VistraVST +0.30%84 EV-to-FCF is 42.53 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 278% above its 10-year median of 11.26. GuruFocus rates VST with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $165.68 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 232 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Vistra ranks worse than 75.43% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Vistra's Enterprise Value is $76,685 Mil.
Vistra's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,803 Mil. Therefore, Vistra's EV-to-FCF for today is 42.53.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vistra's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
VST'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -354.19 Med: 11.26 Max: 61.87
Current: 42.53
During the past 12 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Vistra was 61.87. The lowest was -354.19. And the median was 11.26.
EV-to-FCF 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 (2026-06-25), Vistra's stock price is $162.87.
Vistra's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $5.970. Therefore, Vistra's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 27.28.
Vistra (NYSE:VST) EV-to-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF 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 $162.87.
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 $5.970.
* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Vistra EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Vistra EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vistra's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Vistra's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vistra's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Vistra's current Enterprise Value is $76,685 Mil.
Vistra's Free Cash Flow 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 $1,803 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 (VST) has a EV-to-FCF of 42.53 as of Jun. 25, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Vistra and its competitors. This is 278% above median its historical median of 11.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Vistra ranks #175 out of 232 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 75.4%.
Is Vistra's EV-to-FCF too high?
Vistra's current EV-to-FCF of 42.53 is 278% above median its 10-year median of 11.26. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.19. Vistra's value of 42.53 is 162.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vistra ranks #175 out of 232 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vistra has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vistra's EV-to-FCF compare to NRG and TLN?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Vistra ranks #175 out of 232 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Vistra in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.19. Vistra's value of 42.53 is 162.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.26 vs. the industry median of 16.19, 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-FCF for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 16.19, based on 232 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vistra's current EV-to-FCF of 42.53 is 162.8% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Vistra and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 16.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vistra's current EV-to-FCF is 42.53, which is 278% above median its own 10-year median of 11.26. 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 (VST) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $165.68, compared to a current price of $162.87 — trading 1.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 42.53, which is 278% above median its 10-year median of 11.26 and 162.8% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 16.19. Vistra's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vistra (VST), the current EV-to-FCF is 42.53 as of Jun. 25, 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 (VST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vistra stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $162.87 is trading 1.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $165.68.
GuruFocus considers Vistra to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for VST:
EV-to-FCF: 42.53 (278% above median its 10-year median of 11.26)
GF Value™: $165.68 vs. price of $162.87 (1.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 162.8% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#175 of 232)
No single metric tells the full story. See the 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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