Is Vistra Corp. (VST) Halal?
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
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-Equity | 399.6 |
| Current Ratio | 0.8 |
| Total Assets | $41.5B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $152.30 |
| 50-Day MA | $161.86 |
| 200-Day MA | $181.44 |
| Avg Volume | 5.4M |
| Beta | 1.4 |
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52-Week Range
$90.51
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About Vistra Corp. (VST)
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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