Tennessee Valley Authority (TVE)vsVistra Corp. (VST)
TVE
Tennessee Valley Authority
$23.53
-0.08%
UTILITIES · Cap: $12.63M
VST
Vistra Corp.
$153.68
+3.78%
UTILITIES · Cap: $53.26B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
VST leads profitability with a 11.5% profit margin vs 0.0%. VST earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
TVE
Avoid17
out of 100
Grade: F
VST
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
No standout strengths identified
Growing faster than its price suggests
Every $100 of equity generates 40 in profit
Revenue surging 43.4% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 26.6%
Areas to Watch
0.0% revenue growth
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 0.7% — below average capital efficiency
Moderate valuation
Trading at 19.8x book value
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 52.3%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : TVE
TVE has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bull Case : VST
The strongest argument for VST centers on PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 43.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.46 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : TVE
The primary concerns for TVE are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap.
Bear Case : VST
The primary concerns for VST are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 3.56 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TVE profiles as a value stock while VST is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
VST is growing revenue faster at 43.4% — sustainability is the question.
VST generates stronger free cash flow (156M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
VST scores higher overall (68/100 vs 17/100) and 43.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Tennessee Valley Authority
UTILITIES · ELECTRICAL UTILITIES & IPPS · USA
Tennessee Valley Authority is engaged in the production and sale of electricity in the United States. The company is headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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UTILITIES · UTILITIES - INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS · USA
Vistra Corp. The company is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
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