Vista EnergyB de CVVIST +0.95%82 Pretax Margin % is 16.59% as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 22.96. 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 916 Oil & Gas companies, Vista EnergyB de CV ranks better than 88.1% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vista EnergyB de CV's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
VIST'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -41.2 Med: 22.96 Max: 46.66
Current: 35.31
VIST's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 88.1% of 916
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 5.165
vs VIST: 35.31
Vista EnergyB de CV (NYSE:VIST) 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.
Vista EnergyB de CV Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Vista EnergyB de CV Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vista EnergyB de CV'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.
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Vista EnergyB de CV'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.
Vista EnergyB de CV Pretax Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Vista EnergyB de CV's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vista EnergyB de CV'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.
Vista EnergyB de CV (VIST) has a Pretax Margin % of 16.59% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Vista EnergyB de CV and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 22.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Vista EnergyB de CV ranks #109 out of 916 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 11.9%.
Is Vista EnergyB de CV's Pretax Margin % too high?
Vista EnergyB de CV's current Pretax Margin % of 16.59% is 28% below median its 10-year median of 22.96. The Oil & Gas industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.17. Vista EnergyB de CV's value of 16.59% is 221.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vista EnergyB de CV ranks #109 out of 916 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 Pretax Margin % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Vista EnergyB de CV ranks #109 out of 916 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Vista EnergyB de CV in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.17. Vista EnergyB de CV's value of 16.59% is 221.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 22.96 vs. the industry median of 5.17, 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 Pretax Margin % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 5.17, based on 916 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. Vista EnergyB de CV's current Pretax Margin % of 16.59% is 221.2% 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 Vista EnergyB de CV and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vista EnergyB de CV's current Pretax Margin % is 16.59%, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 22.96. 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 $65.03 — trading 19.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 16.59%, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 22.96 and 221.2% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 5.17. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vista EnergyB de CV (VIST), the current Pretax Margin % is 16.59% 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 $65.03 is trading 19.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $80.74.
GuruFocus considers Vista EnergyB de CV to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for VIST:
Pretax Margin %: 16.59% (28% below median its 10-year median of 22.96)
GF Value™: $80.74 vs. price of $65.03 (19.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 221.2% above the Oil & Gas median (#109 of 916)
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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