Vistra Energy Corp (VST)
Gross profit margin
| 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 7,525,000 | 6,775,000 | 4,876,000 | 4,525,000 | 5,519,000 | 5,322,000 | 5,363,000 | 3,085,000 | 1,681,000 | 2,614,000 | 1,863,000 | 3,688,000 | 1,349,000 | 572,000 | 1,342,000 | 1,594,000 | 4,649,000 | 4,868,000 | 4,352,000 | 4,607,000 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 17,224,000 | 16,265,000 | 14,063,000 | 13,407,000 | 14,778,000 | 15,569,000 | 16,629,000 | 15,028,000 | 13,728,000 | 13,173,000 | 11,018,000 | 11,995,000 | 12,077,000 | 11,287,000 | 11,848,000 | 11,792,000 | 11,443,000 | 11,779,000 | 11,421,000 | 11,744,000 |
| Gross profit margin | 43.69% | 41.65% | 34.67% | 33.75% | 37.35% | 34.18% | 32.25% | 20.53% | 12.25% | 19.84% | 16.91% | 30.75% | 11.17% | 5.07% | 11.33% | 13.52% | 40.63% | 41.33% | 38.11% | 39.23% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Gross profit margin = Gross profit (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $7,525,000K ÷ $17,224,000K
= 43.69%
The gross profit margin of Vistra Energy Corp has displayed fluctuations over the period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The trend indicates some volatility in the company's ability to generate profit from its core operations.
Initially, the gross profit margin started at a relatively healthy level of around 39% in March 2020, but it experienced a decline in subsequent quarters, reaching as low as 5.07% in September 2021. This significant drop could signal operational challenges or cost management issues impacting the company's profitability.
However, there was a rebound in the gross profit margin in the following periods, notably increasing to 41.65% by September 30, 2024. This recovery suggests that Vistra Energy Corp may have implemented strategic initiatives to improve operational efficiency and revenue generation, leading to better profitability.
Overall, the fluctuating nature of the gross profit margin for Vistra Energy Corp indicates the importance of closely monitoring operational performance and cost structures to maintain and enhance profitability in a dynamic business environment.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024