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
- CVGW had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year CVGW had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years CVGW reported 4 times negative net income.
- CVGW had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- CVGW has a better Return On Assets (6.77%) than 81.61% of its industry peers.
- CVGW has a better Return On Equity (9.57%) than 74.71% of its industry peers.
- CVGW has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.32%. This is in the better half of the industry: CVGW outperforms 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 better Profit Margin (3.05%) than 63.22% of its industry peers.
- CVGW has a Operating Margin of 3.33%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CVGW outperforms 54.02% of its industry peers.
- CVGW's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- CVGW's Gross Margin of 9.82% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CVGW is outperformed by 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
- CVGW has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for CVGW has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for CVGW has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for CVGW has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- CVGW has an Altman-Z score of 6.28. This indicates that CVGW is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- CVGW has a Altman-Z score of 6.28. This is amongst the best in the industry. CVGW outperforms 94.25% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- CVGW's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.25 is amongst the best of the industry. CVGW outperforms 94.25% of its industry peers.
- CVGW has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.02. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of CVGW (0.02) is better than 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.
- CVGW's Current ratio of 2.47 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CVGW outperforms 72.41% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- The Quick ratio of CVGW (1.92) is better than 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%.
- CVGW shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 0.13% yearly.
- CVGW shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.98%.
- CVGW shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -9.35% yearly.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, CVGW will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 2.61% on average per year.
- CVGW is expected to show a very negative growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -12.32% yearly.
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. CVGW Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 17.37 indicates a rather expensive valuation of CVGW.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CVGW is on the same level as its industry peers.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 24.75. CVGW is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.86 indicates a correct valuation of CVGW.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CVGW is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.82% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- CVGW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.10.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.86 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as CVGW.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as CVGW.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 23.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.3 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates CVGW does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- CVGW has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)8.68
PEG (5Y)134.09
EPS Next 2Y2.61%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. CVGW Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- CVGW has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.05%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.44, CVGW pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- 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 been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- CVGW has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-6.1%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
- CVGW pays out 72.18% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP72.18%
EPS Next 2Y2.61%
EPS Next 3YN/A
CVGW Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
25.88
-0.52 (-1.97%)
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 Cap462.48M
Revenue(TTM)648.43M
Net Income(TTM)19.80M
Analysts45.71
Price Target27.54 (6.41%)
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 | 17.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.86 | ||
| P/S | 0.71 | ||
| P/FCF | 23.85 | ||
| P/OCF | 21.47 | ||
| P/B | 2.23 | ||
| P/tB | 2.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.3 |
EPS(TTM)1.49
EY5.76%
EPS(NY)1.63
Fwd EY6.31%
FCF(TTM)1.09
FCFY4.19%
OCF(TTM)1.21
OCFY4.66%
SpS36.29
BVpS11.58
TBVpS11.01
PEG (NY)8.68
PEG (5Y)134.09
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 17.37 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.23.
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%.