Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP (BIP)vsVistra Corp. (VST)
BIP
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP
$38.80
-0.59%
UTILITIES · Cap: $30.50B
VST
Vistra Corp.
$153.68
+3.78%
UTILITIES · Cap: $53.26B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP generates 23% more annual revenue ($24.01B vs $19.45B). VST leads profitability with a 11.5% profit margin vs 1.4%. VST appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.46. VST earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
BIP
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
VST
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 107.3% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 25.2%
16.9% revenue growth
Growing faster than its price suggests
Every $100 of equity generates 40 in profit
Revenue surging 43.4% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 26.6%
Areas to Watch
ROE of 7.8% — below average capital efficiency
1.4% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Moderate valuation
Trading at 19.8x book value
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 52.3%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BIP
The strongest argument for BIP centers on EPS Growth, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 16.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : VST
The strongest argument for VST centers on PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 43.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.46 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BIP
The primary concerns for BIP are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 58.6x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 12.90 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : VST
The primary concerns for VST are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 3.56 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
VST carries more volatility with a beta of 1.45 — expect wider price swings.
VST is growing revenue faster at 43.4% — sustainability is the question.
VST generates stronger free cash flow (156M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
VST scores higher overall (68/100 vs 59/100) and 43.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP owns and operates utilities, transportation, midstream and data companies in North and South America, Europe and Asia Pacific. The company is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.
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UTILITIES · UTILITIES - INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS · USA
Vistra Corp. The company is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
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