Vistra Corp. (VST) — Stock Score Summary

Vistra Corp. (VST) has a MoatMap StockRank of 24/100 based on Quality (61/100), Value (24/100), and Momentum (25/100) factor scores. The current signal is SELL. Vistra represents a generational asymmetric opportunity at the intersection of AI infrastructure and power generation. As hyperscalers face a severe power bottleneck, Vistra's clean, reliable nuclear fleet and gas-fired capacity command immense pricing power. This is a classic Druckenmiller macro inflection point where power, not just chips, dictates AI deployment. With robust FCF generation and long-term PPAs being signed at massive premiums, Vistra is a high-quality utility compounder trading at a reasonable multiple relative to its structural growth runway.

Vistra Corp. is a leading integrated retail electricity and power generation company in the United States, serving millions of customers. The company owns a large and diversified generation portfolio encompassing natural gas, nuclear, coal, and solar facilities, providing significant operational flexibility. Vistra's scale as a competitive power producer and retail provider positions it strongly in key U.S. energy markets.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$146.22
Market Cap$54.0B
P/E (TTM)25.70
P/E (Forward)14.03
Price/Book19.82
Return on Equity42.9%
Return on Invested Capital7.1%
Debt/Equity355.19
Gross Margin38.6%
Operating Margin26.6%
Revenue Growth43.4%
Dividend Yield0.6%
Free Cash Flow$477M

Vistra Corp. operates in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, part of the Utilities sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vistra Corp.’s (VST) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Vistra Corp. (VST) is 24/100, with a Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (61), Value (24), and Momentum (25) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Vistra Corp. have an economic moat?
Vistra Corp. (VST) has a Quality factor score of 61/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Vistra Corp. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Vistra Corp. (VST) is Sell, based on a StockRank of 24/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Vistra Corp. in?
Vistra Corp. (VST) operates in the Utilities sector, specifically the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry (United States).