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CovistaCVSA +0.73%84 Days Sales Outstanding is 31.44 as of Jun. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 28.68. GuruFocus rates CVSA with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $117.44 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 248 Education companies, Covista ranks better than 52.02% on this metric.
Covista's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $173 Mil. Covista's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $501 Mil.
Hence, Covista's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 31.44.
The historical rank and industry rank for Covista's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
CVSA'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.47 Med: 28.68 Max: 56.14
Current: 31.73
During the past 13 years, Covista's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 56.14. The lowest was 16.47. And the median was 28.68.
CVSA's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 52.02% of 248
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 34.77
vs CVSA: 31.73
Covista's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from Jun. 2025 (30.86) to Jun. 2026 (31.44).
Covista (NYSE:CVSA) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Covista Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Covista Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Covista's Days Sales Outstanding 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.
CVSA vs LOPE, LAUR, LRN: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Covista's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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 Days Sales Outstanding vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Covista's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Covista's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* 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 (CVSA) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 31.44 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Covista and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 28.68. Over the past decade, Covista's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 16.47 to 56.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Covista ranks #119 out of 248 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 48%.
Is Covista's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Covista's current Days Sales Outstanding of 31.44 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 28.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.47 to a high of 56.14. The Education industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 34.77. Covista's value of 31.44 is 9.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Covista ranks #119 out of 248 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Covista has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Covista's Days Sales Outstanding compare to LOPE and LAUR?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Covista ranks #119 out of 248 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts Covista in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 34.77. Covista's value of 31.44 is 9.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Covista's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 16.47 to 56.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.68 vs. the industry median of 34.77, Covista has consistently been below 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 Days Sales Outstanding for an Education company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Education companies is 34.77, based on 248 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Covista's current Days Sales Outstanding of 31.44 is 9.6% below 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 Days Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Covista and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 34.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Covista's current Days Sales Outstanding is 31.44, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 28.68. 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 (CVSA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $117.44, compared to a current price of $127.20 — trading 8.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 31.44, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 28.68 and 9.6% below the Education industry median of 34.77. Covista's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Covista (CVSA), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 31.44 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 $127.20 is trading 8.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $117.44.
GuruFocus considers Covista to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CVSA:
Days Sales Outstanding: 31.44 (10% above median its 10-year median of 28.68)
GF Value™: $117.44 vs. price of $127.20 (8.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9.6% below the Education median (#119 of 248)
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 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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