CVST (Covista Communications) Total Stockholders Equity: $13.48 Mil (As of Apr. 2005)

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

What is Covista Communications Total Stockholders Equity?

Covista Communications CVST -99.67% Total Stockholders Equity is $13.48 Mil as of Apr. 2005.

Covista Communications's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2005 was $13.48 Mil. It refers to the net assets owned by shareholders. It does not include minority interest.

Total Stockholders Equity is used to calculate Book Value per Share. Covista Communications's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2005 was $0.76. The ratio of a company's debt over equity can be used to measure how leveraged this company is. Covista Communications's Debt-to-Equity for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2005 was 0.02.

Covista Communications  (OTCPK:CVST) Total Stockholders Equity Explanation

1. Total Stockholders Equity is used to calculate Book Value per Share.

Covista Communications's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2005 is

Book Value per Share=(Total Stockholders Equity-Preferred Stock)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(13.481-0)/17.822
=0.76

2. The ratio of a company's debt over equity can be used to measure how leveraged this company is.

Covista Communications's Debt-to-Equity for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2005 is

Debt-to-Equity=Total Debt / Total Stockholders Equity
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Stockholders Equity
=(0.258 + 0) / 13.481
=0.02

* 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 Total Stockholders Equity Related Terms

Covista Communications Total Stockholders Equity Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Covista Communications's Total Stockholders 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.

Covista Communications Total Stockholders Equity Chart

Covista Communications Annual Data
Trend Jan96 Jan97 Jan98 Jan99 Jan00 Jan01 Jan02 Jan03 Jan04 Jan05
Total Stockholders Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.78 1.57 19.69 18.83 13.51

Covista Communications Quarterly Data
Jul00 Oct00 Jan01 Apr01 Jul01 Oct01 Jan02 Apr02 Jul02 Oct02 Jan03 Apr03 Jul03 Oct03 Jan04 Apr04 Jul04 Oct04 Jan05 Apr05
Total Stockholders Equity 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 16.86 15.70 13.46 13.51 13.48
What does a Total Stockholders Equity of $13.48 Mil mean?
Covista Communications (CVST) has a Total Stockholders Equity of $13.48 Mil as of Apr. 2005. The total amount of shareholder's equity as recorded on a company's balance sheet. View historical data for Covista Communications and its competitors.
Is Covista Communications' Total Stockholders Equity too high?
Covista Communications' current Total Stockholders Equity is $13.48 Mil.
How does Covista Communications' Total Stockholders Equity compare to FULO and TWER?
Covista Communications' Total Stockholders Equity of $13.48 Mil can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Stockholders Equity for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Total Stockholders Equity depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Total Stockholders Equity 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 Total Stockholders Equity mean?
A high Total Stockholders Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The total amount of shareholder's equity as recorded on a company's balance sheet. View historical data for Covista Communications and its competitors. Covista Communications's current Total Stockholders Equity is $13.48 Mil. 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 Total Stockholders Equity of $13.48 Mil. The current Total Stockholders Equity is $13.48 Mil. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Stockholders Equity calculated?
Total Stockholders Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Covista Communications (CVST), the current Total Stockholders Equity is $13.48 Mil 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.