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VistraMEX:VST -0.95%80 EV-to-EBITDA is 10.81 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 9.79. 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 358 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Vistra ranks better than 50.84% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Vistra's enterprise value is MXN1,315,391 Mil.
Vistra's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN121,692 Mil. Therefore, Vistra's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 10.81.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vistra's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:VST'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -258.11 Med: 9.79 Max: 50.83
Current: 11.28
During the past 12 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Vistra was 50.83. The lowest was -258.11. And the median was 9.79.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
As of today (2026-07-14), Vistra's stock price is MXN2765.00.
Vistra's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN108.502. Therefore, Vistra's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 25.48.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Vistra (MEX:VST) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Vistra's share price for today is MXN2765.00.
Vistra's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 MXN108.502.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Vistra's EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Vistra's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vistra's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Vistra's current Enterprise Value is MXN1,315,391 Mil.
Vistra's EBITDA 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 MXN121,692 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-EBITDA of 10.81 as of Jul. 14, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Vistra. This is 10% above median its historical median of 9.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Vistra ranks #176 out of 358 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 49.2%.
Is Vistra's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Vistra's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.81 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 9.79. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 11.39. Vistra's value of 10.81 is 5.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vistra ranks #176 out of 358 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above 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-EBITDA compare to NRG and TLN?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Vistra ranks #176 out of 358 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Vistra in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 11.39. Vistra's value of 10.81 is 5.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.79 vs. the industry median of 11.39, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 11.39, based on 358 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vistra's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.81 is 5.1% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Vistra. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 11.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vistra's current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.81, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 9.79. 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-EBITDA is 10.81, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 9.79 and 5.1% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 11.39. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vistra (MEX:VST), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.81 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-EBITDA: 10.81 (10% above median its 10-year median of 9.79)
GF Value™: MXN2,941.79 vs. price of MXN2,765.00 (6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 5.1% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#176 of 358)
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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