Vista EnergyB de CVVIST -3.72%82 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 13.96% as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 18.73. GuruFocus rates VIST with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $76.65 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,000 Oil & Gas companies, Vista EnergyB de CV ranks better than 82.3% on this metric.
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits). He defines ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % as EBIT divided by the total of Property, Plant and Equipment and net working capital. Vista EnergyB de CV's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 13.96%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vista EnergyB de CV's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
VIST'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.31 Med: 18.73 Max: 31.46
Current: 25.29
During the past 9 years, Vista EnergyB de CV's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 31.46%. The lowest was -6.31%. And the median was 18.73%.
VIST's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 82.3% of 1000
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 8.415
vs VIST: 25.29
Vista EnergyB de CV's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.
Vista EnergyB de CV (NYSE:VIST) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Explanation
The way Joel Greenblatt defines Return on Capital is a more accurate measure of how efficiently the company generates returns onthe capital actually invested in the business. EBIT is used instead of net income because the tax and interest payment may be affected by factors other than the core business operation. Intangible assets are not included in the calculation because they don't need to be replaced.
Vista EnergyB de CV ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Vista EnergyB de CV ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vista EnergyB de CV's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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.
VIST vs COP, EOG, FANG: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Vista EnergyB de CV's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Vista EnergyB de CV's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vista EnergyB de CV's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Vista EnergyB de CV ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Calculation
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits) . He defines Return on Capital as follows:
EBIT stands for Earnings Before Interest and Taxes.
Fixed Assets are also known as non-current assets. They include the Property, Plant and Equipment that the firm needs in its operation.
GuruFocus calculates net working capital as: (Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Deferred Revenue + Other Current Liabilities). We're trying to account for OPERATING assets and liabilities (part of daily business) when calculating working capital. Cash and marketable securities are considered NON-OPERATING assets and are not included in calculation. We will also back out all interest bearing debt, short term debt and the portion of long term debt that is due in the current period from the current liabilities. This debt will be considered when computing cost of capital and it would be inappropriate to count it twice.
Note:
The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.
* 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.
What does a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 13.96% mean?
Vista EnergyB de CV (VIST) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 13.96% as of Mar. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Vista EnergyB de CV and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 18.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Vista EnergyB de CV ranks #177 out of 1000 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 17.7%.
Is Vista EnergyB de CV's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Vista EnergyB de CV's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 13.96% is 25% below median its 10-year median of 18.73. The Oil & Gas industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.42. Vista EnergyB de CV's value of 13.96% is 65.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vista EnergyB de CV ranks #177 out of 1000 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Vista EnergyB de CV ranks #177 out of 1000 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Vista EnergyB de CV in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.42. Vista EnergyB de CV's value of 13.96% is 65.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 18.73 vs. the industry median of 8.42, 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Oil & Gas companies is 8.42, based on 1,000 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vista EnergyB de CV's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 13.96% is 65.9% 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Vista EnergyB de CV and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 8.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vista EnergyB de CV's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 13.96%, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 18.73. 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 $76.65, compared to a current price of $60.36 — trading 21.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 13.96%, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 18.73 and 65.9% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 8.42. 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vista EnergyB de CV (VIST), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 13.96% 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 $60.36 is trading 21.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $76.65.
GuruFocus considers Vista EnergyB de CV to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for VIST:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 13.96% (25% below median its 10-year median of 18.73)
GF Value™: $76.65 vs. price of $60.36 (21.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 65.9% above the Oil & Gas median (#177 of 1000)
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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