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CVSACovista Inc.Sell5.3·$124.96-2.68%
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Covista Inc. (CVSA) Stock Analysis

Breakout setup

SellModerate Confidence

Consumer Defensive · Education & Training Services

Sell if holding. At $124.96, A.R:R 1.0:1 is below the 1.5:1 minimum. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Thin upside margin: 6.5%; Weak growth.

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$124.96+6.5% A.UpsideScore 5.3/10#11 of 15 Education & Training Services
QualityF-score7 / 9FCF yield6.29%
Stop $116.78Target $132.81(analyst − 15%)A.R:R 1.0:1
Analyst target$156.25+25.0%4 analysts
$132.81our TP
$124.96price
$156.25mean
$175

Sell if holding. At $124.96, A.R:R 1.0:1 is below the 1.5:1 minimum. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Thin upside margin: 6.5%; Weak growth. Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 51, MACD bullish. Score 5.3/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 7/8 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 52d 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, 202652d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (4/4)
Attractive valuation
Risks
Thin upside margin: 6.5%
Weak growth

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)18.7
P/E (Fwd)14.4
Mkt Cap$4.4B
EV/EBITDA11.7
Profit Mgn12.3%
ROE17.9%
Rev Growth4.5%
Beta0.62
DividendNone
Rating analysts10

Quality Signals

Piotroski F7/9MoatNarrow

Options Flow

P/C1.47bearish
IV77%elevated
Max Pain$85-32.0% vs spot

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Rating Breakdown

2 floor-breakers

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

Earnings Growth
0.0
Revenue Growth
3.6

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

Growth Rank
3.3
Value Rank
3.5
Quality Rank
6.6
GatesA.R:R 1.0 < 1.5@spotMomentum 5.8>=5.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 52d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARBreakoutSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
51 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $116.39Resistance $132.90

Price Targets

$117
$133
A.Upside+6.3%
A.R:R1.0:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! asymmetry at 1.0 (below the engine's 1.5 threshold)@spot

Earnings

B
B
B
B
4/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-08-06 (52d)

Verdict History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is CVSA stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. At $124.96, A.R:R 1.0:1 is below the 1.5:1 minimum. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Thin upside margin: 6.5%; Weak growth. Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 51, MACD bullish. Prior stop was $116.78. Score 5.3/10, moderate confidence.

What is the CVSA stock price target?

Take-profit target: $132.81 (+6.5% upside). Prior stop was $116.78. Stop-loss: $116.78.

What are the risks of investing in CVSA?

Thin upside margin: 6.5%; Weak growth.

Is CVSA overvalued or undervalued?

Covista Inc. trades at a P/E of 18.7 (forward 14.4). TrendMatrix value score: 7.1/10. 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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