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VistraMEX:VST +3.04%80 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 80.60% as of Mar. 2026, which is 154% above its 10-year median of 31.70. GuruFocus rates MEX:VST with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,925.06 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 350 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Vistra ranks better than 96.57% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Vistra's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -0.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 80.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 44.40% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 12 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Vistra was 130.00% per year. The lowest was -30.20% per year. And the median was 31.70% per year.
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Vistra 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
MEX:VST vs NRG, TLN, CEG: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Vistra's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Vistra's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vistra's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 80.60% mean?
Vistra (MEX:VST) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 80.60% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Vistra and its competitors. This is 154% above median its historical median of 31.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Vistra ranks #12 out of 350 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 3.4%.
Is Vistra's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Vistra's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 80.60% is 154% above median its 10-year median of 31.70. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 2.70. Vistra's value of 80.60% is 2885.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vistra ranks #12 out of 350 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 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vistra's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to NRG and TLN?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Vistra ranks #12 out of 350 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Vistra in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 2.70. Vistra's value of 80.60% is 2885.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 31.70 vs. the industry median of 2.70, 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 2.70, based on 350 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vistra's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 80.60% is 2885.2% 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Vistra and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 2.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vistra's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 80.60%, which is 154% above median its own 10-year median of 31.70. 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 MXN2,925.06, compared to a current price of MXN2,710.00 — trading 7.4% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 80.60%, which is 154% above median its 10-year median of 31.70 and 2885.2% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 2.70. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vistra (MEX:VST), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 80.60% 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 7.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,925.06.
GuruFocus considers Vistra to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:VST:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 80.60% (154% above median its 10-year median of 31.70)
GF Value™: MXN2,925.06 vs. price of MXN2,710.00 (7.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2885.2% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#12 of 350)
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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