VistraFRA:0V60 -0.99%84 Pretax Margin % is 21.49% as of Mar. 2026, which is 293% above its 10-year median of 5.47. GuruFocus rates FRA:0V60 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.53 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 422 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Vistra ranks better than 62.56% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. Vistra's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,048 Mil. Vistra's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €4,879 Mil. Therefore, Vistra's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 21.49%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vistra's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:0V60'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.16 Med: 5.47 Max: 20.13
Current: 14.29
FRA:0V60's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 62.56% of 422
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 8.655
vs FRA:0V60: 14.29
Vistra (FRA:0V60) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Vistra Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Vistra Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vistra's Pretax 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.
FRA:0V60 vs NRG, TLN, CEG: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Vistra's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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.
Vistra Pretax Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Vistra's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vistra's Pretax 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.
Vistra (FRA:0V60) has a Pretax Margin % of 21.49% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Vistra and its competitors. This is 293% above median its historical median of 5.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Vistra ranks #158 out of 422 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 37.4%.
Is Vistra's Pretax Margin % too high?
Vistra's current Pretax Margin % of 21.49% is 293% above median its 10-year median of 5.47. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Pretax Margin % is 8.66. Vistra's value of 21.49% is 148.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vistra ranks #158 out of 422 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Vistra has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vistra's Pretax Margin % compare to NRG and TLN?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Vistra ranks #158 out of 422 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts Vistra in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 8.66. Vistra's value of 21.49% is 148.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.47 vs. the industry median of 8.66, 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 Pretax Margin % for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 8.66, based on 422 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vistra's current Pretax Margin % of 21.49% is 148.3% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Vistra and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 8.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vistra's current Pretax Margin % is 21.49%, which is 293% above median its own 10-year median of 5.47. 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 (FRA:0V60) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.53, compared to a current price of €5.00 — trading 9.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 21.49%, which is 293% above median its 10-year median of 5.47 and 148.3% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 8.66. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vistra (FRA:0V60), the current Pretax Margin % is 21.49% 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 Vistra (FRA:0V60) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vistra stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €5.00 is trading 9.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €5.53.
GuruFocus considers Vistra to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:0V60:
Pretax Margin %: 21.49% (293% above median its 10-year median of 5.47)
GF Value™: €5.53 vs. price of €5.00 (9.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 148.3% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#158 of 422)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:0V60 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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