Pinnacle West Capital Corp (PNW)vsVistra Corp. (VST)
PNW
Pinnacle West Capital Corp
$99.25
-0.28%
UTILITIES · Cap: $12.06B
VST
Vistra Corp.
$147.72
-4.05%
UTILITIES · Cap: $52.12B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Vistra Corp. generates 225% more annual revenue ($17.74B vs $5.46B). PNW leads profitability with a 12.0% profit margin vs 5.3%. VST appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.38. PNW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
PNW
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
VST
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-2.9%
Fair Value
$93.31
Current Price
$99.25
$5.94 premium
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
0.6% earnings growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : PNW
The strongest argument for PNW centers on Price/Book. Revenue growth of 11.4% 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 1.38 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : PNW
The primary concerns for PNW are EPS Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
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.
VST generates stronger free cash flow (-82M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
PNW scores higher overall (55/100 vs 53/100) and 11.4% 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.
Pinnacle West Capital Corp
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
Pinnacle West Capital is a utility holding company that owns Arizona Public Service and Bright Canyon Energy.
Vistra Corp.
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS · USA
Vistra Corp. The company is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
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