Avista Corporation (AVA)vsVistra Corp. (VST)
AVA
Avista Corporation
$37.01
-1.12%
UTILITIES · Cap: $3.07B
VST
Vistra Corp.
$142.72
-1.25%
UTILITIES · Cap: $51.02B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Vistra Corp. generates 901% more annual revenue ($19.21B vs $1.92B). AVA leads profitability with a 11.8% profit margin vs 11.6%. VST appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.34. AVA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
AVA
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
VST
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-31.1%
Fair Value
$31.84
Current Price
$37.01
$5.17 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for VST.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 147.9% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Growing faster than its price suggests
Every $100 of equity generates 40 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.5% revenue growth
ROE of 7.4% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Moderate valuation
Trading at 15.9x book value
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 5.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AVA
The strongest argument for AVA centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, P/E Ratio.
Bull Case : VST
The strongest argument for VST centers on PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Market Cap. PEG of 0.34 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : AVA
The primary concerns for AVA are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : VST
The primary concerns for VST are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 3.63 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AVA profiles as a value stock while VST is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
VST carries more volatility with a beta of 1.38 — expect wider price swings.
AVA is growing revenue faster at 0.5% — sustainability is the question.
VST generates stronger free cash flow (133M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AVA scores higher overall (62/100 vs 54/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Avista Corporation
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Avista Corporation is a natural gas and electric utility company. The company is headquartered in Spokane, Washington.
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UTILITIES · UTILITIES - INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS · USA
Vistra Corp. The company is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
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