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VISTA ENERGY SAB DE CV (VIST) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

49.53  -0.61 (-1.22%)

After market: 49.53 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to VIST. VIST was compared to 213 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While VIST has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. VIST is not priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. Keep and eye on this one!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year VIST was profitable.
VIST had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years VIST 4 years were profitable.
VIST had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 (10.74%) is better than 83.57% of its industry peers.
VIST has a Return On Equity of 29.33%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VIST outperforms 90.61% of its industry peers.
VIST's Return On Invested Capital of 14.56% is amongst the best of the industry. VIST outperforms 88.73% 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 25.73%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (14.56%) 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 10.74%
ROE 29.33%
ROIC 14.56%
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

VIST has a Profit Margin of 27.23%. This is in the better half of the industry: VIST outperforms 78.87% of its industry peers.
VIST's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 36.10%, VIST belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.28% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VIST has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 49.13%, VIST is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.87% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VIST has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 36.1%
PM (TTM) 27.23%
GM 49.13%
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.
VIST has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, VIST has more shares outstanding
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

An Altman-Z score of 2.32 indicates that VIST is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.32, VIST is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.71% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.95 indicates that VIST is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of VIST (0.95) is worse than 68.08% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.95
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 2.32
ROIC/WACC1.05
WACC13.87%
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

A Current Ratio of 0.91 indicates that VIST may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
VIST has a Current ratio of 0.91. This is in the lower half of the industry: VIST underperforms 61.97% of its industry peers.
VIST has a Quick Ratio of 0.91. 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 Quick ratio of 0.90. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VIST outperforms 46.48% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.91
Quick Ratio 0.9
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 35.75%, 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
Looking at the last year, VIST shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 49.54%.
VIST shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 31.69% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)35.75%
EPS 3Y104.34%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%61.22%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)49.54%
Revenue growth 3Y36.2%
Revenue growth 5Y31.69%
Sales Q2Q%38.16%

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.
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 Y1.65%
EPS Next 2Y28.78%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year27.13%
Revenue Next 2Y23.46%
Revenue Next 3Y15.02%
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.
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 0 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.18, the valuation of VIST can be described as very reasonable.
63.85% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VIST, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.25, VIST is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.21, the valuation of VIST can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, VIST is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.28% of the companies are valued more expensively.
VIST's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.15.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.18
Fwd PE 7.21
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 67.61% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.59
VIST Per share dataVIST EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15

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)6.77
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

VISTA ENERGY SAB DE CV

NYSE:VIST (5/30/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 49.53 0 (0%)

49.53

-0.61 (-1.22%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)04-23 2025-04-23/amc
Earnings (Next)07-09 2025-07-09
Inst Owners14.32%
Inst Owner Change-2.48%
Ins Owners8.09%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap5.22B
Analysts82.5
Price Target65.75 (32.75%)
Short Float %2.02%
Short Ratio1.69
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)-3.52%
PT rev (3m)-8.25%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.24%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.4%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.18
Fwd PE 7.21
P/S 2.95
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 5.37
P/B 3.18
P/tB 3.26
EV/EBITDA 5.59
EPS(TTM)4.43
EY8.94%
EPS(NY)6.87
Fwd EY13.87%
FCF(TTM)-2.19
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)9.22
OCFY18.61%
SpS16.77
BVpS15.57
TBVpS15.21
PEG (NY)6.77
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.74%
ROE 29.33%
ROCE 18.96%
ROIC 14.56%
ROICexc 18.66%
ROICexgc 18.94%
OM 36.1%
PM (TTM) 27.23%
GM 49.13%
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 Turnover0.39
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.95
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 1.39
Cap/Depr 250.05%
Cap/Sales 68.04%
Interest Coverage 10.86
Cash Conversion 86.82%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.91
Quick Ratio 0.9
Altman-Z 2.32
F-Score4
WACC13.87%
ROIC/WACC1.05
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)35.75%
EPS 3Y104.34%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%61.22%
EPS Next Y1.65%
EPS Next 2Y28.78%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)49.54%
Revenue growth 3Y36.2%
Revenue growth 5Y31.69%
Sales Q2Q%38.16%
Revenue Next Year27.13%
Revenue Next 2Y23.46%
Revenue Next 3Y15.02%
Revenue Next 5Y14.57%
EBIT growth 1Y19.47%
EBIT growth 3Y46.76%
EBIT growth 5Y111.68%
EBIT Next Year144.46%
EBIT Next 3Y47.44%
EBIT Next 5Y28.61%
FCF growth 1Y-217.78%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y32.15%
OCF growth 3Y33.69%
OCF growth 5Y48.18%