Vistra Energy Corp (VST)

Debt-to-equity 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
Long-term debt US$ in thousands
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 5,570,000 5,441,000 5,593,000 5,656,000 5,307,000 5,506,000 5,359,000 5,201,000 4,902,000 5,582,000 5,392,000 7,300,000 8,291,000 6,036,000 6,076,000 6,100,000 8,371,000 8,444,000 8,056,000 7,936,000
Debt-to-equity ratio 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

December 31, 2024 calculation

Debt-to-equity ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $—K ÷ $5,570,000K
= 0.00

The debt-to-equity ratio for Vistra Energy Corp has consistently been 0.00 for the periods reported from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. A debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00 indicates that the company has no debt in relation to its equity during these periods. This can be viewed positively by investors and creditors as it suggests that Vistra Energy Corp is relying more on equity financing rather than debt financing to fund its operations and growth. A low or zero debt-to-equity ratio is often considered favorable as it signifies a lower financial risk and a more financially stable position for the company. However, it is important to note that a zero debt-to-equity ratio may also indicate that the company is not utilizing debt efficiently to potentially leverage its returns, which could be a strategic decision or simply reflective of the industry norms.