CVST (Covista Communications) FCF Margin %: -15.84% (As of Apr. 2005)


What is Covista Communications FCF Margin %?

Covista Communications CVST -99.67% FCF Margin % is -15.84% as of Apr. 2005.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Covista Communications's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Apr. 2005 was $-1.78 Mil. Covista Communications's Revenue for the three months ended in Apr. 2005 was $11.25 Mil. Therefore, Covista Communications's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2005 was -15.84%.

As of today, Covista Communications's current FCF Yield % is 0.00%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Covista Communications's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

CVST' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.45   Med: 0   Max: 0
Current: -9.45

CVST's FCF Margin % is not ranked
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 8.25 vs CVST: -9.45

Covista Communications FCF Margin % Related Terms

Covista Communications FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Covista Communications's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % Chart

Covista Communications Annual Data
Trend Jan96 Jan97 Jan98 Jan99 Jan00 Jan01 Jan02 Jan03 Jan04 Jan05
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.87 -9.89 -8.92 2.34 -8.93

Covista Communications Quarterly Data
Jul00 Oct00 Jan01 Apr01 Jul01 Oct01 Jan02 Apr02 Jul02 Oct02 Jan03 Apr03 Jul03 Oct03 Jan04 Apr04 Jul04 Oct04 Jan05 Apr05
FCF Margin % 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 -11.67 0.56 -1.68 -28.97 -15.84

CVST vs FULO, TWER, DTGI: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Covista Communications's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Covista Communications's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Covista Communications's FCF Margin % falls into.


Covista Communications FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

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

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Jan. 2005 )/Revenue (A: Jan. 2005 )
=-5.344/59.84
=-8.93 %

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

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Apr. 2005 )/Revenue (Q: Apr. 2005 )
=-1.782/11.253
=-15.84 %

* 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 FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of -15.84% mean?
Covista Communications (CVST) has a FCF Margin % of -15.84% as of Apr. 2005. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Covista Communications and its competitors.
Is Covista Communications' FCF Margin % too high?
Covista Communications' current FCF Margin % is -15.84%.
How does Covista Communications' FCF Margin % compare to FULO and TWER?
Covista Communications' FCF Margin % of -15.84% can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 8.25. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median FCF Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 8.25, based on 367 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Covista Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median FCF Margin % is 8.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Covista Communications's current FCF Margin % is -15.84%. 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 FCF Margin % of -15.84%. The current FCF Margin % is -15.84%. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Covista Communications (CVST), the current FCF Margin % is -15.84% 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.