Vistra (MEX:VST) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.82 (As of Aug. 28, 2026) — 26% Below Median

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MEX:VST Vistra Corp MEX:VST
82 GF Score
Price MXN2,374.00
GF Value MXN2,886.97
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Vistra Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Vistra MEX:VST -0.40% 82 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.82 as of Aug. 28, 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 5.13. GuruFocus rates MEX:VST with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,886.97 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 273 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Vistra ranks worse than 75.46% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-28), Vistra's current share price is MXN2374.00. Vistra's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN620.85. Vistra's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 3.82.

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

MEX:VST' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.84   Med: 5.13   Max: 6.95
Current: 3.94

During the past years, Vistra's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 6.95. The lowest was 3.84. And the median was 5.13.

MEX:VST's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
75.46% of 273 companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 1.69 vs MEX:VST: 3.94

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Vistra's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN206.622. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is MXN620.85 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Vistra  (MEX:VST) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Vistra Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Vistra Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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

Vistra Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4.98

Vistra Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 6.38 6.22 4.98 4.38 4.47

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

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Vistra's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 PS Ratio vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

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

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


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Vistra Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

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

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=2374.00/620.85
=3.82

* 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 Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=206.622/333.9520*333.9520
=206.622

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Vistra Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 76.437 241.428 105.730
201612 57.430 241.432 79.438
201703 59.726 243.801 81.811
201706 54.788 244.955 74.694
201709 77.666 246.819 105.084
201712 43.242 246.524 58.577
201803 32.438 249.554 43.408
201806 94.753 251.989 125.573
201809 112.132 252.439 148.340
201812 97.250 251.233 129.270
201903 111.365 254.202 146.303
201906 107.191 256.143 139.753
201909 127.729 256.759 166.130
201912 101.953 256.974 132.494
202003 136.586 258.115 176.716
202006 118.077 257.797 152.958
202009 159.803 260.280 205.035
202012 102.127 260.474 130.936
202103 135.247 264.877 170.517
202106 104.765 271.696 128.771
202109 126.938 274.310 154.538
202112 141.807 278.802 169.858
202203 137.780 287.504 160.039
202206 74.436 296.311 83.892
202209 247.943 296.808 278.972
202212 190.651 296.797 214.518
202303 205.806 301.836 227.704
202306 145.098 305.109 158.815
202309 191.250 307.789 207.507
202312 143.746 306.746 156.495
202403 145.243 312.332 155.297
202406 198.802 314.175 211.316
202409 353.544 315.301 374.457
202412 241.349 315.605 255.379
202503 236.793 319.799 247.272
202506 231.615 322.561 239.794
202509 264.289 324.800 271.736
202512 240.137 324.054 247.472
202603 297.506 330.213 300.875
202606 206.622 333.952 206.622

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 3.82 mean?
Vistra (MEX:VST) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.82 as of Aug. 28, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Vistra and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 5.13. Over the past decade, Vistra's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 3.84 to 6.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Vistra ranks #206 out of 273 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 75.5%.
Is Vistra's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Vistra's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.82 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 5.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.84 to a high of 6.95. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.69. Vistra's value of 3.82 is 126% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vistra ranks #206 out of 273 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vistra has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vistra's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to NRG and TLN?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Vistra ranks #206 out of 273 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Vistra in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.69. Vistra's value of 3.82 is 126% above this benchmark. Historically, Vistra's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 3.84 to 6.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.13 vs. the industry median of 1.69, 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 PS Ratio for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 1.69, based on 273 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vistra's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 3.82 is 126% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue 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 PS Ratio is 1.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vistra's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.82, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 5.13. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,886.97, compared to a current price of MXN2,374.00 — trading 17.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.82, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 5.13 and 126% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 1.69. Vistra's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vistra (MEX:VST), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.82 as of Aug. 28, 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 MXN2,374.00 is trading 17.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,886.97. GuruFocus considers Vistra to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:VST:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 3.82 (26% below median its 10-year median of 5.13)
  • GF Value™: MXN2,886.97 vs. price of MXN2,374.00 (17.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 126% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#206 of 273)

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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