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Vistra Profit Margin

Valuation check: VST's profit margin is 12.12%, below the Utilities sector average of 12.95%.

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Quarterly Profit Margin

29.26%
138.18% YoY

As of Sep 2024

Annual Profit Margin (TTM)

12.12%
35.32% YoY

Trailing 12 months ending Sep 2024

Average Profit Margin (Comparison Companies)

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Profit Margin History

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Profit Margin Comparison

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Annual Profit Margin Growth Rate (%)

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Vistra (VST) FAQ

Vistra (VST) currently reports a profit margin of 12.12% as of September 2024. That compares with 8.95% in the prior-year period — up 35.3% year over year. That is below the Utilities sector average of 12.95%. Use the charts on this page to explore Vistra's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Vistra's profit margin increased from 8.95% to 12.12% — a 35.3% year-over-year increase (period ending September 2024). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Vistra's profit margin of 12.12% is lower than the Utilities sector average of 12.95%. That is roughly 6.5% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Vistra's current 12.12% should be judged against Utilities norms (sector average: 12.95%) and against VST's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 12.12%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Utilities average is 12.95%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Vistra, and consider following VST for alerts when major investors trade the stock.