CVST (Covista Communications) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00 (As of Apr. 2005)


What is Covista Communications Dividend Payout Ratio?

Covista Communications CVST -99.67% Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Apr. 2005.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Covista Communications's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Apr. 2005 was 0.00.

The historical rank and industry rank for Covista Communications's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:


CVST's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 0.53
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.

As of today (2026-06-24), the Dividend Yield % of Covista Communications is 0.00%.

Covista Communications's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Apr. 2005 was $0.00.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Covista Communications (OTCPK:CVST) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Covista Communications Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Covista Communications Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Covista Communications's Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Covista Communications Annual Data
Trend Jan96 Jan97 Jan98 Jan99 Jan00 Jan01 Jan02 Jan03 Jan04 Jan05
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Covista Communications Quarterly Data
Jul00 Oct00 Jan01 Apr01 Jul01 Oct01 Jan02 Apr02 Jul02 Oct02 Jan03 Apr03 Jul03 Oct03 Jan04 Apr04 Jul04 Oct04 Jan05 Apr05
Dividend Payout Ratio 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 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

CVST vs FULO, TWER, DTGI: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Covista Communications's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Covista Communications's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Covista Communications's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


Covista Communications Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

Covista Communications's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2005 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Jan. 2005 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Jan. 2005 )
=0/ -0.253
=N/A

Covista Communications's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2005 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Apr. 2005 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Apr. 2005 )
=0/ 0.01
=0.00

* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 mean?
Covista Communications (CVST) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Apr. 2005. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Covista Communications and its competitors.
Is Covista Communications' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Covista Communications' current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00.
How does Covista Communications' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to FULO and TWER?
Covista Communications' Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.53, based on 191 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Covista Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Covista Communications's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Covista Communications (CVST), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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.