Emera Incorporated (EMA)vsVistra Corp. (VST)
EMA
Emera Incorporated
$49.19
-0.59%
UTILITIES · Cap: $15.47B
VST
Vistra Corp.
$148.38
-5.19%
UTILITIES · Cap: $49.36B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Vistra Corp. generates 115% more annual revenue ($19.21B vs $8.94B). VST leads profitability with a 11.6% profit margin vs 11.6%. VST appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.38. VST earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
EMA
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
VST
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Every $100 of equity generates 40 in profit
Areas to Watch
1.2% revenue growth
ROE of 7.2% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Trading at 16.6x book value
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 5.5%
Earnings declined 6.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EMA
The strongest argument for EMA centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : VST
The strongest argument for VST centers on PEG Ratio, Return on Equity. PEG of 0.38 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : EMA
The primary concerns for EMA are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.54 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : VST
The primary concerns for VST are Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth. Debt-to-equity of 3.63 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EMA profiles as a value stock while VST is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
VST carries more volatility with a beta of 1.41 — expect wider price swings.
EMA is growing revenue faster at 1.2% — sustainability is the question.
VST generates stronger free cash flow (133M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
EMA scores higher overall (54/100 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.
Emera Incorporated
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
Emera Incorporated, an energy and services company, invests in generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity in the United States, Canada, Barbados, and the Bahamas. The company is headquartered in Halifax, Canada.
Vistra Corp.
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS · USA
Vistra Corp. The company is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
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