Vistra Corp. (VST) Quick Ratio (Acid-Test): 0.69
Is Vistra Corp.’s quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?
Vistra Corp.'s quick ratio (acid-test) of 0.69 is 29% below its 5-year average of 0.98, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.69–1.24).
As of Thursday, June 25, 2026. 10.39% below its 12-month average of 0.77.
VST Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
Reported annual fiscal-period values; no daily interpolation.
VST Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
VST Current vs Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
VST Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Metrics
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.69
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.77
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.92
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
0.98
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
1.07
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
N/A
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-10.39%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-24.80%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-29.47%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-35.73%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
VST Competitors' Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vistra Corp. (VST) | $54.92B | 0.69 | 0.77 | 0.92 | 0.98 |
| Entergy Corporation (ETR)vs › | $52.52B | 0.50 | 0.45 | 0.37 | 0.38 |
| Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL)vs › | $50.86B | 0.60 | 0.58 | 0.62 | 0.64 |
| Sempra (SRE)vs › | $60.62B | 1.57 | 1.03 | 0.78 | 0.69 |
| Dominion Energy, Inc. (D)vs › | $60.92B | 0.59 | 0.55 | 0.67 | 0.64 |
| Exelon Corporation (EXC)vs › | $47.99B | 0.84 | 0.81 | 0.74 | 0.78 |
| Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated (PEG)vs › | $40.84B | 0.60 | 0.54 | 0.51 | 0.55 |
| Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED)vs › | $40.80B | 0.94 | 0.95 | 0.98 | 0.92 |
| PG&E Corporation (PCG)vs › | $37.70B | 0.92 | 0.96 | 0.86 | 0.79 |
| WEC Energy Group, Inc. (WEC)vs › | $37.66B | 0.34 | 0.39 | 0.42 | 0.43 |
Liquidity Comparison
Quick Ratio
0.69
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
0.78
Includes inventory
Vistra Corp. Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Formula & Definition
Quick Ratio = (Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities
The quick ratio is a stricter liquidity measure that excludes inventory, showing the ability to meet short-term obligations with the most liquid assets.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Vistra Corp. Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) FAQ
- What is the quick ratio (acid-test) for Vistra Corp. (VST)?
- The quick ratio (acid-test) for VST stock is 0.69.
- Is Vistra Corp.'s quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?
- Vistra Corp.'s quick ratio (acid-test) of 0.69 is 29% below its 5-year average of 0.98, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.69–1.24).
- What is the TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for Vistra Corp. (VST)?
- The TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for VST stock is 0.77.
- What is the 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Vistra Corp. (VST)?
- The 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for VST stock is 0.92.
- What is the 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Vistra Corp. (VST)?
- The 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for VST stock is 0.98.
- What is the 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Vistra Corp. (VST)?
- The 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for VST stock is 1.07.
Vistra Corp. Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) History
| DATE | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 0.69 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.85 |
| 2023-12-31 | 1.11 |
| 2022-12-31 | 1.02 |
| 2021-12-31 | 1.24 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.96 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.80 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.83 |
| 2017-12-31 | 1.79 |
| 2016-12-31 | 1.45 |
| 2015-12-31 | 1.07 |
| 2014-12-31 | 2.00 |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.10 |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.85 |
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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