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Covista vs Laureate Education: CVSA and LAUR compared
Covista is the larger company: $512M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q1 FY27) against $485M for Laureate Education (Q3 2026). Laureate Education is growing faster (+21% against +11% a year earlier). Laureate Education is more profitable, with an operating margin of 24.6% against 19.2%.
Where the money goes: CVSA and LAUR
Covista (CVSA) · Q1 FY27
Covista, Q1 FY27: revenue $512M (+11% year over year), operating margin 19.2%, net earnings $67.4M, operating cash flow $114M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Laureate Education (LAUR) · Q3 2026
Laureate Education, Q3 2026: revenue $485M (+21% year over year), operating margin 24.6%, net earnings $101M, operating cash flow $152M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Covista (CVSA) | Laureate Education (LAUR) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q1 FY27 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $512M | $485M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +11% | +21% |
| Operating margin | 19.2% | 24.6% |
| Net earnings | $67.4M | $101M |
| Net margin | 13.2% | 20.9% |
| Operating cash flow | $114M | $152M |
| Free cash flow | $76.4M | $124M |
| Market value | $3.8B | $4.6B |
| P/E | 15.1× | 12.4× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $159.00 | $42.07 |
Where the revenue comes from
Covista
- Walden: $217M (42%)
- Chamberlain: $192M (38%)
- Medical and Veterinary: $102M (20%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Covista or Laureate Education?
Covista is the larger company: $512M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q1 FY27) against $485M for Laureate Education (Q3 2026).
Is Covista or Laureate Education growing faster?
Laureate Education is growing faster (+21% against +11% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Covista or Laureate Education?
Laureate Education is more profitable, with an operating margin of 24.6% against 19.2%.
More: Covista earnings · how Covista makes money · Laureate Education earnings · how Laureate Education makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026; 10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.