CVST (Covista Communications) Net Margin %: 1.93% (As of Apr. 2005)


What is Covista Communications Net Margin %?

Covista Communications CVST -99.67% Net Margin % is 1.93% as of Apr. 2005.

Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Covista Communications's Net Income for the three months ended in Apr. 2005 was $0.22 Mil. Covista Communications's Revenue for the three months ended in Apr. 2005 was $11.25 Mil. Therefore, Covista Communications's net margin for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2005 was 1.93%.

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


CVST's Net Margin % is not ranked *
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 5.455
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Net Margin % only.

Covista Communications  (OTCPK:CVST) Net Margin % Explanation

Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.

But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.

Covista Communications Net Margin % Related Terms

Covista Communications Net Margin % Historical Data

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

Covista Communications Annual Data
Trend Jan96 Jan97 Jan98 Jan99 Jan00 Jan01 Jan02 Jan03 Jan04 Jan05
Net Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -6.48 -12.56 -9.32 -1.12 -8.91

Covista Communications Quarterly Data
Jul00 Oct00 Jan01 Apr01 Jul01 Oct01 Jan02 Apr02 Jul02 Oct02 Jan03 Apr03 Jul03 Oct03 Jan04 Apr04 Jul04 Oct04 Jan05 Apr05
Net 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 -10.99 -6.27 -17.79 0.47 1.93

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

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

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

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


Covista Communications Net Margin % Calculation

Net margin - also known as net profit margin is the ratio of Net Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

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

Net Margin=Net Income (A: Jan. 2005 )/Revenue (A: Jan. 2005 )
=-5.333/59.84
=-8.91 %

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

Net Margin=Net Income (Q: Apr. 2005 )/Revenue (Q: Apr. 2005 )
=0.217/11.253
=1.93 %

* 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 Net Margin % →
What does a Net Margin % of 1.93% mean?
Covista Communications (CVST) has a Net Margin % of 1.93% as of Apr. 2005. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Covista Communications and its competitors.
Is Covista Communications' Net Margin % too high?
Covista Communications' current Net Margin % is 1.93%. The Telecommunication Services industry median Net Margin % is 5.46. Covista Communications' value of 1.93% is 64.6% below this industry median.
How does Covista Communications' Net Margin % compare to FULO and TWER?
Covista Communications' Net Margin % of 1.93% can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 5.46. Covista Communications' value of 1.93% is 64.6% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Net Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 5.46, based on 368 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Covista Communications's current Net Margin % of 1.93% is 64.6% below 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Covista Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Net Margin % is 5.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Covista Communications's current Net Margin % is 1.93%. 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 Net Margin % of 1.93%. The current Net Margin % is 1.93% and 64.6% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 5.46. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Covista Communications (CVST), the current Net Margin % is 1.93% 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.