CVST (Covista Communications) EBIT per Share: $-0.12 (TTM As of Apr. 2005)


What is Covista Communications EBIT per Share?

Covista Communications CVST -99.67% EBIT per Share is $-0.12 as of Apr. 2005.

Covista Communications's EBIT per Share for the three months ended in Apr. 2005 was $0.01. Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2005 was $-0.12.

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The historical rank and industry rank for Covista Communications's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:

CVST's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is not ranked *
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 7.05
* Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate only.

Covista Communications's EBIT for the three months ended in Apr. 2005 was $0.20 Mil.

Covista Communications  (OTCPK:CVST) EBIT per Share Explanation

EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.

Covista Communications EBIT per Share Related Terms

Covista Communications EBIT per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Covista Communications's EBIT 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 Communications EBIT per Share Chart

Covista Communications Annual Data
Trend Jan96 Jan97 Jan98 Jan99 Jan00 Jan01 Jan02 Jan03 Jan04 Jan05
EBIT per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.37 -1.19 -0.69 -0.03 -0.24

Covista Communications Quarterly Data
Jul00 Oct00 Jan01 Apr01 Jul01 Oct01 Jan02 Apr02 Jul02 Oct02 Jan03 Apr03 Jul03 Oct03 Jan04 Apr04 Jul04 Oct04 Jan05 Apr05
EBIT 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 -0.11 -0.06 -0.09 0.01 0.01

Covista Communications EBIT per Share Calculation

EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) per outstanding share of the company's stock.

Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) is what the company earns before it expenses interest and taxes.

Covista Communications's EBIT per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2005 is calculated as

EBIT per Share(A: Jan. 2005 )
=EBIT/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=-4.29/17.776
=-0.24

Covista Communications's EBIT per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2005 is calculated as

EBIT per Share(Q: Apr. 2005 )
=EBIT/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=0.204/21.673
=0.01

EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2005 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.12

* 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 EBIT per Share →
What does a EBIT per Share of $-0.12 mean?
Covista Communications (CVST) has a EBIT per Share of $-0.12 as of Apr. 2005. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Covista Communications and its competitors.
Is Covista Communications' EBIT per Share too high?
Covista Communications' current EBIT per Share is $-0.12.
How does Covista Communications' EBIT per Share compare to FULO and TWER?
Covista Communications' EBIT per Share of $-0.12 can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 7.05. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT per Share for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median EBIT per Share among Telecommunication Services companies is 7.05, based on 292 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT 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 EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Covista Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median EBIT per Share is 7.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Covista Communications's current EBIT per Share is $-0.12. 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 EBIT per Share of $-0.12. The current EBIT per Share is $-0.12. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Covista Communications (CVST), the current EBIT per Share is $-0.12 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.