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CovistaCVSA +2.73%83 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 22.90% as of Jun. 2026, which is 163% above its 10-year median of 8.70. 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. Among 196 Education companies, Covista ranks better than 75.51% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Covista's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 17.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 22.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 28.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 15.80% 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 average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Covista was 45.60% per year. The lowest was -47.30% per year. And the median was 8.70% per year.
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Covista 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
CVSA vs LOPE, LRN, LAUR: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Covista's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Covista's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Covista's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
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 average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 22.90% mean?
Covista (CVSA) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 22.90% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Covista and its competitors. This is 163% above median its historical median of 8.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Covista ranks #48 out of 196 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 24.5%.
Is Covista's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Covista's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 22.90% is 163% above median its 10-year median of 8.70. The Education industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.30. Covista's value of 22.90% is 175.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Covista ranks #48 out of 196 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to LOPE and LRN?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Covista ranks #48 out of 196 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Covista in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.30. Covista's value of 22.90% is 175.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.70 vs. the industry median of 8.30, 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for an Education company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Education companies is 8.30, based on 196 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Covista's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 22.90% is 175.9% 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Covista and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Covista's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 22.90%, which is 163% above median its own 10-year median of 8.70. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 22.90%, which is 163% above median its 10-year median of 8.70 and 175.9% above the Education industry median of 8.30. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Covista (CVSA), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 22.90% 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:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 22.90% (163% above median its 10-year median of 8.70)
GF Value™: $116.86 vs. price of $136.38 (16.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 175.9% above the Education median (#48 of 196)
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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