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VISTA ENERGY SAB DE CV (VIST) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

45.31  -0.13 (-0.29%)

After market: 45.31 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, VIST scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. VIST was compared to 210 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 showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. 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.
In the past year VIST had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years VIST 4 years were profitable.
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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 10.74%, VIST belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.81% of the companies in the same industry.
VIST has a Return On Equity of 29.33%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VIST outperforms 90.95% of its industry peers.
VIST has a Return On Invested Capital of 14.56%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VIST outperforms 89.52% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for VIST is below the industry average of 23.80%.
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 amongst the best in the industry. VIST outperforms 80.48% of its industry peers.
VIST's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
VIST has a better Operating Margin (36.10%) than 81.43% of its industry peers.
VIST's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 49.13%, VIST is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.14% 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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), VIST is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for VIST has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
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

An Altman-Z score of 2.23 indicates that VIST is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of VIST (2.23) is better than 72.38% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.95 indicates that VIST is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
VIST has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.95. This is in the lower half of the industry: VIST underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.95
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 2.23
ROIC/WACC1.12
WACC12.97%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.91, VIST is doing worse than 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.90 indicates that VIST may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.90, VIST is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.67% of the companies in the same industry.
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
The Revenue has grown by 49.54% 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)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.
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 Year27.13%
Revenue Next 2Y23.46%
Revenue Next 3Y15.02%
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

VIST is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.23.
VIST's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. VIST is cheaper than 72.38% of the companies in the same industry.
VIST is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.51, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.60, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of VIST.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VIST indicates a rather cheap valuation: VIST is cheaper than 84.76% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.58, VIST is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.23
Fwd PE 6.6
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

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VIST is valued a bit cheaper than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.2
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)6.19
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 (7/15/2025, 4:15:00 PM)

After market: 45.31 0 (0%)

45.31

-0.13 (-0.29%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)04-23 2025-04-23/amc
Earnings (Next)07-29 2025-07-29
Inst Owners14.35%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners8.09%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.78B
Analysts82.22
Price Target71.81 (58.49%)
Short Float %2.14%
Short Ratio2.89
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)1.09%
PT rev (3m)-4.94%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.35%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.23
Fwd PE 6.6
P/S 2.7
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 4.91
P/B 2.91
P/tB 2.98
EV/EBITDA 5.2
EPS(TTM)4.43
EY9.78%
EPS(NY)6.87
Fwd EY15.16%
FCF(TTM)-2.19
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)9.22
OCFY20.35%
SpS16.77
BVpS15.57
TBVpS15.21
PEG (NY)6.19
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 2.23
F-Score4
WACC12.97%
ROIC/WACC1.12
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%