Debt to Equity Ratio: 3.56
Is the debt to equity ratio high or low?
The debt to equity ratio of 3.56 is 32% above its 5-year average of 2.70, near the high end of its 5-year range (1.33–3.99).
As of Thursday, June 25, 2026. 2.87% below its 12-month average of 3.66.
VST Debt to Equity Ratio
Reported quarterly debt to equity ratio; no daily interpolation.
VST Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
VST Current vs Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
VST Debt to Equity Ratio Metrics
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
3.56
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG TTM
3.66
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 3Y
3.10
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 5Y
2.70
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 10Y
1.85
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 15Y
N/A
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-2.87%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+14.67%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+31.61%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+92.09%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
VST Competitors' Debt to Equity Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vistra Corp. (VST) | $54.92B | 3.56 | 3.66 | 3.10 | 2.70 |
| Entergy Corporation (ETR)vs › | $52.52B | 1.80 | 1.86 | 1.89 | 2.01 |
| Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL)vs › | $50.86B | 1.47 | 1.51 | 1.53 | 1.54 |
| Sempra (SRE)vs › | $60.62B | 1.15 | 1.15 | 1.11 | 1.07 |
| Dominion Energy, Inc. (D)vs › | $60.92B | 1.68 | 1.60 | 1.58 | 1.54 |
| Exelon Corporation (EXC)vs › | $47.99B | 1.76 | 1.75 | 1.71 | 1.50 |
| Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated (PEG)vs › | $40.84B | 1.44 | 1.43 | 1.42 | 1.35 |
| Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED)vs › | $40.80B | 1.19 | 1.23 | 1.21 | 1.24 |
| PG&E Corporation (PCG)vs › | $37.70B | 1.88 | 1.91 | 2.12 | 2.12 |
| WEC Energy Group, Inc. (WEC)vs › | $37.66B | 1.64 | 1.64 | 1.60 | 1.53 |
Financial Health
Debt/Equity
3.56
Current Ratio
0.78
Debt to Equity Ratio Formula & Definition
Debt to Equity measures financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholders' equity.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Debt to Equity Ratio FAQ
- What is the debt to equity ratio for Vistra Corp. (VST)?
- The debt to equity ratio for VST stock is 3.56.
- Is Vistra Corp.'s debt to equity ratio high or low?
- The debt to equity ratio of 3.56 is 32% above its 5-year average of 2.70, near the high end of its 5-year range (1.33–3.99).
- What is the TTM average debt to equity ratio for Vistra Corp. (VST)?
- The TTM average debt to equity ratio for VST stock is 3.66.
- What is the 3Y average debt to equity ratio for Vistra Corp. (VST)?
- The 3Y average debt to equity ratio for VST stock is 3.10.
- What is the 5Y average debt to equity ratio for Vistra Corp. (VST)?
- The 5Y average debt to equity ratio for VST stock is 2.70.
- What is the 10Y average debt to equity ratio for Vistra Corp. (VST)?
- The 10Y average debt to equity ratio for VST stock is 1.85.
VST Debt to Equity Ratio History
| DATE | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | 3.56 |
| 2025-12-31 | 3.99 |
| 2025-09-30 | 3.36 |
| 2025-06-30 | 3.74 |
| 2025-03-31 | 3.67 |
| 2024-12-31 | 3.12 |
| 2024-09-30 | 2.91 |
| 2024-06-30 | 3.03 |
| 2024-03-31 | 2.90 |
| 2023-12-31 | 2.77 |
| 2023-09-30 | 2.54 |
| 2023-06-30 | 2.29 |
| 2023-03-31 | 2.47 |
| 2022-12-31 | 2.72 |
| 2022-09-30 | 2.31 |
| 2022-06-30 | 2.65 |
| 2022-03-31 | 1.56 |
| 2021-12-31 | 1.33 |
| 2021-09-30 | 1.93 |
| 2021-06-30 | 1.96 |
| 2021-03-31 | 1.98 |
| 2020-12-31 | 1.18 |
| 2020-09-30 | 1.22 |
| 2020-06-30 | 1.33 |
| 2020-03-31 | 1.44 |
| 2019-12-31 | 1.42 |
| 2019-09-30 | 1.50 |
| 2019-06-30 | 1.51 |
| 2019-03-31 | 1.47 |
| 2018-12-31 | 1.45 |
| 2018-09-30 | 1.38 |
| 2018-06-30 | 1.42 |
| 2018-03-31 | 0.73 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.70 |
| 2017-09-30 | 0.66 |
| 2017-06-30 | 0.69 |
| 2017-03-31 | 0.69 |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.70 |
| 2016-09-30 | -0.14 |
| 2016-06-30 | -0.11 |
| 2016-03-31 | -0.06 |
| 2015-12-31 | -0.06 |
| 2015-09-30 | -0.07 |
| 2015-06-30 | -0.08 |
| 2015-03-31 | -0.08 |
| 2014-12-31 | -0.08 |
| 2014-09-30 | -0.11 |
| 2014-06-30 | -0.12 |
| 2014-03-31 | -2.55 |
| 2013-12-31 | -2.68 |
| 2013-09-30 | -3.09 |
| 2013-06-30 | -3.06 |
| 2013-03-31 | -3.13 |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.00 |
| 2012-09-30 | 0.00 |
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About Vistra Corp.
Vistra Corp., along with its various holdings, functions as a unified entity primarily engaged in retail electricity supply and power generation. The company organizes its operations across six distinct segments: Retail, Texas, East, West, Sunset, and Asset Closure. It directly provides electricity and natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial clients throughout 20 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. Beyond its retail endeavors, Vistra also participates in generating electricity, facilitating wholesale energy transactions, managing commodity-related risks, producing fuel, and overseeing fuel logistics. With approximately 4.3 million customers, Vistra commands an impressive generation capacity of about 38,700 megawatts. This capacity is sustained by a diverse portfolio of facilities, including those powered by natural gas, nuclear energy, coal, solar, and advanced battery energy storage systems. The enterprise, initially known as Vistra Energy Corp., adopted its current name, Vistra Corp., in July 2020. Tracing its origins back to 1882, Vistra Corp. maintains its corporate headquarters in Irving, Texas.
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Independent Power Producers
- CEO
- James A. Burke