Vistra Energy Corp (VST)

Net profit margin

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Net income US$ in thousands 2,659,000 1,493,000 -1,210,000 -1,264,000 636,000
Revenue US$ in thousands 17,224,000 14,779,000 13,728,000 12,077,000 11,443,000
Net profit margin 15.44% 10.10% -8.81% -10.47% 5.56%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Net profit margin = Net income ÷ Revenue
= $2,659,000K ÷ $17,224,000K
= 15.44%

The net profit margin of Vistra Energy Corp has exhibited fluctuations over the past five years. In December 2020, the net profit margin stood at 5.56%, indicating that for every dollar of revenue generated, the company retained $0.0556 as profit. However, in the following year, by December 2021, the net profit margin turned negative at -10.47%, implying that the company incurred losses exceeding its revenue.

The trend continued into December 2022, with a net profit margin of -8.81%, highlighting ongoing challenges in profitability. The situation improved significantly by December 2023, as the net profit margin rebounded to 10.10%, indicating a return to profitability and the company retaining $0.1010 as profit for every dollar of revenue.

By December 2024, the net profit margin experienced a notable increase to 15.44%, signaling a substantial improvement in profitability for Vistra Energy Corp. Overall, the fluctuating net profit margin trend reflects the company's evolving financial performance and its ability to adapt to changing market conditions throughout the analyzed period.