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What do the current return on equity (ROE) and earnings per share (EPS) results say about Valero Energy?

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The interpretation of ROE and EPS of Valero Energy are discussed in a structured manner in this response. The related references are also provided.

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The return on equity of Valero Energy is 46.13% and their earnings per share are 23.40. This can be compared with ConocoPhillip's return on equity of 33.68% and earnings per share of 12.12. The Valero Energy statistics can also be compared with those of MPC's (Marathon Petroleum Corporation) return on equity of 27.07% and earnings per share of 14.44.

Valero Energy has a higher return ...

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