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CovistaCVSA +2.90%83 EV-to-EBITDA is 11.01 as of Aug. 25, 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 10.58. 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 211 Education companies, Covista ranks worse than 68.25% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Covista's enterprise value is $5,149 Mil.
Covista's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $468 Mil. Therefore, Covista's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 11.01.
The historical rank and industry rank for Covista's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
CVSA'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.72 Med: 10.58 Max: 23.24
Current: 11.01
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Covista was 23.24. The lowest was 3.72. And the median was 10.58.
CVSA's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 68.25% of 211
companies
in the Education industry
Industry Median: 6.7
vs CVSA: 11.01
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Covista's share price for today is $136.61.
Covista's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $7.040.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Covista's EV-to-EBITDA 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.
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Covista's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Covista's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Covista's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Covista's current Enterprise Value is $5,149 Mil.
Covista's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $468 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 (CVSA) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 11.01 as of Aug. 25, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Covista. This is near median its historical median of 10.58. Over the past decade, Covista's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.72 to 23.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Covista ranks #144 out of 211 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 68.2%.
Is Covista's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Covista's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.01 is near median its 10-year median of 10.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.72 to a high of 23.24. The Education industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.70. Covista's value of 11.01 is 64.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Covista ranks #144 out of 211 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 EV-to-EBITDA compare to LOPE and LRN?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Covista ranks #144 out of 211 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Covista in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.70. Covista's value of 11.01 is 64.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Covista's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 3.72 to 23.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.58 vs. the industry median of 6.70, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for an Education company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Education companies is 6.70, based on 211 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Covista's current EV-to-EBITDA of 11.01 is 64.3% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Covista. For the Education industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 6.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Covista's current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.01, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.58. 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 $136.61 — trading 16.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.01, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.58 and 64.3% above the Education industry median of 6.70. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Covista (CVSA), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 11.01 as of Aug. 25, 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 $136.61 is trading 16.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $116.86.
GuruFocus considers Covista to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CVSA:
EV-to-EBITDA: 11.01 (near median its 10-year median of 10.58)
GF Value™: $116.86 vs. price of $136.61 (16.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 64.3% above the Education median (#144 of 211)
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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