Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V.
VISTEnergyNASDAQOil & Gas E&P · Last scanned May 30, 2026
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Daily timeframePart of the energy sector, Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. (VIST) is listed under Oil & Gas E&P. At a $8.27B market cap, Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. ranks as a mid-cap company within energy. The company's principal assets is situated in the Vaca Muerta play, Neuquina basin, Argentina.
Market Cap
$8.27B
Beta
-0.46
P/E (TTM)
10.82
P/E (Fwd)
6.95
EPS (TTM)
$6.86
EPS (Fwd)
$10.68
ROE
35.1%
ROA
9.3%
Cash
$615.1M
Total Debt
$3.77B
Free CF
-$821.8M
52W Change
50.0%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. carries $3.77B in total debt against $615.1M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 6.1x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. Free cash flow is running at -$821.8M, which bears watching. Negative free cash flow can be acceptable during heavy investment periods but needs to improve over time. ROE of 35.1% points to exceptionally high capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. An ROA of 9.3% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has grown from $1.19B (2022) to $2.47B (2025), reflecting a 108% increase over the period.
The relatively low beta of -0.46 suggests VIST is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. carries a heavier debt load relative to its cash position, which introduces financial risk that investors should weigh. Negative free cash flow means the company is currently spending more than it generates, which may require future fundraising or debt if the trend continues. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing VIST's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.