Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Covista Communications's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2005 was $0.87 Mil. Covista Communications's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2005 was $11.18 Mil. Therefore, Covista Communications's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2005 was 7.76%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Covista Communications's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CVST's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is not ranked *
in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Industry Median: 13.8 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Return-on-Tangible-Equity only.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
Covista Communications Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Covista Communications Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Covista Communications's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
CVST vs FULO, TWER, DTGI: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Covista Communications's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Covista Communications's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Covista Communications's Return-on-Tangible-Equity falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2005) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 7.76% mean?
Covista Communications (CVST) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 7.76% as of Apr. 2005. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Covista Communications and its competitors.
Is Covista Communications' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Covista Communications' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.76%. The Telecommunication Services industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 13.80. Covista Communications' value of 7.76% is 43.8% below this industry median.
How does Covista Communications' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to FULO and TWER?
Covista Communications' Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 7.76% can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 13.80. Covista Communications' value of 7.76% is 43.8% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Telecommunication Services companies is 13.80, based on 329 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Covista Communications's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 7.76% is 43.8% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Covista Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 13.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Covista Communications's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.76%. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 7.76%. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.76% and 43.8% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 13.80. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Covista Communications (CVST), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.76% 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 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.
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