Vistra (MEX:VST) Cash Flow from Operations: MXN85,087 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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MEX:VST Vistra Corp MEX:VST
80 GF Score
Price MXN2,710.00
GF Value MXN2,941.88
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Vistra Cash Flow from Operations?

Vistra MEX:VST +3.04% 80 Cash Flow from Operations is MXN85,087 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:VST with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,941.88 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.

For the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Vistra's Net Income From Continuing Operations was MXN18,556 Mil. Its Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization was MXN12,947 Mil. Its Change In Working Capital was MXN-3,066 Mil. Its cash flow from deferred tax was MXN2,867 Mil. Its Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities was MXN0 Mil. Its Asset Impairment Charge was MXN757 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation was MXN577 Mil. And its Cash Flow from Others was MXN-11,018 Mil. In all, Vistra's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN21,621 Mil.


Vistra  (MEX:VST) Cash Flow from Operations Explanation

For companies reported in indirect method, cash flow from operations contains six items:

1. Net Income From Continuing Operations:
Net Income From Continuing Operations indicates the net income that a firm brings in from ongoing business activities. These activities are expected to continue into the next reporting period. It excludes extraordinary items, income from the cumulative effects of accounting changes, non-recurring items, income from tax loss carry forward, and preferred dividends.

Vistra's net income from continuing operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN18,556 Mil.

2. Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization:
Depreciation is a present expense that accounts for the past cost of an asset that is now providing benefits.
Depletion and amortization are synonyms for depreciation.
Generally:
The term depreciation is used when discussing man made tangible assets
The term depletion is used when discussing natural tangible assets
The term amortization is used when discussing intangible assets

Vistra's depreciation, depletion and amortization for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN12,947 Mil.

3. Change In Working Capital:
Working Capital is a measure of a company's short term liquidity or its ability to cover short term liabilities. It is defined as the difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities. Changes in Working Capital is reported in the cash flow statement since it is one of the major ways in which net income can differ from operating cash flow.

Vistra's change in working capital for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-3,066 Mil. It means Vistra's working capital declined by MXN3,066 Mil from Dec. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .

4. Deferred Tax:
It is the cash flow generated from deferred tax.

Vistra's cash flow from deferred tax for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN2,867 Mil.

5. Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities:
Net cash from all of the entity's discontinued operating activities.

Vistra's cash from discontinued operating Activities for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN0 Mil.

6. Asset Impairment Charge:
It is the charge against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of all assets from their carrying value to their fair value.

Vistra's asset impairment charge for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN757 Mil.

7. Stock Based Compensation:
It is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Vistra's stock based compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN577 Mil.

8. Cash Flow from Others:
These are cash differences caused by the change of inventory, accounts payable, accounts receivable etc. For instance, if a company pays its suppliers slower, its cash position will build up faster. If a company receives payments from its customers slower, its account receivables will rise, and its cash position will grow more slowly (or even shrink).

Vistra's cash flow from others for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-11,018 Mil.


Vistra Cash Flow from Operations Related Terms


Vistra Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vistra's Cash Flow from Operations can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Vistra Cash Flow from Operations Chart

Vistra Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash Flow from Operations
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Vistra Quarterly Data
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Vistra Cash Flow from Operations Calculation

Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.

Vistra's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Vistra's Cash Flow from Operations for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is:


Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN85,087 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a Cash Flow from Operations of MXN85,087 Mil mean?
Vistra (MEX:VST) has a Cash Flow from Operations of MXN85,087 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Vistra and its competitors.
Is Vistra's Cash Flow from Operations too high?
Vistra's current Cash Flow from Operations is MXN85,087 Mil. Overall, Vistra has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vistra's Cash Flow from Operations compare to NRG and TLN?
Vistra's Cash Flow from Operations of MXN85,087 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow from Operations for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry context. However, Cash Flow from Operations should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Flow from Operations mean?
A high Cash Flow from Operations can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Vistra and its competitors. Vistra's current Cash Flow from Operations is MXN85,087 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vistra stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vistra (MEX:VST) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,941.88, compared to a current price of MXN2,710.00 — trading 7.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Operations is MXN85,087 Mil. Vistra's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow from Operations calculated?
Cash Flow from Operations is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vistra (MEX:VST), the current Cash Flow from Operations is MXN85,087 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Vistra (MEX:VST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vistra stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN2,710.00 is trading 7.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,941.88. GuruFocus considers Vistra to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:VST:

  • Cash Flow from Operations: MXN85,087 Mil
  • GF Value™: MXN2,941.88 vs. price of MXN2,710.00 (7.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:VST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Vistra Business Description

Address 6555 Sierra Drive, Irving, TX, USA, 75039
Vistra Corp. is one of the largest power producers and retail energy providers in the US. It owns 44 gigawatts of generation capacity, including natural gas (27 GW), nuclear (6.5 GW), coal (8.7 GW), and solar and battery storage (1.3 GW). The Cogentrix acquisition will add 5.5 GW of gas generation. Vistra's retail electricity business serves 5 million customers in 20 states, including almost a third of all Texas electricity consumers. Vistra emerged from the Energy Future Holdings bankruptcy as a stand-alone entity in 2016.
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