Vistra Energy Corp (VST)
Net profit margin
| 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 | Dec 31, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | ||
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| Net income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 1,493,000 | 1,431,000 | 1,597,000 | -244,000 | -1,228,000 | -256,000 | -917,000 | 484,000 | -1,274,000 | -2,029,000 | -1,593,000 | -1,463,000 | 636,000 | 899,000 | 569,000 | 759,000 | 928,000 | 508,000 | 725,000 | 477,000 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 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 | 11,809,000 | 11,511,000 | 11,560,000 | 11,302,000 |
| Net profit margin | 10.10% | 9.19% | 9.60% | -1.62% | -8.95% | -1.94% | -8.32% | 4.04% | -10.55% | -17.98% | -13.45% | -12.41% | 5.56% | 7.63% | 4.98% | 6.46% | 7.86% | 4.41% | 6.27% | 4.22% |
December 31, 2023 calculation
Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $1,493,000K ÷ $14,778,000K
= 10.10%
The net profit margin of Vistra Corp has shown fluctuations over the past eight quarters. In Q4 2023, the net profit margin was 9.09%, reflecting a positive trend compared to the previous quarter. Q3 2023 had a net profit margin of 8.23%, indicating a slight decrease from the preceding quarter. Similarly, Q2 2023 saw a net profit margin of 8.71%, showing a small improvement from the previous quarter.
However, Q1 2023 had a significant decline in net profit margin, dropping to -2.62%. This negative figure suggests that Vistra Corp experienced a loss in that particular quarter. Looking back to Q4 2022, the net profit margin was -10.03%, indicating another quarter of loss for the company.
In contrast, Q1 2022 showed a positive net profit margin of 3.54%, indicating profitability in that quarter. Q2 2022 and Q3 2022 had net profit margins of -9.19% and -2.95% respectively, both indicating periods of losses for the company.
Overall, the net profit margin trend for Vistra Corp has been volatile, with some quarters displaying losses while others have shown profitability. It is essential for the company to focus on stabilizing and improving its profit margins to ensure long-term financial health and sustainability.
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Dec 31, 2023