TALEN ENERGY [TLNE] vs Vistra [VST] Detailed Stock Comparison
TALEN ENERGY
NASDAQ
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Vistra
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: TALEN ENERGY wins in 15 metrics, Vistra wins in 3 metrics, with 0 ties. TALEN ENERGY appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | TALEN ENERGY | Vistra | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 20.36 | 32.44 | TALEN ENERGY |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 14.56 | 29.20 | TALEN ENERGY |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 2.54 | 373.84 | TALEN ENERGY |
| PEG Ratio | -0.07 | 29.29 | TALEN ENERGY |
| EV/EBITDA | 11.16 | 13.28 | TALEN ENERGY |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 32.03% | 12.90% | TALEN ENERGY |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 65.07% | 13.72% | TALEN ENERGY |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 65.07% | 13.72% | TALEN ENERGY |
| Return on Equity | 71.95% | 39.30% | TALEN ENERGY |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 16.34% | 5.87% | TALEN ENERGY |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $67.00M | $2.49B | Vistra |
| Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.24% | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | 203.24% | 157.02% | TALEN ENERGY |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 3.08 | 3.71 | TALEN ENERGY |
| Enterprise Value | $9.07B | $88.60B | Vistra |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 4.37 | 4.79 | TALEN ENERGY |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 30.27% | 20.16% | TALEN ENERGY |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $38 | $54 | Vistra |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $17.67 | $6.23 | TALEN ENERGY |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | N/A | 1.31 | N/A |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
TALEN ENERGY vs Vistra Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TALEN ENERGY | -0.24% | -0.88% | 35.04% | 63.89% | 57.28% | 76.54% |
| Vistra | -1.69% | -2.85% | 6.28% | 43.44% | 20.03% | 35.05% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TALEN ENERGY | 203.24% | 705.76% | 705.76% | 705.76% | 705.76% | 705.76% |
| Vistra | 157.02% | 680.99% | 961.00% | 1,171.19% | 1,171.19% | 1,171.19% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: TALEN ENERGY vs Vistra
| Metric | TLNE | VST |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $6.39B | $68.59B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 1,121,380 | 5,394,470 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 1,386,422 | 5,250,543 |
| Last Close | $374.68 | $202.12 |
| 52 Week Range | $113.41 - $394.07 | $72.90 - $216.85 |
| % from 52W High | -4.92% | -6.79% |
| All-Time High | $394.07 (Aug 04, 2025) | $216.85 (Aug 05, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -4.92% | -6.79% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.29% | 0.11% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.02% | -0.10% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.32% | 0.13% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.65% | 0.14% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.72% | 0.39% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 2.54 | 373.84 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $25.74 | $6.92 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | N/A | $1.43 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $1.36B | $4.23B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $998.00M | $1.74B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.24% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $0.44 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: TALEN ENERGY vs Vistra
| Metric | TLNE | VST |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 20.36 | 32.44 |
| Forward P/E | 31.25 | 29.29 |
| PEG Ratio | -0.07 | 29.29 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 3.08 | 3.71 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 14.56 | 29.20 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $6.39B | $68.59B |
| Enterprise Value | $9.07B | $88.60B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 4.37 | 4.79 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 11.16 | 13.28 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | N/A | 1.31 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $25.74 | $6.92 |
Financial Statements Comparison: TALEN ENERGY vs Vistra
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | TLNE | VST |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $631.00M | $3.93B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $440.00M | $3.14B |
| Gross Profit | $191.00M | $793.00M |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $76.00M | $-120.00M |
| EBITDA | $165.00M | $619.00M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $-187.00M | $-444.00M |
| Income Tax | $-52.00M | $-176.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $-135.00M | $-268.00M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | TLNE | VST |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $295.00M | $561.00M |
| Total Current Assets | $846.00M | $8.43B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $522.00M | $9.75B |
| Long-Term Debt | $2.98B | $15.72B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $1.18B | $4.84B |
| Retained Earnings | $-528.00M | $-835.00M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $97.00M | $2.99B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | TLNE | VST |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $-113.00M | $160.00M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-18.00M | $0 |
| Free Cash Flow | $55.00M | $-169.00M |
| Debt Repayment | $-4.00M | $-6.00M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-83.00M | $-337.00M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | TLNE | VST |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | N/A | 8.21M |
| Short Ratio | N/A | 1.68 |
| Short % of Float | N/A | 0.03% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 1,121,380 | 5,394,470 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 1,386,422 | 5,250,543 |
| Shares Outstanding | 45.96M | 339.75M |
| Float Shares | N/A | 316.65M |
| % Held by Insiders | N/A | 0.01% |
| % Held by Institutions | N/A | 0.88% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: TALEN ENERGY vs Vistra
| Metric | TLNE | VST |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $0.44 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.24% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | N/A | $0.75 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.55% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | N/A | $2.24 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A | Dec 20, 2024 |