CVST (Covista Communications) EPS (Basic): $-0.18 (TTM As of Apr. 2005)


What is Covista Communications EPS (Basic)?

Covista Communications CVST -99.67% EPS (Basic) is $-0.18 as of Apr. 2005.

Covista Communications's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the three months ended in Apr. 2005 was $0.01. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2005 was $-0.18.

Covista Communications's EPS (Diluted) for the three months ended in Apr. 2005 was $0.01. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2005 was $-0.18.

Covista Communications's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Apr. 2005 was $0.01. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2005 was -0.08.

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Covista Communications  (OTCPK:CVST) EPS (Basic) Explanation

EPS is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.

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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.

If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.

Covista Communications EPS (Basic) Related Terms

Covista Communications EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Covista Communications's EPS (Basic) 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 EPS (Basic) Chart

Covista Communications Annual Data
Trend Jan96 Jan97 Jan98 Jan99 Jan00 Jan01 Jan02 Jan03 Jan04 Jan05
EPS (Basic)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.18 -1.17 -0.71 -0.05 -0.30

Covista Communications Quarterly Data
Jul00 Oct00 Jan01 Apr01 Jul01 Oct01 Jan02 Apr02 Jul02 Oct02 Jan03 Apr03 Jul03 Oct03 Jan04 Apr04 Jul04 Oct04 Jan05 Apr05
EPS (Basic) 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 -0.13 0.00 0.01

Covista Communications EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

Covista Communications's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2005 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Jan. 2005 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(-5.333-0)/17.776
=-0.30

Covista Communications's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2005 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Apr. 2005 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(0.217-0)/21.673
=0.01

EPS (Basic) 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 $-0.18

* 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.

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What does a EPS (Basic) of $-0.18 mean?
Covista Communications (CVST) has a EPS (Basic) of $-0.18 as of Apr. 2005. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Covista Communications and its competitors.
Is Covista Communications' EPS (Basic) too high?
Covista Communications' current EPS (Basic) is $-0.18.
How does Covista Communications' EPS (Basic) compare to FULO and TWER?
Covista Communications' EPS (Basic) of $-0.18 can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EPS (Basic) for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, EPS (Basic) 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 EPS (Basic) mean?
A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Covista Communications and its competitors. Covista Communications's current EPS (Basic) is $-0.18. 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 EPS (Basic) of $-0.18. The current EPS (Basic) is $-0.18. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EPS (Basic) calculated?
EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Covista Communications (CVST), the current EPS (Basic) is $-0.18 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.