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VISTA ENERGY SAB DE CV (VIST) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:VIST - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US92837L1098 - ADR - Currency: USD

44.93  -0.69 (-1.51%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Overall VIST gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated VIST against 208 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. VIST scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. VIST is showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one!


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

VIST had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year VIST had a positive cash flow from operations.
VIST had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years VIST had a positive operating cash flow.
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

The Return On Assets of VIST (9.52%) is better than 83.17% of its industry peers.
VIST's Return On Equity of 27.17% is amongst the best of the industry. VIST outperforms 90.38% of its industry peers.
VIST's Return On Invested Capital of 10.90% is amongst the best of the industry. VIST outperforms 81.25% of its industry peers.
VIST had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 20.83%. This is below the industry average of 23.62%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (10.90%) for VIST is well below the 3 year average (20.83%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that VIST had better years and this may not be a problem.
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 81.25% 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 72.60% of its industry peers.
VIST's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 47.72%, VIST perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.25% 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, VIST has more shares outstanding
VIST has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
VIST has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 1.55. This is a bad value and indicates that VIST is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
VIST's Altman-Z score of 1.55 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VIST outperforms 55.77% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.92 indicates that VIST is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
VIST's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.92 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VIST is outperformed by 66.35% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.92
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.55
ROIC/WACC0.85
WACC12.83%
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 Current ratio of 0.41. This is amonst the worse of the industry: VIST underperforms 90.38% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.41 indicates that VIST may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
VIST's Quick ratio of 0.41 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VIST is outperformed by 88.46% 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.
VIST shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 104.34% yearly.
VIST shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 47.01%.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, VIST will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 28.78% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 14.57% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y1.65%
EPS Next 2Y28.78%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year40.23%
Revenue Next 2Y28.66%
Revenue Next 3Y21.6%
Revenue Next 5Y14.57%

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of 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 0 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.49, the valuation of VIST can be described as very reasonable.
VIST's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. VIST is cheaper than 66.35% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of VIST to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.99), we can say VIST is valued rather cheaply.
VIST is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.07.
87.98% 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 (36.36), we can say VIST is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.49
Fwd PE 6.07
VIST Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsVIST Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VIST is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.94% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.11
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 high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of VIST may justify a higher PE ratio.
VIST's earnings are expected to grow with 28.78% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)6.96
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y28.78%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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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 (8/7/2025, 2:54:27 PM)

44.93

-0.69 (-1.51%)

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 Change-0.32%
Ins Owners8.09%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.74B
Analysts82.22
Price Target68.21 (51.81%)
Short Float %2.72%
Short Ratio3.4
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)-5%
PT rev (3m)0.1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)7.8%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)10.31%
Revenue NY rev (3m)10.57%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.49
Fwd PE 6.07
P/S 2.39
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 6.95
P/B 2.23
P/tB 2.27
EV/EBITDA 6.11
EPS(TTM)3.91
EY8.7%
EPS(NY)7.4
Fwd EY16.48%
FCF(TTM)-7.06
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)6.46
OCFY14.38%
SpS18.8
BVpS20.14
TBVpS19.8
PEG (NY)6.96
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 1.55
F-Score4
WACC12.83%
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 Y1.65%
EPS Next 2Y28.78%
EPS Next 3YN/A
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%