Portland General Electric Co (POR)vsVistra Corp. (VST)
POR
Portland General Electric Co
$47.07
-0.36%
UTILITIES · Cap: $5.75B
VST
Vistra Corp.
$140.78
-0.26%
UTILITIES · Cap: $49.36B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Vistra Corp. generates 444% more annual revenue ($19.21B vs $3.53B). VST leads profitability with a 11.6% profit margin vs 7.3%. VST appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.38. POR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
POR
Buy56
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
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.9% revenue growth
4.9% earnings growth
ROE of 6.1% — below average capital efficiency
Trading at 15.7x book value
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 5.5%
Earnings declined 6.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : POR
The strongest argument for POR 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 : POR
The primary concerns for POR are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
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
POR 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.
POR is growing revenue faster at 0.9% — sustainability is the question.
VST generates stronger free cash flow (133M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
POR scores higher overall (56/100 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.
Portland General Electric Co
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
Portland General Electric Company, an integrated electric utility company, is engaged in the generation, wholesaling, transmission, distribution and retail of electricity in the state of Oregon. The company is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.
Vistra Corp.
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS · USA
Vistra Corp. The company is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
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