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VISTA ENERGY SAB DE CV (VIST) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:VIST - US92837L1098 - ADR

35.65 USD
+0.63 (+1.8%)
Last: 10/22/2025, 7:23:35 PM
36.27 USD
+0.62 (+1.74%)
After Hours: 10/22/2025, 7:23:35 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, VIST scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. VIST was compared to 211 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 has both an excellent growth and valuation score. This means it is growing and it is still cheap. This is a rare combination!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 9.52%, VIST belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.26% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 27.17%, VIST belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.00% of the companies in the same industry.
VIST has a Return On Invested Capital of 10.90%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VIST outperforms 83.41% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for VIST is in line with the industry average of 21.53%.
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

VIST's Profit Margin of 29.12% is amongst the best of the industry. VIST outperforms 85.78% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VIST has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of VIST (32.31%) is better than 78.67% of its industry peers.
VIST's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of VIST (47.72%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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

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
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

VIST has an Altman-Z score of 1.38. This is a bad value and indicates that VIST is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.38, VIST is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.61% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.92 indicates that VIST is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.92, VIST is not doing good in the industry: 66.82% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.92
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.38
ROIC/WACC0.94
WACC11.57%
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 90.05% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.41 indicates that VIST may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
VIST's Quick ratio of 0.41 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VIST is outperformed by 89.57% of its industry peers.
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

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 26.33% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, VIST shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 104.34% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 47.01% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 27.85% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 14.57% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y13.82%
EPS Next 2Y12.17%
EPS Next 3Y27.85%
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 2027 0 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.03, the valuation of VIST can be described as very reasonable.
80.57% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VIST, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
VIST is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.57, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 6.27, 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 89.10% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.09. VIST is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.03
Fwd PE 6.27
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

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VIST is valued a bit cheaper than 73.93% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 5.15
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 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 27.85% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.65
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y12.17%
EPS Next 3Y27.85%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

VISTA ENERGY SAB DE CV

NYSE:VIST (10/22/2025, 7:23:35 PM)

After market: 36.27 +0.62 (+1.74%)

35.65

+0.63 (+1.8%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)07-11 2025-07-11/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-28 2025-10-28
Inst Owners12.67%
Inst Owner Change-0.57%
Ins Owners8.09%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.72B
Revenue(TTM)1.98B
Net Income(TTM)577.31M
Analysts82.22
Price Target69.3 (94.39%)
Short Float %3.57%
Short Ratio2.99
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)0.65%
PT rev (3m)1.6%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)22.11%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)10.31%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.03
Fwd PE 6.27
P/S 1.87
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 5.45
P/B 1.75
P/tB 1.78
EV/EBITDA 5.15
EPS(TTM)3.95
EY11.08%
EPS(NY)5.68
Fwd EY15.94%
FCF(TTM)-7.14
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)6.54
OCFY18.33%
SpS19.02
BVpS20.38
TBVpS20.03
PEG (NY)0.65
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number42.56
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
ROICexgc growth 3Y1.27%
ROICexgc 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 1.38
F-Score4
WACC11.57%
ROIC/WACC0.94
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 Y13.82%
EPS Next 2Y12.17%
EPS Next 3Y27.85%
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 Year136.57%
EBIT Next 3Y45.99%
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%