Vistra (MEX:VST) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 12.22 (As of Jul. 14, 2026) — 10% Below Median

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MEX:VST Vistra Corp MEX:VST
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Price MXN2,765.00
GF Value MXN2,913.23
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Vistra Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Vistra MEX:VST -0.95% 80 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 12.22 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 13.63. GuruFocus rates MEX:VST with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,913.23 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 284 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Vistra ranks worse than 97.18% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-14), Vistra's current share price is MXN2765.00. Vistra's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN226.32. Vistra's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 12.22.

The historical rank and industry rank for Vistra's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:VST' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.9   Med: 13.63   Max: 20.03
Current: 12.4

During the past years, Vistra's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 20.03. The lowest was 10.90. And the median was 13.63.

MEX:VST's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
97.18% of 284 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 1.13 vs MEX:VST: 12.40

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Vistra's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN166.470. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is MXN226.32 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Vistra  (MEX:VST) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Vistra Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Vistra Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vistra's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Vistra Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 12.73

Vistra Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 18.37 18.56 12.73 11.73

MEX:VST vs NRG, TLN, CEG: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Vistra's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Vistra Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Vistra's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Vistra's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Vistra Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Vistra's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=2765.00/226.32
=12.22

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Vistra's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=166.47/330.2130*330.2130
=166.470

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Vistra Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.000 241.018 0.000
201609 -1,064.651 241.428 -1,456.176
201612 318.093 241.432 435.064
201703 294.157 243.801 398.417
201706 281.463 244.955 379.428
201709 294.334 246.819 393.782
201712 290.742 246.524 389.442
201803 256.929 249.554 339.972
201806 317.165 251.989 415.621
201809 309.630 252.439 405.024
201812 313.028 251.233 411.434
201903 312.620 254.202 406.099
201906 318.853 256.143 411.057
201909 315.365 256.759 405.585
201912 307.786 256.974 395.507
202003 380.969 258.115 487.383
202006 380.441 257.797 487.308
202009 381.563 260.280 484.083
202012 340.310 260.474 431.424
202103 258.979 264.877 322.860
202106 250.687 271.696 304.679
202109 257.200 274.310 309.616
202112 275.125 278.802 325.858
202203 240.550 287.504 276.284
202206 162.153 296.311 180.706
202209 177.711 296.808 197.712
202212 145.161 296.797 161.504
202303 152.379 301.836 166.705
202306 155.796 305.109 168.615
202309 168.650 307.789 180.937
202312 136.728 306.746 147.188
202403 151.336 312.332 160.000
202406 165.378 314.175 173.820
202409 171.350 315.301 179.454
202412 189.924 315.605 198.715
202503 141.322 319.799 145.924
202506 130.313 322.561 133.404
202509 148.084 324.800 150.552
202512 139.599 324.054 142.252
202603 166.470 330.213 166.470

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 12.22 mean?
Vistra (MEX:VST) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 12.22 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Vistra and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 13.63. Over the past decade, Vistra's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 10.90 to 20.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Vistra ranks #276 out of 284 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 97.2%.
Is Vistra's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Vistra's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 12.22 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 13.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.90 to a high of 20.03. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.13. Vistra's value of 12.22 is 981.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vistra ranks #276 out of 284 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NRG and TLN?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Vistra ranks #276 out of 284 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Vistra in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.13. Vistra's value of 12.22 is 981.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Vistra's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 10.90 to 20.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.63 vs. the industry median of 1.13, Vistra has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 1.13, based on 284 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vistra's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 12.22 is 981.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Vistra and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vistra's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 12.22, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 13.63. 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 MXN2,913.23, compared to a current price of MXN2,765.00 — trading 5.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 12.22, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 13.63 and 981.4% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 1.13. 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vistra (MEX:VST), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 12.22 as of Jul. 14, 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 MXN2,765.00 is trading 5.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,913.23. GuruFocus considers Vistra to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:VST:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 12.22 (10% below median its 10-year median of 13.63)
  • GF Value™: MXN2,913.23 vs. price of MXN2,765.00 (5.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 981.4% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#276 of 284)

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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