CVSA (Covista) Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average): 35 Mil (As of Jun. 2026)

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CVSA Covista Inc CVSA
83 GF Score
Price $136.38
GF Value $116.86
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Covista Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)?

Covista CVSA +2.73% 83 Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) is 35 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates CVSA with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $116.86 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Covista's average diluted shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 35 Mil.


Covista  (NYSE:CVSA) Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) Explanation

A company may buy back shares or issue shares in any fiscal period. If a company buys back shares, we should observe that the total number of shares decline. If the company issues new shares, the number of shares outstanding increases.


Be Aware

Usually the presence of treasury shares and a history of buyback are good indicators that company has competitive advantage. But studies have shown that companies usually buy back at wrong time. Buying back shares below its intrinsic value increases value for remaining shareholders. Buying back overvalued shares destroys value for existing shareholders.


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Covista Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Covista's Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) can be seen below:

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Covista Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) Chart

Covista Annual Data
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Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
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Covista Quarterly Data
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Covista Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) Calculation

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. They have voting rights and represent ownership in the corporation by the person that holds the shares. They should be distinguished from treasury shares, which are shares held by the corporation itself, having no exercisable rights.

Shares outstanding can be calculated as either basic or fully diluted. The fully diluted shares outstanding count includes diluting securities, such as options, warrants or convertibles.

Please note: GuruFocus named Shares Outstanding (EOP) is the shares for that exact time point. It is usually used to calculate balance sheet related items, such as Book Value per Share, etc. While Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) and Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) are the weighted average shares over a period of time (a year, a quarter, or so). They are usually used to calculate income statement or cashflow statement related items, such as Earnings per Share (Diluted), etc.

What does a Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) of 35 Mil mean?
Covista (CVSA) has a Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) of 35 Mil as of Jun. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods including dilutive securities like preferred shares and convertibles. View historical data on Covista and its competitors.
Is Covista's Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) too high?
Covista's current Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) is 35 Mil. Overall, Covista has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Covista's Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) compare to LOPE and LRN?
Covista's Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) of 35 Mil can be compared against companies in the Education industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) for an Education company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) depends on the Education industry context. However, Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) 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 Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) mean?
A high Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The average shares outstanding over two periods including dilutive securities like preferred shares and convertibles. View historical data on Covista and its competitors. Covista's current Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) is 35 Mil. 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 (CVSA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $116.86, compared to a current price of $136.38 — trading 16.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) is 35 Mil. Covista's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) calculated?
Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Covista (CVSA), the current Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) is 35 Mil as of Jun. 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 (CVSA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Covista stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $136.38 is trading 16.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $116.86. GuruFocus considers Covista to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CVSA:

  • Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average): 35 Mil
  • GF Value™: $116.86 vs. price of $136.38 (16.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the CVSA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Covista Business Description

Other Exchanges DVY:Germany
Address 233 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, USA, 60606
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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