Vista EnergyB de CVVIST -0.91%82 Gross Margin % is 54.61% as of Mar. 2026, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 40.07. GuruFocus rates VIST with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $80.74 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 867 Oil & Gas companies, Vista EnergyB de CV ranks better than 78.66% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vista EnergyB de CV's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
VIST'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.89 Med: 40.07 Max: 53.07
Current: 49.42
During the past 9 years, the highestGross Margin % of Vista EnergyB de CV was 53.07%. The lowest was 0.89%. And the median was 40.07%.
VIST's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 78.66% of 867
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 25.7
vs VIST: 49.42
Vista EnergyB de CV had a gross margin of 54.61% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Vista EnergyB de CV was 79.50% per year.
Vista EnergyB de CV (NYSE:VIST) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Vista EnergyB de CV had a gross margin of 54.61% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Vista EnergyB de CV Gross Margin % Related Terms
Vista EnergyB de CV Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vista EnergyB de CV's Gross Margin % 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 Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Vista EnergyB de CV's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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.
Vista EnergyB de CV Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Vista EnergyB de CV's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vista EnergyB de CV's Gross Margin % falls into.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Vista EnergyB de CV (VIST) has a Gross Margin % of 54.61% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Vista EnergyB de CV and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 40.07. Over the past decade, Vista EnergyB de CV's Gross Margin % has ranged from 0.89 to 53.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Vista EnergyB de CV ranks #185 out of 867 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 21.3%.
Is Vista EnergyB de CV's Gross Margin % too high?
Vista EnergyB de CV's current Gross Margin % of 54.61% is 36% above median its 10-year median of 40.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.89 to a high of 53.07. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. Vista EnergyB de CV's value of 54.61% is 112.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vista EnergyB de CV ranks #185 out of 867 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Vista EnergyB de CV has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vista EnergyB de CV's Gross Margin % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Vista EnergyB de CV ranks #185 out of 867 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Vista EnergyB de CV in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. Vista EnergyB de CV's value of 54.61% is 112.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Vista EnergyB de CV's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 0.89 to 53.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.07 vs. the industry median of 25.70, Vista EnergyB de CV 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 Gross Margin % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Gross Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 25.70, based on 867 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vista EnergyB de CV's current Gross Margin % of 54.61% is 112.5% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Vista EnergyB de CV and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vista EnergyB de CV's current Gross Margin % is 54.61%, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 40.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vista EnergyB de CV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vista EnergyB de CV (VIST) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $80.74, compared to a current price of $64.44 — trading 20.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 54.61%, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 40.07 and 112.5% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 25.70. Vista EnergyB de CV's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vista EnergyB de CV (VIST), the current Gross Margin % is 54.61% 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 Vista EnergyB de CV (VIST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vista EnergyB de CV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $64.44 is trading 20.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $80.74.
GuruFocus considers Vista EnergyB de CV to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for VIST:
Gross Margin %: 54.61% (36% above median its 10-year median of 40.07)
GF Value™: $80.74 vs. price of $64.44 (20.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 112.5% above the Oil & Gas median (#185 of 867)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VIST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vista Energy SAB de CV is an independent oil and gas company. It is focused on shale oil and shale gas exploration at its main assets in Vaca Muerta. The company has operations in Argentina and Mexico. The company operates in a single segment- the exploration and production of Crude oil, Natural gas, and LPG. Geographically, it operates in Argentina and Mexico. Product-wise, the firm generates the majority of its revenue from crude oil sales, natural gas sales, and LPG sales.
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