FirstEnergy Corporation (FE)vsVistra Energy Corp (VST)
FE
FirstEnergy Corporation
$48.94
-1.29%
UTILITIES · Cap: $28.31B
VST
Vistra Energy Corp
$153.79
-4.55%
UTILITIES · Cap: $53.44B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Vistra Energy Corp generates 19% more annual revenue ($17.74B vs $14.90B). FE leads profitability with a 6.8% profit margin vs 5.3%. VST appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.36. FE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
FE
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
VST
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-23.8%
Fair Value
$38.72
Current Price
$48.94
$10.22 premium
Margin of Safety
-54.4%
Fair Value
$100.34
Current Price
$153.79
$53.45 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 26.6%
Revenue surging 20.7% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
4.5% earnings growth
6.8% margin — thin
Trading at 19.8x book value
5.3% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FE
The strongest argument for FE centers on Price/Book, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 20.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : VST
The strongest argument for VST centers on Market Cap. Revenue growth of 13.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.36 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : FE
The primary concerns for FE are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : VST
The primary concerns for VST are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 72.4x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 3.36 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FE profiles as a growth stock while VST is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
VST carries more volatility with a beta of 1.50 — expect wider price swings.
FE is growing revenue faster at 20.7% — sustainability is the question.
FE generates stronger free cash flow (-30M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FE scores higher overall (63/100 vs 53/100) and 20.7% revenue growth. 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.
FirstEnergy Corporation
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
FirstEnergy Corp is an electric utility headquartered in Akron, Ohio. Its subsidiaries and affiliates are involved in the distribution, transmission, and generation of electricity, as well as energy management and other energy-related services.
Vistra Energy Corp
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS · USA
Vistra Corp. The company is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
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