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CovistaSTU:DVY +5.20%83 Buyback Yield % is 5.34 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 5.68. GuruFocus rates STU:DVY with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €100.07 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 72 Education companies, Covista ranks better than 83.33% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Covista's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
STU:DVY vs LOPE, LRN, LAUR: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Covista's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Covista Buyback Yield % vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Covista's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Covista's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Covista (STU:DVY) has a Buyback Yield % of 5.34 as of Aug. 16, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Covista and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.68. Over the past decade, Covista's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 1.66 to 15.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Covista ranks #12 out of 72 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 16.7%.
Is Covista's Buyback Yield % too high?
Covista's current Buyback Yield % of 5.34 is near median its 10-year median of 5.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.66 to a high of 15.34. The Education industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Covista's value of 5.34 is 53300% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Covista ranks #12 out of 72 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Covista has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Covista's Buyback Yield % compare to LOPE and LRN?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Covista ranks #12 out of 72 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Covista in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. Covista's value of 5.34 is 53300% above this benchmark. Historically, Covista's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 1.66 to 15.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.68 vs. the industry median of 0.01, Covista has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for an Education company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Education companies is 0.01, based on 72 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Covista's current Buyback Yield % of 5.34 is 53300% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Covista and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Covista's current Buyback Yield % is 5.34, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Covista stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Covista (STU:DVY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €100.07, compared to a current price of €113.30 — trading 13.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 5.34, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.68 and 53300% above the Education industry median of 0.01. Covista's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Covista (STU:DVY), the current Buyback Yield % is 5.34 as of Aug. 16, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Covista (STU:DVY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Covista stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €113.30 is trading 13.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €100.07.
GuruFocus considers Covista to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:DVY:
Buyback Yield %: 5.34 (near median its 10-year median of 5.68)
GF Value™: €100.07 vs. price of €113.30 (13.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 53300% above the Education median (#12 of 72)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:DVY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Covista Inc is an American healthcare educator, serving more than 97,000 students and supported by a community of alumni across five accredited institutions. Through personalized, tech-enabled education powered by faculty and colleagues, it expands access to healthcare careers and addresses the U.S. healthcare workforce shortage at scale.
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