CALAVO GROWERS INC (CVGW) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:CVGW • US1282461052
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This CVGW fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. CVGW Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year CVGW was profitable.
- CVGW had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years CVGW reported 4 times negative net income.
- Of the past 5 years CVGW 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of CVGW (6.77%) is better than 81.61% of its industry peers.
- CVGW has a Return On Equity of 9.57%. This is in the better half of the industry: CVGW outperforms 74.71% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of CVGW (7.32%) is better than 77.01% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CVGW is in line with the industry average of 7.23%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (7.32%) for CVGW is above the 3 year average (5.37%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.77% | ||
| ROE | 9.57% | ||
| ROIC | 7.32% |
ROA(3y)1.42%
ROA(5y)0%
ROE(3y)1.68%
ROE(5y)-0.6%
ROIC(3y)5.37%
ROIC(5y)4.05%
1.3 Margins
- CVGW has a Profit Margin of 3.05%. This is in the better half of the industry: CVGW outperforms 63.22% of its industry peers.
- The Operating Margin of CVGW (3.33%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- CVGW's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- CVGW has a Gross Margin of 9.82%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CVGW underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CVGW has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.33% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.05% | ||
| GM | 9.82% |
OM growth 3Y45.19%
OM growth 5Y1.8%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y16.56%
GM growth 5Y2.96%
2. CVGW Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CVGW is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for CVGW has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, CVGW has more shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for CVGW has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 6.28 indicates that CVGW is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 6.28, CVGW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of CVGW is 0.25, which is an excellent value as it means it would take CVGW, only 0.25 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.25, CVGW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.02 indicates that CVGW is not too dependend on debt financing.
- CVGW has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.02. This is amongst the best in the industry. CVGW outperforms 82.76% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.28 |
ROIC/WACC0.8
WACC9.12%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.47 indicates that CVGW has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- With a decent Current ratio value of 2.47, CVGW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- CVGW has a Quick Ratio of 1.92. This is a normal value and indicates that CVGW is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- CVGW has a Quick ratio of 1.92. This is amongst the best in the industry. CVGW outperforms 86.21% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.92 |
3. CVGW Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- CVGW shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 2.76%.
- Measured over the past 5 years, CVGW shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 0.13% on average per year.
- The Revenue has decreased by -1.98% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, CVGW shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -9.35% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.76%
EPS 3Y45.81%
EPS 5Y0.13%
EPS Q2Q%-18.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.98%
Revenue growth 3Y-18.35%
Revenue growth 5Y-9.35%
Sales Q2Q%-20.85%
3.2 Future
- CVGW is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 2.61% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, CVGW will show a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -12.32% on average per year.
EPS Next Y2%
EPS Next 2Y2.61%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-20.67%
Revenue Next 2Y-12.32%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. CVGW Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 17.61, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of CVGW.
- CVGW's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CVGW to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.89), we can say CVGW is valued slightly cheaper.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.08 indicates a correct valuation of CVGW.
- 67.82% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CVGW, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CVGW to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.19), we can say CVGW is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.08 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- CVGW's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as CVGW.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24.19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.3 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- CVGW has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)8.81
PEG (5Y)135.98
EPS Next 2Y2.61%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. CVGW Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- CVGW has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.05%.
- CVGW's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.45.
- CVGW's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.05% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of CVGW decreases each year by -6.10%.
- CVGW has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- The dividend of CVGW decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-6.1%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
- 72.18% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CVGW. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP72.18%
EPS Next 2Y2.61%
EPS Next 3YN/A
CVGW Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NASDAQ:CVGW (3/30/2026, 10:38:47 AM)
26.245
-0.15 (-0.59%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)03-12 2026-03-12/amc
Earnings (Next)06-08 2026-06-08
Inst Owners72.03%
Inst Owner Change-7.14%
Ins Owners2.83%
Ins Owner Change0.91%
Market Cap469.00M
Revenue(TTM)648.43M
Net Income(TTM)19.80M
Analysts45.71
Price Target27.54 (4.93%)
Short Float %7.49%
Short Ratio2.89
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.05% |
Yearly Dividend0.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)-6.1%
DP72.18%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date01-13 2026-01-13 (0.2)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-20.61%
Min EPS beat(2)-35.5%
Max EPS beat(2)-5.71%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-13.97%
Min EPS beat(4)-35.5%
Max EPS beat(4)11.95%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-22.3%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-54.42%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-56.08%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-15.37%
Min Revenue beat(2)-20.43%
Max Revenue beat(2)-10.32%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-10.88%
Min Revenue beat(4)-20.43%
Max Revenue beat(4)-5.49%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-10.02%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-13.42%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-10.84%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-22.86%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.27%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-41.36%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-17.55%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-15.93%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-31.77%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-18.31%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-25.77%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.08 | ||
| P/S | 0.72 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.19 | ||
| P/OCF | 21.77 | ||
| P/B | 2.27 | ||
| P/tB | 2.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.3 |
EPS(TTM)1.49
EY5.68%
EPS(NY)1.63
Fwd EY6.22%
FCF(TTM)1.09
FCFY4.13%
OCF(TTM)1.21
OCFY4.59%
SpS36.29
BVpS11.58
TBVpS11.01
PEG (NY)8.81
PEG (5Y)135.98
Graham Number19.7
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.77% | ||
| ROE | 9.57% | ||
| ROCE | 9.31% | ||
| ROIC | 7.32% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.94% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.57% | ||
| OM | 3.33% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.05% | ||
| GM | 9.82% | ||
| FCFM | 2.99% |
ROA(3y)1.42%
ROA(5y)0%
ROE(3y)1.68%
ROE(5y)-0.6%
ROIC(3y)5.37%
ROIC(5y)4.05%
ROICexc(3y)6.97%
ROICexc(5y)5.01%
ROICexgc(3y)7.47%
ROICexgc(5y)5.43%
ROCE(3y)6.84%
ROCE(5y)5.15%
ROICexgc growth 3Y36.7%
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.65%
ROICexc growth 3Y40.13%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.91%
OM growth 3Y45.19%
OM growth 5Y1.8%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y16.56%
GM growth 5Y2.96%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover2.22
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.25 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.14 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 28.75% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.33% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 26.09 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 74.14% | ||
| Profit Quality | 97.95% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.92 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.28 |
F-Score7
WACC9.12%
ROIC/WACC0.8
Cap/Depr(3y)39.29%
Cap/Depr(5y)48.37%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.62%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.75%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.76%
EPS 3Y45.81%
EPS 5Y0.13%
EPS Q2Q%-18.18%
EPS Next Y2%
EPS Next 2Y2.61%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.98%
Revenue growth 3Y-18.35%
Revenue growth 5Y-9.35%
Sales Q2Q%-20.85%
Revenue Next Year-20.67%
Revenue Next 2Y-12.32%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y12.53%
EBIT growth 3Y18.56%
EBIT growth 5Y-7.72%
EBIT Next Year14.49%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-9.93%
FCF growth 3Y-21.75%
FCF growth 5Y2.03%
OCF growth 1Y-11.78%
OCF growth 3Y-24.59%
OCF growth 5Y-5.69%
CALAVO GROWERS INC / CVGW Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for CVGW stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CVGW.
Can you provide the valuation status for CALAVO GROWERS INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to CALAVO GROWERS INC (CVGW). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for CALAVO GROWERS INC?
CALAVO GROWERS INC (CVGW) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CVGW stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CALAVO GROWERS INC (CVGW) is 17.61 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.27.
Is the dividend of CALAVO GROWERS INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of CALAVO GROWERS INC (CVGW) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 72.18%.