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Graham Holdings vs Covista: GHC and CVSA compared
Graham Holdings is the larger company: $1.3B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $512M for Covista (Q1 FY27). Covista is growing faster (+11% against +4% a year earlier). Covista is more profitable, with an operating margin of 19.2% against 6.4%.
Where the money goes: GHC and CVSA
Graham Holdings (GHC) · Q3 2026
Graham Holdings, Q3 2026: revenue $1.3B (+4% year over year), operating margin 6.4%, net earnings $75.1M, operating cash flow $160M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
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.
| Graham Holdings (GHC) | Covista (CVSA) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q1 FY27 |
| Revenue | $1.3B | $512M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +4% | +11% |
| Operating margin | 6.4% | 19.2% |
| Net earnings | $75.1M | $67.4M |
| Net margin | 5.7% | 13.2% |
| Operating cash flow | $160M | $114M |
| Free cash flow | $135M | $76.4M |
| Market value | $5.1B | $3.8B |
| P/E | 9.5× | 15.1× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $1100.00 | $159.00 |
Where the revenue comes from
Graham Holdings
- Goods: $666M (50%)
- Services: $660M (50%)
Covista
- Walden: $217M (42%)
- Chamberlain: $192M (38%)
- Medical and Veterinary: $102M (20%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Graham Holdings or Covista?
Graham Holdings is the larger company: $1.3B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $512M for Covista (Q1 FY27).
Is Graham Holdings or Covista growing faster?
Covista is growing faster (+11% against +4% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Graham Holdings or Covista?
Covista is more profitable, with an operating margin of 19.2% against 6.4%.
More: Graham Holdings earnings · how Graham Holdings makes money · Covista earnings · how Covista 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.