Is Vistra Corp. (VST) Halal?

NYSE Utilities United States $52.6B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 90/100
Vistra Corp. (VST) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. The company's debt ratio of 32.3% exceeds the 30% threshold, indicating excessive interest-bearing debt relative to market capitalization. Vistra Corp. operates in the Utilities sector.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 32.3%
/ 30%
2.2%
/ 30%
3.7%
/ 30%
0.38%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM 32.3%
/ 33%
2.2%
/ 33%
3.7%
/ 33%
0.38%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
MSCI 46.0%
/ 33%
3.1%
/ 33%
5.3%
/ 33%
0.38%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 32.3%
/ 33%
2.2%
/ 33%
3.7%
/ 33%
0.38%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
FTSE 46.0%
/ 33%
3.1%
/ 33%
5.3%
/ 50%
0.38%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
71.3
Forward: 13.8
EPS
$2.18
Dividend Yield
59.0%
Payout: 41.3%
P/B Ratio
20.1
EV/EBITDA
14.2
EV: $74.5B
Revenue
$17.7B
Growth: 13.6%
Beta
1.4
High volatility
Current Ratio
0.8

Profitability

Gross Margin 33.2%
Operating Margin 13.2%
Net Margin 5.3%
Return on Equity (ROE) 17.7%
Return on Assets (ROA) 3.5%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$4.1B
Free Cash Flow$1.3B
Total Debt$20.1B
Debt-to-Equity399.6
Current Ratio0.8
Total Assets$41.5B

Price & Trading

Last Close$152.30
50-Day MA$161.86
200-Day MA$181.44
Avg Volume5.4M
Beta1.4
52-Week Range
$90.51
$219.82

About Vistra Corp. (VST)

CEO
Mr. James A. Burke CPA
Employees
6,390
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Independent Power Producers
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$52.6B
Currency
USD

Vistra Corp., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an integrated retail electricity and power generation company in the United States. The company operates through five segments: Retail, Texas, East, West, and Asset Closure. The company retails electricity and natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across states in the United States and the District of Columbia. It is also involved in electricity generation, wholesale energy purchases and sales, commodity risk management, fuel procurement, and fuel logistics management activities. In addition, the company engages in decommissioning and reclamation of retired generation facilities, including mines, and battery removal and remediation activities. It serves approximately 5 million customers with a generation capacity of approximately 44,000 megawatts with a portfolio of natural gas, nuclear, coal, solar, and battery energy storage facilities. The company was formerly known as Vistra Energy Corp. and changed its name to Vistra Corp. in July 2020. Vistra Corp. was founded in 1882 and is based in Irving, Texas.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vistra Corp. (VST) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Vistra Corp. is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.

What is Vistra Corp.'s debt ratio?

Vistra Corp.'s debt ratio is 32.3% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 46.0%.

What are Vistra Corp.'s key financial metrics?

Vistra Corp. has a market capitalization of $52.6B, trailing P/E ratio of 71.3, and revenue of $17.7B. The company maintains a gross margin of 33.2% and a net margin of 5.3%. Return on equity stands at 17.7%.

How often is the screening data updated?

Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.

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