Vistra Corp. (VST) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 3.30%
Is Vistra Corp.’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
Vistra Corp.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 3.30% is 52% below its 5-year average of 6.89%, around the middle of its 5-year range (-3.01%–16.31%).
As of Thursday, June 25, 2026. 66.34% below its 12-month average of 9.80%.
VST Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
Reported annual fiscal-period values; no daily interpolation.
VST Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
VST Current vs Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
VST Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
3.30%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
9.80%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
9.94%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
6.89%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
4.79%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
N/A
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
N/A
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-66.34%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-66.81%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-52.13%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-31.12%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
N/A
VST Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vistra Corp. (VST) | $54.92B | 3.30% | 9.80% | 9.94% | 6.89% |
| Entergy Corporation (ETR)vs › | $52.52B | 3.55% | 3.37% | 3.76% | 3.53% |
| Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL)vs › | $50.86B | 3.77% | 3.71% | 3.95% | 3.99% |
| Sempra (SRE)vs › | $60.62B | 2.56% | 2.75% | 3.19% | 3.51% |
| Dominion Energy, Inc. (D)vs › | $60.92B | 3.41% | 3.13% | 2.58% | 2.44% |
| Exelon Corporation (EXC)vs › | $47.99B | 3.97% | 3.95% | 3.68% | 3.14% |
| Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated (PEG)vs › | $40.84B | 4.88% | 4.64% | 4.67% | 3.59% |
| Consolidated Edison, Inc. (ED)vs › | $40.80B | 3.24% | 3.36% | 3.27% | 3.54% |
| PG&E Corporation (PCG)vs › | $37.70B | 3.79% | 3.73% | 3.37% | 2.58% |
| WEC Energy Group, Inc. (WEC)vs › | $37.66B | 5.25% | 4.70% | 4.31% | 4.21% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
3.3%
ROE
40.0%
Vistra Corp. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Formula & Definition
ROIC = NOPAT / Invested Capital
Return on invested capital measures the after-tax return a company earns on all capital (debt and equity) invested in the business.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Vistra Corp. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for Vistra Corp. (VST)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for VST stock is 3.30%.
- Is Vistra Corp.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- Vistra Corp.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 3.30% is 52% below its 5-year average of 6.89%, around the middle of its 5-year range (-3.01%–16.31%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Vistra Corp. (VST)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for VST stock is 9.80%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Vistra Corp. (VST)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for VST stock is 9.94%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Vistra Corp. (VST)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for VST stock is 6.89%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Vistra Corp. (VST)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for VST stock is 4.79%.
Vistra Corp. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 3.30% |
| 2024-12-31 | 16.31% |
| 2023-12-31 | 11.48% |
| 2022-12-31 | 8.68% |
| 2021-12-31 | -3.01% |
| 2020-12-31 | 4.60% |
| 2019-12-31 | 5.46% |
| 2018-12-31 | 3.27% |
| 2017-12-31 | -1.23% |
| 2016-12-31 | 1.98% |
| 2015-12-31 | 1.86% |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.90% |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.24% |
| 2012-12-31 | -0.38% |
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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