We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to VIST. VIST was compared to 207 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. VIST scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. VIST is growing strongly while it also seems undervalued. This is an interesting combination

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1. Profitability

2. Health

3. Growth

4. Valuation

5. Dividend

1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year VIST was profitable.
VIST had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
VIST had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
VIST had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.

1.2 Ratios

VIST has a better Return On Assets (10.85%) than 91.30% of its industry peers.
VIST's Return On Equity of 30.36% is amongst the best of the industry. VIST outperforms 92.27% of its industry peers.
VIST has a Return On Invested Capital of 13.74%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VIST outperforms 91.30% of its industry peers.
VIST had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 20.83%. This is in line with the industry average of 21.94%.
The 3 year average ROIC (20.83%) for VIST is well above the current ROIC(13.74%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
ROA	10.85%
ROE	30.36%
ROIC	13.74%

ROA(3y)13.26%

ROA(5y)7.06%

ROE(3y)31.07%

ROE(5y)16.4%

ROIC(3y)20.83%

ROIC(5y)N/A

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of VIST (32.83%) is better than 89.86% of its industry peers.
VIST's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
VIST has a Operating Margin of 44.41%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VIST outperforms 90.34% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VIST has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 47.20%, VIST is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VIST has grown nicely.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
OM	44.41%
PM (TTM)	32.83%
GM	47.2%

OM growth 3Y7.76%

OM growth 5Y60.73%

PM growth 3Y55.11%

PM growth 5YN/A

GM growth 3Y6.68%

GM growth 5Y18.64%

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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.
Compared to 1 year ago, VIST has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, VIST has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for VIST is higher compared to a year ago.

2.2 Solvency

VIST has an Altman-Z score of 1.84. This is not the best score and indicates that VIST is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.84, VIST is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.77% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.00 is on the high side and indicates that VIST has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.00, VIST is not doing good in the industry: 68.12% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
Debt/Equity	1
Debt/FCF	N/A
Altman-Z	1.84

ROIC/WACC1.12

WACC12.26%

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.62 indicates that VIST may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
VIST has a Current ratio of 0.62. This is in the lower half of the industry: VIST underperforms 78.74% of its industry peers.
VIST has a Quick Ratio of 0.62. 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 0.61, VIST is not doing good in the industry: 70.53% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
Current Ratio	0.62
Quick Ratio	0.61

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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 30.57%, 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 46.35% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
Measured over the past years, VIST shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 31.69% on average per year.

EPS 1Y (TTM)30.57%

EPS 3Y104.34%

EPS 5YN/A

EPS Q2Q%77.15%

Revenue 1Y (TTM)46.35%

Revenue growth 3Y36.2%

Revenue growth 5Y31.69%

Sales Q2Q%52.72%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 26.02% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
VIST is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 14.57% yearly.

EPS Next Y37.74%

EPS Next 2Y7.17%

EPS Next 3Y26.02%

EPS Next 5YN/A

Revenue Next Year44.09%

Revenue Next 2Y29.2%

Revenue Next 3Y26.91%

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.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.76, the valuation of VIST can be described as reasonable.
VIST's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. VIST is cheaper than 75.85% of the companies in the same industry.
VIST is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.21, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.23, which indicates a very decent valuation of VIST.
VIST's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. VIST is cheaper than 78.74% of the companies in the same industry.
VIST's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 24.26.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
PE	11.76
Fwd PE	10.23

4.2 Price Multiples

78.26% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VIST, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
P/FCF	N/A
EV/EBITDA	4.9

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap 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 26.02% in the coming years.