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CovistaFRA:DVY +5.69%79 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:DVY with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €99.16 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 108 Education companies, Covista ranks worse than 925925% on this metric.
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's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Covista's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Covista was 0.18. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.13.
FRA:DVY's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Education industry.
Industry Median: 0.485 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Covista was 26.00% per year. The lowest was -19.10% per year. And the median was 15.80% per year.
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 (FRA:DVY) 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Covista Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Covista'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.
FRA:DVY vs LOPE, LRN, LAUR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Covista'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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Covista's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Covista's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
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's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (FRA:DVY) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Covista and its competitors. Over the past decade, Covista's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 0.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Covista ranks #999999 out of 108 companies in the Education industry.
Is Covista's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Covista's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 0.18. Based on the distribution chart, Covista ranks #999999 out of 108 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Covista has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Covista's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to LOPE and LRN?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Covista ranks #999999 out of 108 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Covista in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.49. Historically, Covista's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.07 to 0.18 over the past decade. 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 an Education company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Education companies is 0.49, based on 108 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 and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Covista'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 stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Covista (FRA:DVY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €99.16, compared to a current price of €115.20 — trading 16.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Covista's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 1 warning sign to review. 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 (FRA:DVY), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. 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.
Is Covista (FRA:DVY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Covista stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €115.20 is trading 16.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €99.16.
GuruFocus considers Covista to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:DVY:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: €99.16 vs. price of €115.20 (16.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DVY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Covista Inc is an American healthcare educator, serving more than 97,000 students and supported by a community of alumni across five accredited institutions. Through personalized, tech-enabled education powered by faculty and colleagues, it expands access to healthcare careers and addresses the U.S. healthcare workforce shortage at scale.
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