Valero Energy Partners LP VLP NYSE

Valero Energy Partners LP (VLP) generated $350.54M in operating cash flow for fiscal year 2018. After capital expenditures of $24.22M, free cash flow was $326.33M.

Free cash flow margin was 297.2% of revenue. Cash conversion ratio was 1.33x, indicating earnings are backed by cash.

The company returned $152.11M in share buybacks to shareholders during the period.

Criteria supported by this page:

• HEALTH (50/100, Partial) — cash generation is adequate but may not fully cover debt in stressed conditions
• MOAT (43/100, Fail) — limited free cash flow weakens the competitive position
• INCOME (100/100) — Cash conversion ratio was 1.33x confirms earnings are backed by real cash flow

Overall SharesGrow Score: 73/100 with 3/7 criteria passed.