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VistraMEX:VST -0.95%80 EV-to-OCF is 15.46 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 12.84. GuruFocus rates MEX:VST with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,911.51 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 442 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Vistra ranks worse than 70.59% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Vistra's Enterprise Value is MXN1,315,391 Mil.
Vistra's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN85,087 Mil. Therefore, Vistra's EV-to-OCF for today is 15.46.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vistra's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:VST'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -109.71 Med: 12.84 Max: 199.56
Current: 16.13
During the past 12 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Vistra was 199.56. The lowest was -109.71. And the median was 12.84.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
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.
Vistra (MEX:VST) EV-to-OCF Explanation
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Vistra EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Vistra EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vistra's EV-to-OCF 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-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Vistra's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vistra's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Vistra's current Enterprise Value is MXN1,315,391 Mil.
Vistra's Cash Flow from Operations 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 MXN85,087 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-OCF of 15.46 as of Jul. 14, 2026. This is 20% above median its historical median of 12.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Vistra ranks #312 out of 442 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 70.6%.
Is Vistra's EV-to-OCF too high?
Vistra's current EV-to-OCF of 15.46 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 12.84. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median EV-to-OCF is 9.69. Vistra's value of 15.46 is 59.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vistra ranks #312 out of 442 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-OCF compare to NRG and TLN?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Vistra ranks #312 out of 442 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Vistra in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 9.69. Vistra's value of 15.46 is 59.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.84 vs. the industry median of 9.69, 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 EV-to-OCF for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 9.69, based on 442 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vistra's current EV-to-OCF of 15.46 is 59.6% 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 9.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vistra's current EV-to-OCF is 15.46, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 12.84. 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 MXN2,911.51, compared to a current price of MXN2,765.00 — trading 5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 15.46, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 12.84 and 59.6% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 9.69. 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-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vistra (MEX:VST), the current EV-to-OCF is 15.46 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 5% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,911.51.
GuruFocus considers Vistra to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:VST:
EV-to-OCF: 15.46 (20% above median its 10-year median of 12.84)
GF Value™: MXN2,911.51 vs. price of MXN2,765.00 (5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 59.6% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#312 of 442)
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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