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VistraMEX:VST -0.95%80 EV-to-EBIT is 19.16 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 18.71. GuruFocus rates MEX:VST with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,941.79 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 340 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Vistra ranks worse than 58.82% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Vistra's Enterprise Value is MXN1,315,391 Mil.
Vistra's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN68,666 Mil. Therefore, Vistra's EV-to-EBIT for today is 19.16.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vistra's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:VST'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -222.19 Med: 18.71 Max: 212.99
Current: 19.96
During the past 12 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Vistra was 212.99. The lowest was -222.19. And the median was 18.71.
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Vistra's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN1,290,476 Mil.
Vistra's EBIT 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 MXN68,666 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.
Vistra EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Vistra EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vistra's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Vistra's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Vistra's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vistra's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Vistra's current Enterprise Value is MXN1,315,391 Mil.
Vistra's EBIT 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 MXN68,666 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.
Vistra (MEX:VST) has a EV-to-EBIT of 19.16 as of Jul. 14, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Vistra and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 18.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Vistra ranks #200 out of 340 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 58.8%.
Is Vistra's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Vistra's current EV-to-EBIT of 19.16 is near median its 10-year median of 18.71. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.63. Vistra's value of 19.16 is 8.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vistra ranks #200 out of 340 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 EV-to-EBIT compare to NRG and TLN?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Vistra ranks #200 out of 340 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Vistra in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.63. Vistra's value of 19.16 is 8.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 18.71 vs. the industry median of 17.63, 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 EV-to-EBIT for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 17.63, based on 340 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vistra's current EV-to-EBIT of 19.16 is 8.7% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Vistra and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 17.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vistra's current EV-to-EBIT is 19.16, which is near median its own 10-year median of 18.71. 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 MXN2,941.79, compared to a current price of MXN2,765.00 — trading 6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 19.16, which is near median its 10-year median of 18.71 and 8.7% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 17.63. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vistra (MEX:VST), the current EV-to-EBIT is 19.16 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 6% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,941.79.
GuruFocus considers Vistra to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:VST:
EV-to-EBIT: 19.16 (near median its 10-year median of 18.71)
GF Value™: MXN2,941.79 vs. price of MXN2,765.00 (6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8.7% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#200 of 340)
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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