Vistra Energy Corp (VST)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| 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 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% |
| Operating profit margin | 23.69% | 22.04% | 13.01% | 12.03% | 17.99% | 15.76% | 15.11% | 1.59% | -9.28% | -2.16% | -9.62% | 5.71% | -12.55% | -20.61% | -14.93% | -12.33% | 13.28% | 15.09% | 13.50% | 16.13% |
| Pretax margin | 20.13% | 17.65% | 8.17% | 8.37% | 13.53% | 11.63% | 12.35% | -2.06% | -11.37% | -2.92% | -11.41% | 3.56% | -14.27% | -23.11% | -16.95% | -14.38% | 7.79% | 10.09% | 6.19% | 8.32% |
| Net profit margin | 15.44% | 12.51% | 4.61% | 5.66% | 10.10% | 9.18% | 9.59% | -1.58% | -8.89% | -1.88% | -8.24% | 4.04% | -10.55% | -17.98% | -13.45% | -12.41% | 5.56% | 7.63% | 4.98% | 6.46% |
The profitability ratios of Vistra Energy Corp have shown fluctuations over the reported periods. The gross profit margin started at 39.23% in March 2020, decreased to 5.07% in September 2021, and then trended upwards to reach 43.69% by December 2024.
Similarly, the operating profit margin was positive in 2020 but turned negative in the first half of 2021. However, it recovered thereafter, reaching 23.69% by December 2024.
The pretax margin followed a similar pattern, starting at 8.32% in March 2020, dipping to -23.11% in September 2021, and improving to 20.13% by December 2024.
The net profit margin also experienced volatility, with negative margins in some periods. It rebounded from -17.98% in September 2021 to 15.44% by December 2024.
Overall, the company's profitability ratios demonstrate variability but show a positive trend in recent periods, indicating an improvement in operational efficiency and bottom-line performance.
Return on investment
| 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 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 10.80% | 9.46% | 4.68% | 4.22% | 8.06% | 7.68% | 8.25% | 0.77% | -3.89% | -0.81% | -2.83% | 2.09% | -5.11% | -7.77% | -6.55% | -5.62% | 6.03% | 6.97% | 5.86% | 7.10% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 7.04% | 5.37% | 1.66% | 1.99% | 4.53% | 4.47% | 5.23% | -0.76% | -3.72% | -0.70% | -2.42% | 1.48% | -4.29% | -6.78% | -5.90% | -5.65% | 2.52% | 3.53% | 2.16% | 2.85% |
| Return on total capital | 77.67% | 68.99% | 35.67% | 33.61% | 51.80% | 49.58% | 55.03% | 11.09% | -14.42% | 5.09% | -11.39% | 14.26% | -13.57% | -35.30% | -24.49% | -19.61% | 16.71% | 20.45% | 14.93% | 17.87% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 47.74% | 37.38% | 11.59% | 13.42% | 28.13% | 25.95% | 29.76% | -4.58% | -24.91% | -4.42% | -16.84% | 6.64% | -15.37% | -33.61% | -26.22% | -23.98% | 7.60% | 10.65% | 7.06% | 9.56% |
Vistra Energy Corp's profitability ratios have shown fluctuating trends over the analyzed periods. The Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) ranged from negative values to a high of 10.80%, indicating variability in the company's ability to generate operating profits from its assets. Return on assets (ROA) also exhibited fluctuations, with values ranging from -6.78% to 7.04%, reflecting the company's ability to generate profits relative to its total assets.
Return on total capital fluctuated significantly, with values ranging from -35.30% to 77.67%, indicating variations in the company's efficiency in generating profits from its total capital investments. Return on equity (ROE) also demonstrated fluctuations, varying between -33.61% and 47.74%, showing changes in the company's ability to generate profits for its shareholders from their equity investments.
Overall, the profitability ratios of Vistra Energy Corp indicate mixed performance over the analyzed periods, with fluctuations in profitability and efficiency in generating returns from assets, capital, and equity.