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.
- 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
- With a decent Return On Assets value of 5.40%, CVGW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- CVGW's Return On Equity of 7.84% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CVGW outperforms 67.82% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.18%, CVGW is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.16% of the companies in the same industry.
- CVGW had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.37%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.78%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (5.37%) for CVGW is below the current ROIC(7.18%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.4% | ||
| ROE | 7.84% | ||
| ROIC | 7.18% |
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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 2.61%, CVGW is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.22% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Operating Margin of CVGW (3.39%) 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 10.24%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CVGW underperforms 65.52% of its industry peers.
- CVGW's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.39% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.61% | ||
| GM | 10.24% |
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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CVGW 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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, CVGW has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- CVGW has an Altman-Z score of 5.92. This indicates that CVGW is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- CVGW has a Altman-Z score of 5.92. This is amongst the best in the industry. CVGW outperforms 94.25% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of CVGW is 0.32, which is an excellent value as it means it would take CVGW, only 0.32 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.32, CVGW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- CVGW has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.02. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- CVGW's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.02 is amongst the best of the industry. CVGW outperforms 83.91% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.92 |
ROIC/WACC0.8
WACC8.94%
2.3 Liquidity
- CVGW has a Current Ratio of 2.21. This indicates that CVGW is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of CVGW (2.21) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
- CVGW has a Quick Ratio of 1.66. This is a normal value and indicates that CVGW is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.66, CVGW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.61% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.66 |
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.
- Looking at the last year, CVGW shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -10.47% in the last year.
- 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)-10.47%
Revenue growth 3Y-18.35%
Revenue growth 5Y-9.35%
Sales Q2Q%-20.85%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 0.01% on average over the next years.
- 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 Y-7.21%
EPS Next 2Y0.01%
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 decreasing.
- 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
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 18.37 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.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.66, CVGW is valued a bit cheaper.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 17.65, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of CVGW.
- CVGW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CVGW is cheaper than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 38.00. CVGW is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.65 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- CVGW's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- CVGW's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 33.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.82 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)141.81
EPS Next 2Y0.01%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. CVGW Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- CVGW has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.00%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- CVGW's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.22.
- CVGW's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3% |
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 not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-6.1%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
- CVGW pays out 88.73% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP88.73%
EPS Next 2Y0.01%
EPS Next 3YN/A
CVGW Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
27.37
-0.31 (-1.12%)
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 Owners72.23%
Inst Owner Change-0.09%
Ins Owners2.82%
Ins Owner Change0.91%
Market Cap489.10M
Revenue(TTM)616.25M
Net Income(TTM)16.11M
Analysts45.71
Price Target27.54 (0.62%)
Short Float %7.85%
Short Ratio5.13
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3% |
Yearly Dividend0.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)-6.1%
DP88.73%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date04-24 2026-04-24 (0.2)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-6.19%
Min EPS beat(2)-35.5%
Max EPS beat(2)23.12%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-11.17%
Min EPS beat(4)-35.5%
Max EPS beat(4)23.12%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-6.2%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-41.48%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-45.72%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-8.73%
Min Revenue beat(2)-20.43%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.97%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-8.76%
Min Revenue beat(4)-20.43%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.97%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.3%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-8.85%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-10.91%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-22.86%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.45%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-19.23%
EPS NY rev (1m)-9.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)-16.4%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.83%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-27.28%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-25.77%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.65 | ||
| P/S | 0.79 | ||
| P/FCF | 33.38 | ||
| P/OCF | 28.25 | ||
| P/B | 2.38 | ||
| P/tB | 2.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.82 |
EPS(TTM)1.49
EY5.44%
EPS(NY)1.55
Fwd EY5.66%
FCF(TTM)0.82
FCFY3%
OCF(TTM)0.97
OCFY3.54%
SpS34.49
BVpS11.51
TBVpS10.94
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)141.81
Graham Number19.6421 (-28.23%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.4% | ||
| ROE | 7.84% | ||
| ROCE | 9.13% | ||
| ROIC | 7.18% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.06% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.6% | ||
| OM | 3.39% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.61% | ||
| GM | 10.24% | ||
| FCFM | 2.38% |
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-Score5
Asset Turnover2.07
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.14 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 36.42% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.43% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 61.36% | ||
| Profit Quality | 90.95% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.92 |
F-Score5
WACC8.94%
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 Y-7.21%
EPS Next 2Y0.01%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.47%
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 1Y-18.32%
EBIT growth 3Y18.56%
EBIT growth 5Y-7.72%
EBIT Next Year3.85%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y197.23%
FCF growth 3Y-21.75%
FCF growth 5Y2.03%
OCF growth 1Y302.9%
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.
What is the valuation status of CALAVO GROWERS INC (CVGW) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to CALAVO GROWERS INC (CVGW). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is CALAVO GROWERS INC (CVGW) stock?
CALAVO GROWERS INC (CVGW) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
How financially healthy is CALAVO GROWERS INC?
The financial health rating of CALAVO GROWERS INC (CVGW) is 8 / 10.
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 88.73%.