CVSA (Covista) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $4.59 (As of Jun. 2026)

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CVSA Covista Inc CVSA
83 GF Score
Price $136.38
GF Value $116.86
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Covista Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Covista CVSA +2.73% 83 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $4.59 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates CVSA with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $116.86 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Covista's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $2.794. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is $4.59 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Covista's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 23.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 17.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 11.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 3.30% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of Covista was 27.40% per year. The lowest was -4.40% per year. And the median was 7.95% per year.

As of today (2026-08-25), Covista's current stock price is $136.38. Covista's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $4.59. Covista's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 29.71.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Covista was 40.80. The lowest was 8.14. And the median was 15.51.


Covista  (NYSE:CVSA) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Covista's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=136.38/4.59
=29.71

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Covista was 40.80. The lowest was 8.14. And the median was 15.51.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


Covista Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Covista Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Covista's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share 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.

Covista Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

Covista Annual Data
Trend Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.67 2.81 3.13 3.73 4.59

Covista Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.73 3.87 4.02 4.29 4.59

CVSA vs LOPE, LRN, LAUR: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Covista's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF 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 Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Education Industry

For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Covista's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Covista's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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Covista Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Covista's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=2.794/333.9520*333.9520
=2.794

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Covista Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201609 1.368 241.428 1.892
201612 -1.011 241.432 -1.398
201703 1.829 243.801 2.505
201706 0.752 244.955 1.025
201709 1.239 246.819 1.676
201712 -0.972 246.524 -1.317
201803 1.848 249.554 2.473
201806 0.968 251.989 1.283
201809 1.057 252.439 1.398
201812 -1.229 251.233 -1.634
201903 1.570 254.202 2.063
201906 1.117 256.143 1.456
201909 0.660 256.759 0.858
201912 -1.308 256.974 -1.700
202003 2.018 258.115 2.611
202006 -0.105 257.797 -0.136
202009 1.240 260.280 1.591
202012 -0.416 260.474 -0.533
202103 1.406 264.877 1.773
202106 0.731 271.696 0.899
202109 0.688 274.310 0.838
202112 -0.953 278.802 -1.142
202203 0.877 287.504 1.019
202206 -1.108 296.311 -1.249
202209 1.851 296.808 2.083
202212 -1.174 296.797 -1.321
202303 2.155 301.836 2.384
202306 0.805 305.109 0.881
202309 2.006 307.789 2.177
202312 -0.549 306.746 -0.598
202403 3.556 312.332 3.802
202406 1.132 314.175 1.203
202409 2.017 315.301 2.136
202412 -0.773 315.605 -0.818
202503 5.170 319.799 5.399
202506 1.083 322.561 1.121
202509 3.091 324.800 3.178
202512 0.417 324.054 0.430
202603 4.771 330.213 4.825
202606 2.794 333.952 2.794

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $4.59 mean?
Covista (CVSA) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $4.59 as of Jun. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Covista and its competitors.
Is Covista's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Covista's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $4.59. 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to LOPE and LRN?
Covista's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $4.59 can be compared against companies in the Education industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for an Education company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Education industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Covista and its competitors. Covista's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $4.59. 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 (CVSA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $116.86, compared to a current price of $136.38 — trading 16.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $4.59. 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Covista (CVSA), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $4.59 as of Jun. 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 (CVSA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Covista stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $136.38 is trading 16.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $116.86. GuruFocus considers Covista to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CVSA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $4.59
  • GF Value™: $116.86 vs. price of $136.38 (16.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the CVSA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Covista Business Description

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Address 233 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, USA, 60606
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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