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VISTA ENERGY SAB DE CV (VIST) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

41.46  +0.04 (+0.1%)

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. While VIST belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. VIST is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good 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.
Of the past 5 years VIST 4 years were profitable.
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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 9.52%, VIST belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.69% of the companies in the same industry.
VIST has a Return On Equity of 27.17%. This is amongst the best in 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 81.73% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for VIST is below the industry average of 23.51%.
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 83.17% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VIST has grown nicely.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 32.31%, VIST is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.52% of the companies in the same industry.
VIST's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
VIST's Gross Margin of 47.72% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VIST outperforms 56.25% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VIST has grown nicely.
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so VIST is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, VIST has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for VIST has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for VIST is higher compared to a year ago.
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

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.49, we must say that VIST is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.49, VIST is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.77% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.92 indicates that VIST is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of VIST (0.92) is worse than 66.83% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.92
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.49
ROIC/WACC0.86
WACC12.65%
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 90.87% 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.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.41, VIST is not doing good in the industry: 88.94% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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
VIST shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 47.01%.
The Revenue has been growing by 31.69% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
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

VIST is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 28.78% yearly.
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

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.
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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 10.60, which indicates a very decent valuation of VIST.
VIST's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. VIST is cheaper than 72.60% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of VIST to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.93), we can say VIST is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.60, the valuation of VIST can be described as very cheap.
VIST's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. VIST is cheaper than 90.87% of the companies in the same industry.
VIST is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 35.31, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.6
Fwd PE 5.6
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

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of VIST indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: VIST is cheaper than 65.87% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.74
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as VIST's earnings are expected to grow with 28.78% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)6.42
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y28.78%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

VIST does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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VISTA ENERGY SAB DE CV

NYSE:VIST (8/15/2025, 3:38:58 PM)

41.46

+0.04 (+0.1%)

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 Change1.65%
Ins Owners8.09%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.37B
Analysts82.22
Price Target69.05 (66.55%)
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)-3.84%
PT rev (3m)5.01%
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)10.31%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.6
Fwd PE 5.6
P/S 2.21
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 6.42
P/B 2.06
P/tB 2.09
EV/EBITDA 5.74
EPS(TTM)3.91
EY9.43%
EPS(NY)7.4
Fwd EY17.86%
FCF(TTM)-7.06
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)6.46
OCFY15.58%
SpS18.8
BVpS20.14
TBVpS19.8
PEG (NY)6.42
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 1.49
F-Score4
WACC12.65%
ROIC/WACC0.86
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%