VIST
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Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. (VIST) closed at $76.27 as of 2026-09-11, trading 79.9% above its 200-week moving average of $42.40. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 75.2% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 52, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.5x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.36 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 324 weeks of data, VIST has crossed below its 200-week moving average 1 time. On average, these episodes lasted 55 weeks. Historically, investors who bought VIST at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +28.8%.
With a market cap of $8.4 billion, VIST is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 1.5%. Return on equity stands at 29.8%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 2.5x book value.
Share count has increased 18.0% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 6.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in VIST would have grown to $2437, compared to $269 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 65.6% vs 16.9% for the index — confirming VIST as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -100% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: VIST vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After VIST Crosses Below the Line?
Across 1 historical episodes, buying VIST when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +29.0% after 12 months (median +29.0%), compared to +41.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 100% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +139.0% vs +26.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment VIST crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Bean Score Experimental
The Bean Score measures how far a stock's free cash flow yield has deviated from its own quarterly baseline, normalized by the stock's historical behavior. Between earnings dates, FCF is constant — so the score is purely a function of stock price. The levels below show at what prices VIST would reach each dislocation threshold.
Dislocation Price Levels
Prices where VIST's Bean Score would hit each σ threshold. Valid until next earnings report: 2026-10-28.
| Level | σ | Price | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Value | +2σ | $53.54 | Unusually cheap — analysis point |
| Value | +1σ | $59.51 | Cheap vs. own history |
| Fair Value | +0σ | $66.98 | Historical mean behavior |
| Expensive | -1σ | $76.60 | Expensive vs. own history |
| Deep Expensive | -2σ | $89.45 | Unusually expensive — analysis point |
Quarterly FCF & Yield Trailing twelve-month free cash flow and yield at each quarter end
Recent Earnings
| Date | EPS Est. | EPS Actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | $48.44 | $41.50 | -14.3% |
| 2026-04-29 | $18.75 | $15.56 | -17.0% |
| 2026-02-25 | $17.17 | $8.41 | -51.0% |
| 2025-10-22 | $21.03 | $27.27 | +29.6% |
Signal Accuracy Collecting Data
The Bean Score system is accumulating weekly data to validate signal accuracy. After 13+ weeks of history, this section will display win rates and average returns for each σ threshold crossing — answering the question: "When this score says cheap or expensive, does the price subsequently move in the expected direction?"
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Theoretical framework — not backtested or forward-tested. The Bean Score uses trailing twelve-month free cash flow yield as a dislocation identifier. It measures whether the market has pushed a stock's yield unusually far from its own baseline behavior. These levels are analysis points: prices at which the yield deviation becomes unusual enough to justify the work. FCF values update quarterly with earnings; between reports, all movement is price-driven.
Dislocation Scores Experimental
Each score measures deviation from VIST's own historical baseline — the same idea as the Bean Score, applied to different fundamentals. Positive means cheaper or more dislocated than this stock's norm. Scores marked σ are normalized by the stock's own variability; pp values are simple deltas from its recent baseline.
Theoretical framework — not backtested. These scores describe how unusual today's readings are for this specific company. Each one is an analysis point, a reason to open the filings. Annual-statement scores (buyback, accruals, FCF vs history) rest on only ~4 yearly data points and are deltas, not sigmas.
Historical Touches
VIST has crossed below its 200-week MA 1 time with an average 1-year return of +28.8% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | Jul 2021 | 55 | 57.5% | +28.8% | +2336.7% |
| Average | 55 | — | +28.8% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is VIST below its 200-week moving average?
No. Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. (VIST) is currently 79.9% above its 200-week moving average of $42.40. It would need to fall to $42.40 to cross below the line.
What is VIST's 200-week moving average price?
Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V.'s 200-week moving average is $42.40 as of 2026-09-11. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when VIST drops below its 200-week moving average?
VIST has crossed below its 200-week moving average 1 time in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +28.8%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 55 weeks on average.
Is VIST a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about VIST as of 2026-09-11: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 52. Free cash flow yield is 1.5%. Return on equity is 29.8%. Price-to-book is 2.5x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does VIST compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 6.3 years, $100 invested in VIST would have grown to $2437, compared to $269 for the S&P 500. That's 65.6% annualized vs 16.9% for the index. VIST has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-09-11