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Vista Oil Gas ADR (VIST)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/23/2025: VIST (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Below Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.
Number of Analysts
10 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $60.58
1 Year Target Price $60.58
| 5 | Strong Buy |
| 4 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 27.89% | Avg. Invested days 57 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/23/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 4.17B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 5.91 | 1Y Target Price 60.58 |
Price to earnings Ratio 5.91 | 1Y Target Price 60.58 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 10 | Beta -0.43 | 52 Weeks Range 31.63 - 61.67 | Updated Date 10/24/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 31.63 - 61.67 | Updated Date 10/24/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 6.77 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-10-28 | When - | Estimate 1.14 | Actual 27.2683 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 32.66% | Operating Margin (TTM) 35.74% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 9.06% | Return on Equity (TTM) 37.02% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 5.91 | Forward PE 6.27 | Enterprise Value 6093330863 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.87 |
Enterprise Value 6093330863 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.87 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.07 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 4.27 | Shares Outstanding 104256410 | Shares Floating 86563055 |
Shares Outstanding 104256410 | Shares Floating 86563055 | ||
Percent Insiders 7.01 | Percent Institutions 43.7 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Vista Oil Gas ADR
Company Overview
History and Background
Vista Oil & Gas was founded in 2017 by Miguel Galuccio and is headquartered in Mexico City. It focuses on the exploration and production of oil and gas in Latin America, primarily in Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale formation.
Core Business Areas
- Upstream (Exploration & Production): This segment involves the exploration, drilling, and production of crude oil and natural gas. Vista focuses on unconventional resources, particularly in the Vaca Muerta shale formation.
- Midstream (Transportation): Includes activities related to the gathering, processing, and transportation of crude oil and natural gas from the wellhead to processing facilities and end markets. Vista has invested in infrastructure to support its production.
Leadership and Structure
Miguel Galuccio serves as the Chairman and CEO. The company has a typical corporate structure with a board of directors and various executive management positions overseeing different aspects of the business.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Crude Oil: Vista's primary product is crude oil extracted from the Vaca Muerta shale formation. Market share data is evolving. Competitors include YPF, Pan American Energy, and Pluspetrol. VISTAs daily oil production rate during the third quarter of 2023 was 54,764 barrels a day (bpd), up 29% year-on-year.
- Natural Gas: Vista also produces natural gas as a byproduct of its oil production activities. Market share data is evolving. Competitors include YPF, Pan American Energy, and Pluspetrol.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The oil and gas industry is characterized by fluctuating commodity prices, geopolitical risks, and increasing environmental regulations. Shale oil and gas production have become significant drivers of global supply.
Positioning
Vista is positioned as a key independent player in the Vaca Muerta shale formation, focused on increasing production and operational efficiency to compete with larger, established oil companies. Vista is expanding rapidly into a key role for Argentina and Latin America.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global oil and gas market is worth trillions of dollars. Vista's TAM is related to its production capacity and the market demand for oil and gas. Its TAM could be billions annually. Their competitive advantage is their prime location in Vaca Muerta, the second largest unconventional shale oil and gas play in the world.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong position in the Vaca Muerta shale formation
- Experienced management team
- Focus on operational efficiency
- Growing production volumes
Weaknesses
- Exposure to commodity price volatility
- Concentrated geographic operations
- Relatively high debt levels
- Dependence on a single major asset (Vaca Muerta)
Opportunities
- Increasing global demand for oil and gas
- Expansion of infrastructure in the Vaca Muerta region
- Potential for strategic partnerships
- Technological advancements in shale production
Threats
- Fluctuations in oil and gas prices
- Political and economic instability in Argentina
- Increasing environmental regulations
- Competition from larger oil and gas companies
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- YPF (YPF)
- Pan American Energy
- Pluspetrol
Competitive Landscape
Vista's advantage lies in its specialization in the Vaca Muerta. Disadvantages include limited diversification and smaller scale compared to larger competitors.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Vista has demonstrated significant production growth in recent years, driven by its investments in the Vaca Muerta shale formation.
Future Projections: Analysts project continued production growth for Vista, driven by increasing demand for oil and gas and further development of the Vaca Muerta.
Recent Initiatives: Vista has focused on improving operational efficiency, reducing costs, and expanding its infrastructure in the Vaca Muerta region.
Summary
Vista Oil & Gas ADR (VIST) is a growing oil and gas company with a strong presence in Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale formation. The company is experiencing significant production growth and is focused on improving operational efficiency. However, Vista is exposed to commodity price volatility and political risks in Argentina. Future prospects are tied to continued success in Vaca Muerta and managing operational costs.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings
- Analyst Reports
- Industry News
- Third Quarter 2023 Press Releases
- Company Investor Presentation
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on available information and estimates. Actual results may vary. This is not financial advice.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Vista Oil Gas ADR
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Mexico City, DF, Mexico | ||
IPO Launch date 2019-07-26 | Founder, Chairman & CEO Mr. Miguel Matias Galuccio | ||
Sector Energy | Industry Oil & Gas E&P | Full time employees 528 | Website https://vistaenergy.com |
Full time employees 528 | Website https://vistaenergy.com | ||
Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V., through its subsidiaries, engages in the exploration and production of oil and gas in Latin America. It produces and sell crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. The company's principal assets is located in Neuquina basin, Argentina and Vaca Muerta. It also owns assets located in the area of approximately 205,600 acres. In addition, the company involved in drilling and workover activities in Argentina. The company was formerly known as Vista Oil & Gas, S.A.B. de C.V. and changed its name to Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. in April 2022. Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Mexico City, Mexico.
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