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CVSACovista Inc.Sell5.2·$129.88+1.29%
SellModerate Confidence
Investment thesis

Covista screens attractively valued at a forward P/E of 13.2 times and a PEG of 0.88, underpinned by four consecutive earnings beats averaging more than 11% above consensus; the chief offset is negative price momentum that has not cleared the minimum threshold, keeping the entry setup cautious despite sound fundamentals.

Thesis pillars

  • Negative Momentum Near Term HeadwindStable
  • Attractive Forward Valuation Low PegStable
  • Solid Piotroski Financial HealthStable
  • +1 more pillar — see the Why tab for full reasoning

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Covista Inc. (CVSA) Stock Analysis

Breakout setup

SellVALUE-TRAP 1/5Moderate Confidence

Consumer Defensive · Education & Training Services

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $129.88 — A.R:R 0.2:1 is below the 1.5:1 minimum. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Weak growth.

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$129.88+2.3% A.UpsideScore 5.2/10#13 of 18 Education & Training Services
QualityF-score7 / 9FCF yield6.22%
Stop $120.79Target $132.81(analyst − 15%)A.R:R 0.2:1
Analyst target$156.25+20.3%4 analysts
$132.81our TP
$129.88price
$156.25mean
$175

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $129.88 — A.R:R 0.2:1 is below the 1.5:1 minimum. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Weak growth. Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 47, MACD bullish. Score 5.2/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 7/8 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 34d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: aggressive.

TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Thu, Aug 6, 202634d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (4/4)
Positive momentum
Risks
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining
Weak growth

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)18.9
P/E (Fwd)14.6
Mkt Cap$4.4B
EV/EBITDA11.8
Profit Mgn12.3%
ROE17.9%
Rev Growth4.5%
Beta0.62
DividendNone
Rating analysts10

Quality Signals

Piotroski F7/9MoatNarrow

Options Flow

P/C0.80neutral
IV49%normal

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Rating Breakdown

3 floor-breakers

Growth below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Earnings Growth
0.0
Revenue Growth
3.6

Technicals below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Support Resistance
1.7
Bollinger
1.9
52w Position
6.6

Ranks in the bottom of its industry peers on the composite signal. Better names in the same sector exist.static

Value Rank
3.7
Growth Rank
3.9
Quality Rank
7.1
GatesA.R:R 0.2 < 1.5@spotMomentum 7.2>=5.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 34d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARBreakoutSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
47 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $115.18Resistance $132.90

Price Targets

$121
$133
A.Upside+2.3%
A.R:R0.2:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (2.3% upside)
! asymmetry at 0.2 (below the engine's 1.5 threshold)@spot

Earnings

B
B
B
B
4/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-08-06 (34d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CVSA stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $129.88 — A.R:R 0.2:1 is below the 1.5:1 minimum. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Weak growth. Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 47, MACD bullish. Prior stop was $120.79. Score 5.2/10, moderate confidence.

What is the CVSA stock price target?

Take-profit target: $132.81 (+2.3% upside). Prior stop was $120.79. Stop-loss: $120.79.

What are the risks of investing in CVSA?

Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Weak growth.

Is CVSA overvalued or undervalued?

Covista Inc. trades at a P/E of 18.9 (forward 14.6). TrendMatrix value score: 6.9/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about CVSA?

10 analysts cover CVSA with a consensus score of 4.3/5. Average price target: $156.

What does Covista Inc. do?Adtalem is the leading healthcare educator in the U.S. and a systemically important solution for preparing a diverse...

Adtalem is the leading healthcare educator in the U.S. and a systemically important solution for preparing a diverse talent workforce that meets the needs of the healthcare industry. The purpose of Adtalem is to empower students to achieve their goals, find success, and make inspiring contributions to our global community.

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