38% |
| 2011-03-31 | 0.37% |
| 2010-12-31 | -2.35% |
| 2010-09-30 | 1.31% |
| 2010-06-30 | 2.68% |
| 2010-03-31 | -0.58% |
| 2009-12-31 | -8.33% |
| 2009-09-30 | -3.23% |
| 2009-06-30 | -1.42% |
| 2009-03-31 | 2.24% |
| 2008-12-31 | -17.65% |
| 2008-09-30 | 3.20% |
| 2008-06-30 | 2.00% |
| 2008-03-31 | 0.93% |
| 2007-12-31 | 4.01% |
| 2007-09-30 | 4.54% |
| 2007-06-30 | 8.53% |
| 2007-03-31 | 4.86% |
| 2006-12-31 | 5.63% |
| 2006-09-30 | 6.59% |
| 2006-06-30 | 7.08% |
| 2006-03-31 | 4.05% |
| 2005-12-31 | 5.20% |
| 2005-09-30 | 3.70% |
| 2005-06-30 | 4.70% |
| 2005-03-31 | 3.57% |
| 2004-12-31 | 3.17% |
| 2004-09-30 | 3.03% |
| 2004-06-30 | 4.58% |
| 2004-03-31 | 2.24% |
| 2003-12-31 | 1.38% |
| 2003-09-30 | 1.93% |
| 2003-06-30 | 1.45% |
| 2003-03-31 | 1.76% |
| 2002-12-31 | 1.10% |
| 2002-09-30 | 0.41% |
| 2002-06-30 | 0.17% |
