General Motors Company (GM)vsVistra Corp. (VST)
GM
General Motors Company
$78.80
+0.50%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $70.70B
VST
Vistra Corp.
$147.72
-4.05%
UTILITIES · Cap: $52.12B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
General Motors Company generates 941% more annual revenue ($184.62B vs $17.74B). VST leads profitability with a 5.3% profit margin vs 1.4%. GM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.34. VST earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
GM
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
VST
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+24.0%
Fair Value
$105.05
Current Price
$78.80
$26.25 discount
Margin of Safety
-53.3%
Fair Value
$101.06
Current Price
$147.72
$46.66 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.4B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
ROE of 4.0% — below average capital efficiency
1.4% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Trading at 19.1x book value
5.3% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GM
The strongest argument for GM centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Market Cap. PEG of 0.34 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : VST
The strongest argument for VST centers on Market Cap. Revenue growth of 13.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.38 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : GM
The primary concerns for GM are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 1.4% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : VST
The primary concerns for VST are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 70.6x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 3.36 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
VST carries more volatility with a beta of 1.45 — expect wider price swings.
VST is growing revenue faster at 13.6% — sustainability is the question.
GM generates stronger free cash flow (1.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor AUTO MANUFACTURERS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
VST scores higher overall (53/100 vs 52/100) and 13.6% revenue growth. GM offers better value entry with a 24.0% margin of safety. 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.
General Motors Company
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO MANUFACTURERS · USA
General Motors Company (GM) is an American multinational corporation headquartered in Detroit, Michigan that designs, manufactures, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts, and sells financial services, with global headquarters in Detroit's Renaissance Center.
Vistra Corp.
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS · USA
Vistra Corp. The company is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
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