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VistraNEOE:ZVST 66 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 2,991.38% as of Mar. 2026, which is 14017% above its 10-year median of 21.19. GuruFocus rates NEOE:ZVST with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of C$9.30 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 427 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Vistra ranks better than 99.77% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Vistra's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$5,647 Mil. Vistra's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$189 Mil. Therefore, Vistra's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2,991.38%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vistra's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
NEOE:ZVST'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -62.55 Med: 21.19 Max: 32955.88
Current: 32955.88
During the past 12 years, Vistra's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 32,955.88%. The lowest was -62.55%. And the median was 21.19%.
NEOE:ZVST's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 99.77% of 427
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 4.68
vs NEOE:ZVST: 32955.88
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
Vistra Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Vistra Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vistra's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
NEOE:ZVST vs NRG, TLN, CEG: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Vistra's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Vistra's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vistra's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 2,991.38% mean?
Vistra (NEOE:ZVST) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 2,991.38% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Vistra and its competitors. This is 14017% above median its historical median of 21.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Vistra ranks #1 out of 427 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 0.2%.
Is Vistra's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Vistra's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 2,991.38% is 14017% above median its 10-year median of 21.19. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.68. Vistra's value of 2,991.38% is 63818.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vistra ranks #1 out of 427 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Vistra has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vistra's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to NRG and TLN?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Vistra ranks #1 out of 427 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Vistra in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.68. Vistra's value of 2,991.38% is 63818.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 21.19 vs. the industry median of 4.68, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 4.68, based on 427 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vistra's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 2,991.38% is 63818.4% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Vistra and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 4.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vistra's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 2,991.38%, which is 14017% above median its own 10-year median of 21.19. 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 (NEOE:ZVST) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$9.30, compared to a current price of C$8.74 — trading 6% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 2,991.38%, which is 14017% above median its 10-year median of 21.19 and 63818.4% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 4.68. Vistra's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vistra (NEOE:ZVST), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 2,991.38% 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 (NEOE:ZVST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vistra stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of C$8.74 is trading 6% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$9.30.
GuruFocus considers Vistra to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NEOE:ZVST:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 2,991.38% (14017% above median its 10-year median of 21.19)
GF Value™: C$9.30 vs. price of C$8.74 (6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 63818.4% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#1 of 427)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NEOE:ZVST 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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