CVST (Covista Communications) YoY EPS Growth: 109.09% (As of Apr. 2005)

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What is Covista Communications YoY EPS Growth?

Covista Communications CVST -99.67% YoY EPS Growth is 109.09% as of Apr. 2005.

YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of Earnings per Share (Diluted) over the past twelve months. Covista Communications's YoY EPS Growth for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2005 was 109.09%.

Covista Communications's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the three months ended in Apr. 2005 was $0.01.

Covista Communications YoY EPS Growth Historical Data

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

Covista Communications Annual Data
Trend Jan96 Jan97 Jan98 Jan99 Jan00 Jan01 Jan02 Jan03 Jan04 Jan05
YoY EPS 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
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Covista Communications YoY EPS Growth Calculation

YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of Earnings per Share (Diluted) over the past twelve months.

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

YoY EPS Growth (A: Jan. 2005 )
=(Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Jan. 2005 )-Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Jan. 2004 ))/ | Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Jan. 2004 ) |
=(-0.3--0.05)/ | -0.05 |
=-500.00 %

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

YoY EPS Growth (Q: Apr. 2005 )
=(Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Apr. 2005 )-Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Apr. 2004 )) / | Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Apr. 2004 )) |
=(0.01--0.11)/ | -0.11 |
=109.09 %

* 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 EPS Growth →
What does a YoY EPS Growth of 109.09% mean?
Covista Communications (CVST) has a YoY EPS Growth of 109.09% as of Apr. 2005. YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of EPS over the past 12-month. View historical data for Covista Communications and its competitors.
Is Covista Communications' YoY EPS Growth too high?
Covista Communications' current YoY EPS Growth is 109.09%.
How does Covista Communications' YoY EPS Growth compare to FULO and TWER?
Covista Communications' YoY EPS Growth of 109.09% 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 EPS Growth for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good YoY EPS Growth depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, YoY EPS 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 EPS Growth mean?
A high YoY EPS Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of EPS over the past 12-month. View historical data for Covista Communications and its competitors. Covista Communications's current YoY EPS Growth is 109.09%. 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 EPS Growth of 109.09%. The current YoY EPS Growth is 109.09%. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is YoY EPS Growth calculated?
YoY EPS Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Covista Communications (CVST), the current YoY EPS Growth is 109.09% 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.