VISTA ENERGY SAB DE CV (NYSE:VIST) emerged from our CANSLIM stock screen as a compelling candidate for growth-focused investors. The company demonstrates strong earnings momentum, solid profitability, and favorable technical trends, aligning well with the CANSLIM investment strategy. Below, we examine why VIST stands out.
Key CANSLIM Criteria Met by VIST
C – Current Earnings & Sales Growth:
Quarterly EPS growth of 61.2% (well above the 20% minimum).
Quarterly revenue growth of 38.2%, indicating strong demand.
A – Annual Earnings Growth:
Three-year EPS growth of 104.3%, far exceeding the 25% threshold.
Return on Equity (ROE) of 29.3%, reflecting efficient capital use.
N – New Highs & Market Leadership:
The stock has shown strong relative strength, outperforming 79% of the market.
Recent price action suggests bullish momentum.
S – Supply & Demand:
Debt-to-equity ratio of 0.95, indicating manageable leverage.
Institutional ownership remains low at 14.3%, leaving room for increased buying interest.
L – Market Leader:
VIST ranks in the top quartile of its industry, outperforming 82% of oil and gas peers.
I – Institutional Sponsorship:
While institutional ownership is currently modest, improving fundamentals could attract more institutional interest.
M – Market Direction:
Both short-term and long-term trends for VIST are positive, aligning with the broader S&P 500 uptrend.
Technical & Fundamental Snapshot
Technical Rating: 8/10 – The stock is in a bullish trend with strong relative performance.
Fundamental Rating: 6/10 – Strong profitability and growth, though liquidity metrics need monitoring.
Recent Setup: A bull flag pattern suggests potential for further upside.