VIST (Vista EnergyB de CV) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


VIST Vista Energy SAB de CV VIST
82 GF Score
Price $64.64
GF Value $80.05
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Vista EnergyB de CV Moat Score?

Vista EnergyB de CV VIST -0.60% 82 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates VIST with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $80.05 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,044 Oil & Gas companies, Vista EnergyB de CV ranks better than 87.26% on this metric.

Vista EnergyB de CV has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Vista EnergyB de CV has Narrow Moat: Vista Energy has a discernible but modest moat due to its market position in the energy sector and some cost advantages. However, it lacks strong brand strength, significant customer switching costs, and regulatory barriers, limiting its competitive advantages to a narrow category.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Vista EnergyB de CV might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Vista EnergyB de CV  (NYSE:VIST) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Vista EnergyB de CV Moat Score Related Terms

VIST vs COP, EOG, OXY: Moat Score Comparison

For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Vista EnergyB de CV's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Vista EnergyB de CV's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Vista EnergyB de CV's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Vista EnergyB de CV (VIST) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Vista EnergyB de CV ranks #133 out of 1044 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 12.7%.
Is Vista EnergyB de CV's Moat Score too high?
Vista EnergyB de CV's current Moat Score is 4. The Oil & Gas industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Vista EnergyB de CV's value of 4 is 300% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vista EnergyB de CV ranks #133 out of 1044 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 Moat Score compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Vista EnergyB de CV ranks #133 out of 1044 companies for Moat Score. This places Vista EnergyB de CV in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Moat Score is 1.00. Vista EnergyB de CV's value of 4 is 300% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Moat Score among Oil & Gas companies is 1.00, based on 1,044 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Moat Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vista EnergyB de CV's current Moat Score of 4 is 300% 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Moat Score is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vista EnergyB de CV's current Moat Score is 4. 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 $80.05, compared to a current price of $64.64 — trading 19.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4 and 300% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 1.00. Vista EnergyB de CV's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vista EnergyB de CV (VIST), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 28, 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 $64.64 is trading 19.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $80.05. GuruFocus considers Vista EnergyB de CV to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for VIST:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $80.05 vs. price of $64.64 (19.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 300% above the Oil & Gas median (#133 of 1044)

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 EnergyB de CV Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Address 243 Paseo de la Reforma Avenue, 18th Floor, Colonia Cuauhtemoc, Alcaldia Cuauhtemoc, Mexico, MEX, MEX, 06500
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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