Vistra Energy Corp (VST)

Current ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
Total current assets US$ in thousands 8,119,000 8,531,000 9,826,000 9,433,000 11,637,000 10,699,000 8,911,000 9,512,000 11,116,000 13,145,000 15,153,000 10,913,000 7,883,000 7,846,000 4,749,000 3,688,000 3,429,000 3,757,000 4,037,000 4,559,000
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 8,432,000 7,660,000 10,057,000 8,775,000 9,823,000 8,748,000 7,626,000 8,162,000 10,337,000 11,911,000 14,499,000 9,865,000 5,843,000 7,922,000 5,223,000 5,406,000 3,036,000 3,383,000 4,631,000 4,604,000
Current ratio 0.96 1.11 0.98 1.07 1.18 1.22 1.17 1.17 1.08 1.10 1.05 1.11 1.35 0.99 0.91 0.68 1.13 1.11 0.87 0.99

December 31, 2024 calculation

Current ratio = Total current assets ÷ Total current liabilities
= $8,119,000K ÷ $8,432,000K
= 0.96

The current ratio of Vistra Energy Corp has shown fluctuations over the past few years. As of December 31, 2024, the current ratio stood at 0.96, indicating that the company may have difficulties meeting its short-term financial obligations with its current assets alone. However, it is important to note that the current ratio increased to 1.11 by September 30, 2024, suggesting an improvement in the company's liquidity position.

Overall, the current ratio of Vistra Energy Corp has varied between 0.68 and 1.35 during the period covered by the data. This range signifies some volatility in the company's ability to cover its short-term obligations, with notable fluctuations observed in the liquidity levels. It would be beneficial for stakeholders to monitor this ratio closely to assess the company's liquidity and financial health moving forward.