Northwest Natural Gas Co (NWN)vsVistra Corp. (VST)
NWN
Northwest Natural Gas Co
$46.66
-0.02%
UTILITIES · Cap: $2.01B
VST
Vistra Corp.
$138.35
+1.01%
UTILITIES · Cap: $46.31B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Vistra Corp. generates 1386% more annual revenue ($19.21B vs $1.29B). VST leads profitability with a 11.6% profit margin vs 9.7%. VST appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.35. VST earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
NWN
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
VST
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+16.9%
Fair Value
$58.77
Current Price
$46.66
$12.11 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for VST.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Growing faster than its price suggests
Every $100 of equity generates 40 in profit
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.1% revenue growth
ROE of 7.8% — below average capital efficiency
Elevated debt levels
Trading at 15.5x book value
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 5.5%
Earnings declined 6.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NWN
The strongest argument for NWN centers on Price/Book, P/E Ratio.
Bull Case : VST
The strongest argument for VST centers on PEG Ratio, Return on Equity. PEG of 0.35 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : NWN
The primary concerns for NWN are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.73 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
NWN 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.
NWN is growing revenue faster at 3.1% — sustainability is the question.
VST generates stronger free cash flow (133M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NWN 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.
Northwest Natural Gas Co
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED GAS · USA
Northwest Natural Holding Company, through its subsidiary, Northwest Natural Gas Company, provides regulated natural gas distribution services to residential, commercial, industrial and transportation customers in Oregon and Southwest Washington. The company is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.
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UTILITIES · UTILITIES - INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS · USA
Vistra Corp. The company is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
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