(VST) Vistra Energy - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US92840M1027

VST: Electricity, Natural Gas, Power Generation, Wholesale Energy

Vistra Corp. is a leading integrated retail electricity and power generation company in the United States, operating across five core segments: Retail, Texas, East, West, and Asset Closure. The company serves approximately 5 million customers, offering electricity and natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial clients across 19 states and the District of Columbia. Its generation portfolio spans 41,000 megawatts, comprising natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy storage facilities. Vistra also engages in wholesale energy trading, commodity risk management, and fuel logistics. The company, originally founded in 1882 as Dallas Power & Light, rebranded as Vistra Energy Corp. in 2016 and later as Vistra Corp. in July 2020. Headquartered in Irving, Texas, Vistra is a key player in the U.S. energy transition, emphasizing a balanced approach to fossil fuels and renewable energy sources.

Vistra Corp. operates a diversified energy portfolio, integrating generation assets with retail operations to optimize energy delivery and risk management. The company has expanded its offerings to include smart energy solutions, such as smart thermostats and demand response programs, enhancing customer engagement and energy efficiency. Vistra has also committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, targeting net-zero emissions by 2050. Its strategic focus on resilience, affordability, and sustainability positions it as a critical contributor to the evolving U.S. energy landscape.

Based on and , Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) is expected to face headwinds in the next three months due to declining SMA 50 and SMA 200 trends, indicating bearish momentum. The stock price of 115.42 is below key resistance levels of 117.0 and 125.8, suggesting limited upside potential. However, support levels at 90.4 and 84.1 may provide stability. The high ATR of 9.16 signals continued volatility, with potential price swings impacting short-term trading strategies. Fundamentally, a forward P/E of 15.97 and a P/B of 12.69 suggest moderate valuation, though the high debt-to-equity ratio remains a concern. The companys ability to maintain profitability in a rising interest rate environment will be critical. Expect VST to trade within a range of 90.4 to 125.8, with potential downside risks if support levels are breached.

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VST Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 47,377m
Sector Utilities
Industry Utilities - Independent Power Producers
GiC Sub-Industry Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders
IPO / Inception 2016-10-04

VST Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 90.2
Fundamental 49.0
Dividend Rating 60.7
Rel. Strength 45.3
Analysts 4.28/5
Fair Price Momentum 173.30 USD
Fair Price DCF 68.89 USD

VST Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 0.67%
Yield on Cost 5y 5.29%
Annual Growth 5y 10.13%
Payout Consistency 70.5%

VST Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -52%
Growth Correlation 12m 64.9%
Growth Correlation 5y 95%
CAGR 5y 54.03%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 1.11
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.95
Alpha 57.34
Beta 2.591
Volatility 71.31%
Current Volume 9503.6k
Average Volume 20d 5542.3k
What is the price of VST stocks?
As of May 07, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 144.80 with a total of 9,503,557 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +11.96%, over one month by +41.01%, over three months by -14.62% and over the past year by +75.40%.
Is Vistra Energy a good stock to buy?
Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Vistra Energy (NYSE:VST) is currently (May 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 48.96 and therefor a somewhat positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of VST as of May 2025 is 173.30. This means that VST is currently undervalued and has a potential upside of +19.68% (Margin of Safety).
Is VST a buy, sell or hold?
Vistra Energy has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.28. Therefor, it is recommend to buy VST.
  • Strong Buy: 10
  • Buy: 5
  • Hold: 2
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 1
What are the forecast for VST stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, VST Vistra Energy will be worth about 208 in May 2026. The stock is currently trading at 144.80. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +43.62%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 163.3 12.8%
Analysts Target Price 165.4 14.3%
ValueRay Target Price 208 43.6%