Vistra Corp. (VST) Gross Margin: 12.72%
Is Vistra Corp.’s gross margin high or low?
Vistra Corp.'s gross margin of 12.72% is 43% below its 5-year average of 22.49%, around the middle of its 5-year range (0.45%–39.70%).
As of Thursday, June 25, 2026. 55.54% below its 12-month average of 28.61%.
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Reported annual fiscal-period values; no daily interpolation.
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VST Current vs Average Gross Margin Chart
VST Gross Margin Metrics
GROSS MARGIN
12.72%
GROSS MARGIN AVG TTM
28.61%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 3Y
27.97%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 5Y
22.49%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 10Y
20.87%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 15Y
N/A
GROSS MARGIN AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-55.54%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-54.52%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-43.44%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-39.05%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
VST Competitors' Gross Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | GROSS MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vistra Corp. (VST) | $54.92B | 12.72% | 28.61% | 27.97% | 22.49% |
| Entergy Corporation (ETR)vs › | $52.52B | 43.33% | 39.10% | 40.10% | 41.00% |
| Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL)vs › | $50.86B | 18.91% | 35.02% | 37.60% | 38.77% |
| Sempra (SRE)vs › | $60.62B | 30.61% | 28.17% | 26.70% | 27.26% |
| Dominion Energy, Inc. (D)vs › | $60.92B | 49.41% | 48.45% | 47.75% | 48.31% |
| Exelon Corporation (EXC)vs › | $47.99B | 24.11% | 34.38% | 37.99% | 36.64% |
| Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated (PEG)vs › | $40.84B | 79.65% | 51.70% | 43.23% | 39.92% |
| Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED)vs › | $40.80B | 65.01% | 63.01% | 62.04% | 63.18% |
| PG&E Corporation (PCG)vs › | $37.70B | 45.93% | 28.55% | 21.46% | 17.84% |
| WEC Energy Group, Inc. (WEC)vs › | $37.66B | 55.74% | 47.28% | 42.36% | 40.91% |
Gross Margin Analysis
Gross Margin
12.7%
(Revenue - COGS) / Revenue
Vistra Corp. Gross Margin Formula & Definition
Gross Margin = Gross Profit / Revenue
Gross margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after the cost of goods sold, reflecting core product profitability.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Vistra Corp. Gross Margin FAQ
- What is the gross margin for Vistra Corp. (VST)?
- The gross margin for VST stock is 12.72%.
- Is Vistra Corp.'s gross margin high or low?
- Vistra Corp.'s gross margin of 12.72% is 43% below its 5-year average of 22.49%, around the middle of its 5-year range (0.45%–39.70%).
- What is the TTM average gross margin for Vistra Corp. (VST)?
- The TTM average gross margin for VST stock is 28.61%.
- What is the 3Y average gross margin for Vistra Corp. (VST)?
- The 3Y average gross margin for VST stock is 27.97%.
- What is the 5Y average gross margin for Vistra Corp. (VST)?
- The 5Y average gross margin for VST stock is 22.49%.
- What is the 10Y average gross margin for Vistra Corp. (VST)?
- The 10Y average gross margin for VST stock is 20.87%.
Vistra Corp. Gross Margin History
| DATE | GROSS MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 17.52% |
| 2024-12-31 | 39.70% |
| 2023-12-31 | 33.27% |
| 2022-12-31 | 21.38% |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.45% |
| 2020-12-31 | 22.61% |
| 2019-12-31 | 22.25% |
| 2018-12-31 | 22.33% |
| 2017-12-31 | 14.14% |
| 2016-12-31 | 17.46% |
| 2015-12-31 | 18.47% |
| 2014-12-31 | 15.93% |
| 2013-12-31 | 14.19% |
| 2012-12-31 | 10.45% |
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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