CVST (Covista Communications) EV-to-EBIT: 0.00 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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What is Covista Communications EV-to-EBIT?

Covista Communications CVST -99.67% EV-to-EBIT is 0.00 as of Jul. 16, 2026.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Covista Communications's Enterprise Value is $0.00 Mil. Covista Communications's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2005 was $-2.18 Mil. Therefore, Covista Communications's EV-to-EBIT for today is 0.00.

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

CVST's EV-to-EBIT is not ranked *
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 13.19
* Ranked among companies with meaningful EV-to-EBIT only.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Covista Communications's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2005 was $24.05 Mil. Covista Communications's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2005 was $-2.18 Mil. Covista Communications's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2005 was -9.06%.

Covista Communications  (OTCPK:CVST) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Covista Communications's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2005 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Apr. 2005 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Apr. 2005 )
=-2.179/24.0464
=-9.06 %

Covista Communications's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2005 was $24.05 Mil.
Covista Communications's EBIT 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 $-2.18 Mil.

* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms

Covista Communications EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Covista Communications's EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT Chart

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CVST vs FULO, TWER, DTGI: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Covista Communications's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Covista Communications's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Covista Communications's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


Covista Communications EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Covista Communications's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=0.000/-2.179
=0.00

Covista Communications's current Enterprise Value is $0.00 Mil.
Covista Communications's EBIT 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 $-2.18 Mil.

* 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 EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 0.00 mean?
Covista Communications (CVST) has a EV-to-EBIT of 0.00 as of Jul. 16, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Covista Communications and its competitors.
Is Covista Communications' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Covista Communications' current EV-to-EBIT is 0.00.
How does Covista Communications' EV-to-EBIT compare to FULO and TWER?
Covista Communications' EV-to-EBIT of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.19. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Telecommunication Services companies is 13.19, based on 283 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Covista Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Covista Communications's current EV-to-EBIT is 0.00. 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 EV-to-EBIT of 0.00. The current EV-to-EBIT is 0.00. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Covista Communications (CVST), the current EV-to-EBIT is 0.00 as of Jul. 16, 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.

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.