Vistra (MEX:VST) Tax Rate %: 15.10% (As of Mar. 2026)

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MEX:VST Vistra Corp MEX:VST
80 GF Score
Price MXN2,765.00
GF Value MXN2,913.23
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Vistra Tax Rate %?

Vistra MEX:VST -0.95% 80 Tax Rate % is 15.10% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:VST with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,913.23 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Vistra's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN3,300 Mil. Vistra's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN21,856 Mil. Therefore, Vistra's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.10%.

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Vistra Tax Rate % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vistra's Tax Rate % 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.

Vistra Tax Rate % Chart

Vistra Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Rate %
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Vistra Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Vistra Tax Rate % Calculation

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

Vistra's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Dec. 2025 )
=3223.02/20220.401
=15.94 %

Vistra's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=3299.984/21855.632
=15.10 %

* 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 Tax Rate % →
What does a Tax Rate % of 15.10% mean?
Vistra (MEX:VST) has a Tax Rate % of 15.10% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Vistra's Tax Rate % too high?
Vistra's current Tax Rate % is 15.10%. Overall, Vistra has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vistra's Tax Rate % compare to NRG and TLN?
Vistra's Tax Rate % of 15.10% can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tax Rate % for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry context. However, Tax Rate % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Tax Rate % mean?
A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Vistra's current Tax Rate % is 15.10%. 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 (MEX:VST) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,913.23, compared to a current price of MXN2,765.00 — trading 5.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 15.10%. Vistra's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vistra (MEX:VST), the current Tax Rate % is 15.10% 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 (MEX:VST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vistra stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN2,765.00 is trading 5.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,913.23. GuruFocus considers Vistra to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:VST:

  • Tax Rate %: 15.10%
  • GF Value™: MXN2,913.23 vs. price of MXN2,765.00 (5.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:VST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Vistra Business Description

Address 6555 Sierra Drive, Irving, TX, USA, 75039
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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