In a market where value is scarce, NYSE:VST offers a refreshing opportunity with its solid fundamentals.

Last update: Dec 18, 2023

Discover VISTRA CORP (NYSE:VST), an undervalued stock highlighted by our stock screener. NYSE:VST showcases solid financial health and profitability while maintaining an appealing valuation. We'll explore the details.

How We Gauge Valuation for NYSE:VST

To assess a stock's valuation, ChartMill utilizes a Valuation Rating on a scale of 0 to 10. This comprehensive assessment considers various valuation aspects, comparing price to earnings and cash flows, while factoring in profitability and growth. NYSE:VST has achieved a 9 out of 10:

The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.08, which indicates a very decent valuation of VST.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, VST is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of VST to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.46), we can say VST is valued rather cheaply.
VST is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.33.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VST indicates a rather cheap valuation: VST is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VST to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.07), we can say VST is valued rather cheaply.
VST's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. VST is cheaper than 95.24% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, VST is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.24% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as VST's earnings are expected to grow with 49.60% in the coming years.

Understanding NYSE:VST's Profitability

ChartMill employs its own Profitability Rating system for stock evaluation. This score, ranging from 0 to 10, is derived from an analysis of diverse profitability metrics and margins. In the case of NYSE:VST, the assigned 5 is noteworthy for profitability:

VST has a Return On Assets of 4.01%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VST outperforms 90.48% of its industry peers.
VST's Return On Equity of 23.27% is amongst the best of the industry. VST outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
VST has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.77%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VST outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
With a decent Profit Margin value of 8.23%, VST is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
VST has a better Gross Margin (88.16%) than 90.48% of its industry peers.

Understanding NYSE:VST's Health

ChartMill utilizes a Health Rating to assess stocks, scoring them on a scale of 0 to 10. This rating takes into account a variety of liquidity and solvency ratios, both in absolute terms and in comparison to industry peers. NYSE:VST has earned a 5 out of 10:

VST's Altman-Z score of 1.03 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VST outperforms 76.19% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VST (6.71) is better than 95.24% of its industry peers.

A Closer Look at Growth for NYSE:VST

Every stock receives a Growth Rating from ChartMill, ranging from 0 to 10. This rating assesses various growth aspects, including historical and projected EPS and revenue growth. NYSE:VST boasts a 5 out of 10:

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 446.94% over the past year.
VST shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 18.19%.
The Revenue has been growing by 20.38% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 31.29% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth

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Disclaimer

This is not investing advice! The article highlights some of the observations at the time of writing, but you should always make your own analysis and invest based on your own insights.