Allete Inc (ALE)vsVistra Corp. (VST)
ALE
Allete Inc
$67.90
0.00%
UTILITIES · Cap: $3.94B
VST
Vistra Corp.
$142.72
-1.24%
UTILITIES · Cap: $51.02B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Vistra Corp. generates 1181% more annual revenue ($19.21B vs $1.50B). VST leads profitability with a 11.6% profit margin vs 11.0%. VST appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.34. VST earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
ALE
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
VST
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-12.9%
Fair Value
$60.14
Current Price
$67.90
$7.76 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for VST.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Every $100 of equity generates 40 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
ROE of 5.8% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 7.9%
Moderate valuation
Trading at 15.9x book value
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 5.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ALE
The strongest argument for ALE centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : VST
The strongest argument for VST centers on PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Market Cap. PEG of 0.34 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ALE
The primary concerns for ALE are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : VST
The primary concerns for VST are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 3.63 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
VST carries more volatility with a beta of 1.38 — expect wider price swings.
VST is growing revenue faster at -5.5% — sustainability is the question.
VST generates stronger free cash flow (133M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
VST scores higher overall (54/100 vs 43/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Allete Inc
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - DIVERSIFIED · USA
ALLETE, Inc. is an energy company. The company is headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota.
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UTILITIES · UTILITIES - INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS · USA
Vistra Corp. The company is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
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