Vista EnergyB de CV (FRA:1CIA) ROC %: 9.25% (As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:1CIA Vista Energy SAB de CV FRA:1CIA
81 GF Score
Price €54.80
GF Value €68.04
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Vista EnergyB de CV ROC %?

Vista EnergyB de CV FRA:1CIA -2.49% 81 ROC % is 9.25% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:1CIA with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €68.04 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Vista EnergyB de CV's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.25%.

As of today (2026-06-26), Vista EnergyB de CV's WACC % is 4.51%. Vista EnergyB de CV's ROC % is 10.73% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Vista EnergyB de CV generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases.


Vista EnergyB de CV  (FRA:1CIA) ROC % Explanation

ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. The reason book values of debt and equity are used is because the book values are the capital the company received when issuing the debt or receiving the equity investments.

There are four key components to this definition. The first is the use of operating income or EBIT rather than net income in the numerator. The second is the tax adjustment to this operating income or EBIT, computed as a hypothetical tax based on an effective or marginal tax rate. The third is the use of book values for invested capital, rather than market values. The final is the timing difference; the capital invested is from the end of the prior year whereas the operating income or EBIT is the current year's number.

Why is ROC % important?

Because it costs money to raise capital. A firm that generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases, whereas a firm that earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital will destroy value as it grows.

As of today, Vista EnergyB de CV's WACC % is 4.51%. Vista EnergyB de CV's ROC % is 10.73% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Vista EnergyB de CV generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases.


Be Aware

Like ROE % and ROA %, ROC % is calculated with only 12 months of data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.


Vista EnergyB de CV ROC % Related Terms


Vista EnergyB de CV ROC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vista EnergyB de CV's ROC % 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.

Vista EnergyB de CV ROC % Chart

Vista EnergyB de CV Annual Data
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ROC %
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Vista EnergyB de CV Quarterly Data
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Vista EnergyB de CV ROC % Calculation

Vista EnergyB de CV's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROC % (A: Dec. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=707.477 * ( 1 - 28.43% )/( (3198.636 + 5687.057)/ 2 )
=506.3412889/4442.8465
=11.40 %

where

Invested Capital(A: Dec. 2024 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=4041.915 - 848.515 - ( 732.785 - max(0, 1010.155 - 1004.919+732.785))
=3198.636

Invested Capital(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=6074.376 - 507.462 - ( 461.773 - max(0, 884.934 - 764.791+461.773))
=5687.057

Vista EnergyB de CV's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=747.764 * ( 1 - 24.95% )/( (5687.057 + 6444.004)/ 2 )
=561.196882/6065.5305
=9.25 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=6074.376 - 507.462 - ( 461.773 - max(0, 884.934 - 764.791+461.773))
=5687.057

Invested Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=6678.104 - 585.281 - ( 534.137 - max(0, 1521.446 - 1170.265+534.137))
=6444.004

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data. The tax rate is limited to between 0% and 100%.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROC % →
What does a ROC % of 9.25% mean?
Vista EnergyB de CV (FRA:1CIA) has a ROC % of 9.25% as of Mar. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Vista EnergyB de CV and its competitors.
Is Vista EnergyB de CV's ROC % too high?
Vista EnergyB de CV's current ROC % is 9.25%. The Oil & Gas industry median ROC % is 3.63. Vista EnergyB de CV's value of 9.25% is 154.8% above this industry median. Overall, Vista EnergyB de CV has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vista EnergyB de CV's ROC % compare to COP and EOG?
Vista EnergyB de CV's ROC % of 9.25% can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. The industry median ROC % is 3.63. Vista EnergyB de CV's value of 9.25% is 154.8% 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 ROC % for an Oil & Gas company?
The median ROC % among Oil & Gas companies is 3.63, based on 997 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vista EnergyB de CV's current ROC % of 9.25% is 154.8% 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 % mean?
A high ROC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Vista EnergyB de CV and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median ROC % is 3.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vista EnergyB de CV's current ROC % is 9.25%. 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 (FRA:1CIA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €68.04, compared to a current price of €54.80 — trading 19.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is 9.25% and 154.8% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 3.63. Vista EnergyB de CV's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROC % calculated?
ROC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vista EnergyB de CV (FRA:1CIA), the current ROC % is 9.25% 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 (FRA:1CIA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vista EnergyB de CV stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €54.80 is trading 19.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €68.04. GuruFocus considers Vista EnergyB de CV to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:1CIA:

  • ROC %: 9.25%
  • GF Value™: €68.04 vs. price of €54.80 (19.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 154.8% above the Oil & Gas median

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:1CIA 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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