Vistra (MEX:VST) Total Payout Ratio: 0.70 (As of Jul. 14, 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 Total Payout Ratio?

Vistra MEX:VST -0.95% 80 Total Payout Ratio is 0.70 as of Jul. 14, 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.

Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income.

Vistra's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.70.

Vistra Total Payout Ratio Related Terms

Vistra Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vistra's Total Payout Ratio 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 Total Payout Ratio Chart

Vistra Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.60 -1.99 1.15 0.62 1.62

Vistra Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Total Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.65 1.21 0.44 1.73 0.46

MEX:VST vs NRG, TLN, CEG: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Vistra's Total Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Total Payout Ratio 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 Total Payout Ratio vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry

For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Vistra's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Vistra's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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Vistra Total Payout Ratio Calculation

Total Payout Ratio is a measurement showing the proportion of earnings a company pays shareholders in the form of dividends and net stock repurchases.

Vistra's Total Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-18509.86 + 0 + -8966.839) / 16997.381
=1.62

Vistra's Total Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-6708.164 + 0 + -1767.205) / 18555.648
=0.46

* 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 Total Payout Ratio →
What does a Total Payout Ratio of 0.70 mean?
Vistra (MEX:VST) has a Total Payout Ratio of 0.70 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Vistra and its competitors.
Is Vistra's Total Payout Ratio too high?
Vistra's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.70. 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 Total Payout Ratio compare to NRG and TLN?
Vistra's Total Payout Ratio of 0.70 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 Total Payout Ratio for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry context. However, Total Payout Ratio 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 Total Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Vistra and its competitors. Vistra's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.70. 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 Total Payout Ratio is 0.70. 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 Total Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vistra (MEX:VST), the current Total Payout Ratio is 0.70 as of Jul. 14, 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:

  • Total Payout Ratio: 0.70
  • 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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