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VISTA ENERGY SAB DE CV (VIST) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:VIST - US92837L1098 - ADR

38.98 USD
-0.52 (-1.32%)
Last: 8/29/2025, 8:04:00 PM
38.9 USD
-0.08 (-0.21%)
After Hours: 8/29/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, VIST scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. VIST was compared to 209 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. VIST has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. VIST is growing strongly while it also seems undervalued. This is an interesting combination


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

VIST had positive earnings in the past year.
VIST had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
VIST had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years VIST always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
VIST Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFVIST Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 9.52%, VIST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.69% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of VIST (27.17%) is better than 90.43% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 10.90%, VIST belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.30% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VIST is in line with the industry average of 21.96%.
The 3 year average ROIC (20.83%) for VIST is well above the current ROIC(10.90%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.52%
ROE 27.17%
ROIC 10.9%
ROA(3y)13.26%
ROA(5y)7.06%
ROE(3y)31.07%
ROE(5y)16.4%
ROIC(3y)20.83%
ROIC(5y)N/A
VIST Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICVIST Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of VIST (29.12%) is better than 84.69% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VIST has grown nicely.
VIST has a Operating Margin of 32.31%. This is in the better half of the industry: VIST outperforms 77.99% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VIST has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 47.72%, VIST perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.98% of the companies in the same industry.
VIST's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 32.31%
PM (TTM) 29.12%
GM 47.72%
OM growth 3Y7.76%
OM growth 5Y60.73%
PM growth 3Y55.11%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y6.68%
GM growth 5Y18.64%
VIST Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsVIST Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

VIST has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for VIST has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, VIST has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, VIST has a worse debt to assets ratio.
VIST Yearly Shares OutstandingVIST Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
VIST Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsVIST Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

VIST has an Altman-Z score of 1.44. This is a bad value and indicates that VIST is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
VIST has a Altman-Z score (1.44) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.92 indicates that VIST is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
VIST has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.92. This is in the lower half of the industry: VIST underperforms 66.99% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.92
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.44
ROIC/WACC0.85
WACC12.79%
VIST Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFVIST Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

VIST has a Current Ratio of 0.41. This is a bad value and indicates that VIST is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
VIST has a worse Current ratio (0.41) than 89.47% of its industry peers.
VIST has a Quick Ratio of 0.41. This is a bad value and indicates that VIST is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of VIST (0.41) is worse than 89.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.41
Quick Ratio 0.41
VIST Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesVIST Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

VIST shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 26.33%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 104.34% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has grown by 47.01% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
VIST shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 31.69% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)26.33%
EPS 3Y104.34%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-60.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)47.01%
Revenue growth 3Y36.2%
Revenue growth 5Y31.69%
Sales Q2Q%53.9%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 27.85% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, VIST will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 14.57% on average per year.
EPS Next Y13.82%
EPS Next 2Y12.17%
EPS Next 3Y27.85%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year40.23%
Revenue Next 2Y28.66%
Revenue Next 3Y21.6%
Revenue Next 5Y14.57%

3.3 Evolution

Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
VIST Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesVIST Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 1B 2B 3B
VIST Yearly EPS VS EstimatesVIST Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

VIST is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.87.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, VIST is valued a bit cheaper than 77.51% of the companies in the same industry.
VIST's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.13.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.87, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of VIST.
89.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VIST, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VIST to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.76), we can say VIST is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.87
Fwd PE 6.87
VIST Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVIST Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

VIST's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. VIST is cheaper than 70.81% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.49
VIST Per share dataVIST EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 -5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of VIST may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as VIST's earnings are expected to grow with 27.85% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.71
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y12.17%
EPS Next 3Y27.85%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for VIST!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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VISTA ENERGY SAB DE CV

NYSE:VIST (8/29/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 38.9 -0.08 (-0.21%)

38.98

-0.52 (-1.32%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)07-11 2025-07-11/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-21 2025-10-21
Inst Owners14.35%
Inst Owner Change2.04%
Ins Owners8.09%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.07B
Analysts82.22
Price Target69.12 (77.32%)
Short Float %2.39%
Short Ratio2.81
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)1.32%
PT rev (3m)5.12%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)13.19%
EPS NY rev (3m)22.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)10.31%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.87
Fwd PE 6.87
P/S 2.05
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 5.97
P/B 1.91
P/tB 1.95
EV/EBITDA 5.49
EPS(TTM)3.95
EY10.13%
EPS(NY)5.68
Fwd EY14.57%
FCF(TTM)-7.14
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)6.53
OCFY16.75%
SpS19
BVpS20.36
TBVpS20.02
PEG (NY)0.71
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.52%
ROE 27.17%
ROCE 14.19%
ROIC 10.9%
ROICexc 11.29%
ROICexgc 11.38%
OM 32.31%
PM (TTM) 29.12%
GM 47.72%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)13.26%
ROA(5y)7.06%
ROE(3y)31.07%
ROE(5y)16.4%
ROIC(3y)20.83%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)23.46%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)23.92%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)27.11%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y1.27%
ROICexcg growth 5Y66.24%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.96%
ROICexc growth 5Y67.51%
OM growth 3Y7.76%
OM growth 5Y60.73%
PM growth 3Y55.11%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y6.68%
GM growth 5Y18.64%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.33
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.92
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 1.63
Cap/Depr 255.93%
Cap/Sales 71.93%
Interest Coverage 6.54
Cash Conversion 56.88%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.41
Quick Ratio 0.41
Altman-Z 1.44
F-Score4
WACC12.79%
ROIC/WACC0.85
Cap/Depr(3y)253.14%
Cap/Depr(5y)206.89%
Cap/Sales(3y)59.57%
Cap/Sales(5y)57.1%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)26.33%
EPS 3Y104.34%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-60.43%
EPS Next Y13.82%
EPS Next 2Y12.17%
EPS Next 3Y27.85%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)47.01%
Revenue growth 3Y36.2%
Revenue growth 5Y31.69%
Sales Q2Q%53.9%
Revenue Next Year40.23%
Revenue Next 2Y28.66%
Revenue Next 3Y21.6%
Revenue Next 5Y14.57%
EBIT growth 1Y1.55%
EBIT growth 3Y46.76%
EBIT growth 5Y111.68%
EBIT Next Year144.46%
EBIT Next 3Y47.44%
EBIT Next 5Y28.61%
FCF growth 1Y-1416.29%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y3.32%
OCF growth 3Y33.69%
OCF growth 5Y48.18%