Vistra Corp. (VST) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1279 data points (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16)
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)...
Vistra Corp. (VST) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 22.99 (historical range: 6.24–63.38, median: 24.17), placing it at the 40th percentile — near its historical average, P/S ratio of 2.66 (range: 0.59–4.30, 67th percentile — above its historical average), EV/EBITDA of 19.05 (range: 8.29–88.86, 35th percentile).
Over the historical period (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16), Vistra Corp.'s P/E ratio has expanded by 147% over the observed period (from an average of 13.0 to 32.2).
Vistra Corp. trades near its historical valuation range, with most metrics close to their median levels.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 22.99 | 24.17 | 40th | near its historical average |
| P/S Ratio | 2.66 | 1.71 | 67th | above its historical average |
| EV/EBITDA | 19.05 | 20.94 | 35th | below its historical average |
| FCF Yield | 4.42% | 4.74% | 43th | near its historical average |
Vistra Corp. (VST) Valuation & P/E History
Vistra Corp. (VST) is a US-listed stock operating in the Utilities sector, specifically the Electric Services industry currently trading at $150.90 with a market capitalization of $50.6 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for VST based on 1279 data points covering 2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 22.99 is below the historical median of 24.17, placing VST at the 40th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 2.66 compares to a median of 1.71.
VST Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Vistra Corp.'s current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether VST is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests VST is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for Vistra Corp..
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is VST Overvalued or Undervalued?
Vistra Corp. trades near its historical valuation range, with most metrics close to their median levels. The overall valuation percentile of 47 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive VST is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full VST analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.VST trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.