CVST (Covista Communications) YoY EBITDA Growth: 256.52% (As of Apr. 2005)

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What is Covista Communications YoY EBITDA Growth?

Covista Communications CVST -99.67% YoY EBITDA Growth is 256.52% as of Apr. 2005.

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months. Covista Communications's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2005 was 256.52%.

Covista Communications's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Apr. 2005 was $0.04.

Covista Communications YoY EBITDA Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Covista Communications's YoY EBITDA Growth 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 YoY EBITDA Growth Chart

Covista Communications Annual Data
Trend Jan96 Jan97 Jan98 Jan99 Jan00 Jan01 Jan02 Jan03 Jan04 Jan05
YoY EBITDA Growth
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Covista Communications Quarterly Data
Jul00 Oct00 Jan01 Apr01 Jul01 Oct01 Jan02 Apr02 Jul02 Oct02 Jan03 Apr03 Jul03 Oct03 Jan04 Apr04 Jul04 Oct04 Jan05 Apr05
YoY EBITDA Growth 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 -152.27 -90.24 -180.77 -65.81 256.52

Covista Communications YoY EBITDA Growth Calculation

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months.

Covista Communications's YoY EBITDA Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2005 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (A: Jan. 2005 )
=(EBITDA per Share (A: Jan. 2005 )-EBITDA per Share (A: Jan. 2004 ))/ | EBITDA per Share (A: Jan. 2004 ) |
=(-0.042-0.282)/ | 0.282 |
=-114.89 %

Covista Communications's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2005 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (Q: Apr. 2005 )
=(EBITDA per Share (Q: Apr. 2005 )-EBITDA per Share (Q: Apr. 2004 )) / | EBITDA per Share (Q: Apr. 2004 )) |
=(0.036--0.023)/ | -0.023 |
=256.52 %

* 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 YoY EBITDA Growth →
What does a YoY EBITDA Growth of 256.52% mean?
Covista Communications (CVST) has a YoY EBITDA Growth of 256.52% as of Apr. 2005. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for Covista Communications and its competitors.
Is Covista Communications' YoY EBITDA Growth too high?
Covista Communications' current YoY EBITDA Growth is 256.52%.
How does Covista Communications' YoY EBITDA Growth compare to FULO and TWER?
Covista Communications' YoY EBITDA Growth of 256.52% 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 YoY EBITDA Growth for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good YoY EBITDA Growth depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, YoY EBITDA Growth 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 YoY EBITDA Growth mean?
A high YoY EBITDA Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for Covista Communications and its competitors. Covista Communications's current YoY EBITDA Growth is 256.52%. 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 YoY EBITDA Growth of 256.52%. The current YoY EBITDA Growth is 256.52%. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is YoY EBITDA Growth calculated?
YoY EBITDA Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Covista Communications (CVST), the current YoY EBITDA Growth is 256.52% 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.