CVST (Covista Communications) Days Sales Outstanding: 70.92 (As of Apr. 2005)

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What is Covista Communications Days Sales Outstanding?

Covista Communications CVST -99.67% Days Sales Outstanding is 70.92 as of Apr. 2005.

Covista Communications's average Accounts Receivable for the three months ended in Apr. 2005 was $8.75 Mil. Covista Communications's Revenue for the three months ended in Apr. 2005 was $11.25 Mil. Hence, Covista Communications's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Apr. 2005 was 70.92.

The historical rank and industry rank for Covista Communications's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:

CVST's Days Sales Outstanding is not ranked *
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 56.405
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Days Sales Outstanding only.

Covista Communications's Days Sales Outstanding increased from Apr. 2004 (51.90) to Apr. 2005 (70.92).

Covista Communications  (OTCPK:CVST) 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 Communications Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms

Covista Communications Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Covista Communications'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.

Covista Communications Days Sales Outstanding Chart

Covista Communications Annual Data
Trend Jan96 Jan97 Jan98 Jan99 Jan00 Jan01 Jan02 Jan03 Jan04 Jan05
Days Sales Outstanding
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Covista Communications Quarterly Data
Jul00 Oct00 Jan01 Apr01 Jul01 Oct01 Jan02 Apr02 Jul02 Oct02 Jan03 Apr03 Jul03 Oct03 Jan04 Apr04 Jul04 Oct04 Jan05 Apr05
Days Sales Outstanding 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 51.90 50.27 59.25 64.85 70.92

CVST vs FULO, TWER, DTGI: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Covista Communications'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 Communications Days Sales Outstanding vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Covista Communications's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Covista Communications's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.


Covista Communications Days Sales Outstanding Calculation

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.

Accounts Receivable can be measured by Days Sales Outstanding.

Covista Communications's Days Sales Outstanding for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2005 is calculated as

Days Sales Outstanding (A: Jan. 2005 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Jan. 2004 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Jan. 2005 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Jan. 2005 )*Days in Period
=( (10.533 + 9.024) / 2 ) / 59.84*365
=9.7785 / 59.84*365
=59.64

Covista Communications's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2005 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding (Q: Apr. 2005 )
=Average Accounts Receivable /Revenue*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Receivable (A: Jan. 2005 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Apr. 2005 )) / count ) / Revenue (A: Apr. 2005 )*Days in Period
=( (9.024 + 8.468) / 2 ) / 11.253*365 / 4
=8.746 / 11.253*365 / 4
=70.92

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Sales Outstanding →
What does a Days Sales Outstanding of 70.92 mean?
Covista Communications (CVST) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 70.92 as of Apr. 2005. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Covista Communications and its competitors.
Is Covista Communications' Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Covista Communications' current Days Sales Outstanding is 70.92. The Telecommunication Services industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 56.41. Covista Communications' value of 70.92 is 25.7% above this industry median.
How does Covista Communications' Days Sales Outstanding compare to FULO and TWER?
Covista Communications' Days Sales Outstanding of 70.92 can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 56.41. Covista Communications' value of 70.92 is 25.7% above this benchmark. 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 a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Telecommunication Services companies is 56.41, based on 364 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 Communications's current Days Sales Outstanding of 70.92 is 25.7% 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 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 Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 56.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Covista Communications's current Days Sales Outstanding is 70.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Covista Communications stock overvalued right now?
Covista Communications (CVST) has a current Days Sales Outstanding of 70.92. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 70.92 and 25.7% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 56.41. 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 Communications (CVST), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 70.92 as of Apr. 2005. 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.

Covista Communications Business Description

Address 735 Broad Street, Unit 306, Chattanooga, TN, USA, 37402
Covista Communications Inc is a telecommunication service provider. Its products and services include voice, data, and internet solutions, including local, long-distance, and toll-free services, calling card, frame relay, Internet access, & directory assistance.