VIST:NYSEVista Energy S.A.B. de C.V. Analysis
Data as of 2026-05-09 - not real-time
$65.21
Latest Price
6/10Risk
Risk Level: Medium
Executive Summary
Vista Energy is trading well below its discounted cash flow fair value, indicating a sizable valuation gap. Its trailing P/E is roughly half the industry average, underscoring the stock’s relative cheapness. The short‑term moving average sits just above the current price, while the long‑term average remains far lower, suggesting a bullish medium‑term trend. The RSI points to modest downside pressure but not oversold conditions. Although the MACD histogram is negative, the overall trend direction is classified as bullish. The Fear & Greed index reflects “Extreme Greed,” highlighting strong market enthusiasm.
Fundamental strength is evident in very high gross and operating margins, highlighting efficient operations. Revenue has nearly doubled year‑over‑year, and ROE exceeds thirty percent, indicating effective capital use. However, a very high debt‑to‑equity ratio and negative free cash flow raise concerns about balance‑sheet resilience. Volatility is high, while beta is low, implying price swings are more company‑specific than market‑driven. Geographic exposure to Argentina’s Vaca Muerta and Mexico adds medium regulatory and political risk. Given the valuation upside and a strong “Strong Buy” analyst consensus, the stock appears attractive for investors comfortable with its risk profile.
Fundamental strength is evident in very high gross and operating margins, highlighting efficient operations. Revenue has nearly doubled year‑over‑year, and ROE exceeds thirty percent, indicating effective capital use. However, a very high debt‑to‑equity ratio and negative free cash flow raise concerns about balance‑sheet resilience. Volatility is high, while beta is low, implying price swings are more company‑specific than market‑driven. Geographic exposure to Argentina’s Vaca Muerta and Mexico adds medium regulatory and political risk. Given the valuation upside and a strong “Strong Buy” analyst consensus, the stock appears attractive for investors comfortable with its risk profile.
Market Outlook
Short Term
< 1 yearNeutral
Model confidence: 6/10
Key Factors
- price near immediate support level
- bullish medium‑term SMA alignment
- MACD histogram still negative
Medium Term
1–3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 8/10
Key Factors
- DCF indicates >40% upside
- trailing P/E far below industry average
- strong operating margins and revenue growth
Long Term
> 3 yearsNeutral
Model confidence: 7/10
Key Factors
- high debt‑to‑equity and negative free cash flow
- exposure to politically sensitive regions
- valuation cushion provides downside protection
Key Metrics & Analysis
Financial Health
Revenue Growth97.30%
Profit Margin25.65%
P/E Ratio9.5
ROE35.08%
ROA9.30%
Debt/Equity145.06
P/B Ratio2.7
Op. Cash Flow$815.5M
Free Cash Flow$-821809856
Industry P/E20.3
Technical Analysis
TrendBullish
RSI41.2
Support$61.51
Resistance$75.96
MA 20$69.12
MA 50$67.70
MA 200$51.12
MACDBearish
VolumeStable
Fear & Greed Index90.73
Valuation
Fair Value$167.83
Target Price$92.80
Upside/Downside42.32%
GradeUndervalued
TypeBlend
Risk Assessment
Beta0.27
Volatility49.99%
Sector RiskMedium
Reg. RiskMedium
Geo RiskMedium
Currency RiskMedium
Liquidity RiskMedium
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