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VistraMEX:VST +2.27%79 Days Sales Outstanding is 49.33 as of Jun. 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 40.46. GuruFocus rates MEX:VST with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,798.44 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 414 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Vistra ranks better than 75.12% on this metric.
Vistra's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN37,894 Mil. Vistra's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN70,093 Mil.
Hence, Vistra's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 49.33.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vistra's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:VST'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 33.31 Med: 40.46 Max: 46.1
Current: 42.39
During the past 12 years, Vistra's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 46.10. The lowest was 33.31. And the median was 40.46.
MEX:VST's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 75.12% of 414
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 63.905
vs MEX:VST: 42.39
Vistra's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from Jun. 2025 (46.37) to Jun. 2026 (49.33).
Vistra (MEX:VST) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Vistra Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Vistra Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vistra's Days Sales Outstanding 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.
MEX:VST vs NRG, TLN, CEG: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Vistra's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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 Days Sales Outstanding vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Vistra's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vistra's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* 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 (MEX:VST) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 49.33 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Vistra and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 40.46. Over the past decade, Vistra's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 33.31 to 46.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Vistra ranks #103 out of 414 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 24.9%.
Is Vistra's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Vistra's current Days Sales Outstanding of 49.33 is 22% above median its 10-year median of 40.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.31 to a high of 46.10. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 63.91. Vistra's value of 49.33 is 22.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vistra ranks #103 out of 414 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Vistra has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vistra's Days Sales Outstanding compare to NRG and TLN?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Vistra ranks #103 out of 414 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Vistra in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 63.91. Vistra's value of 49.33 is 22.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Vistra's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 33.31 to 46.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.46 vs. the industry median of 63.91, Vistra has consistently been below 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 Days Sales Outstanding for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 63.91, based on 414 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vistra's current Days Sales Outstanding of 49.33 is 22.8% below 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 Days Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Vistra and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 63.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vistra's current Days Sales Outstanding is 49.33, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 40.46. 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 MXN2,798.44, compared to a current price of MXN2,475.47 — trading 11.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 49.33, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 40.46 and 22.8% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 63.91. Vistra's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vistra (MEX:VST), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 49.33 as of Jun. 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 MXN2,475.47 is trading 11.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,798.44.
GuruFocus considers Vistra to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:VST:
Days Sales Outstanding: 49.33 (22% above median its 10-year median of 40.46)
GF Value™: MXN2,798.44 vs. price of MXN2,475.47 (11.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 22.8% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#103 of 414)
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 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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