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Overall CVGW gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated CVGW against 87 industry peers in the Food Products industry. While CVGW has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. CVGW is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- CVGW had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year CVGW had a positive cash flow from operations.
- CVGW had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- Of the past 5 years CVGW 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.77%, CVGW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 9.57%, CVGW is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.32%, CVGW is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.16% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CVGW is significantly below the industry average of 27.79%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (5.37%) for CVGW is below the current ROIC(7.32%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
- The Profit Margin of CVGW (3.05%) is better than 60.92% of its industry peers.
- CVGW has a Operating Margin (3.33%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- CVGW's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With a Gross Margin value of 9.82%, CVGW is not doing good in the industry: 67.82% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- 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. Health
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.
- Compared to 5 years ago, CVGW has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, CVGW has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- CVGW has an Altman-Z score of 6.21. This indicates that CVGW is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of CVGW (6.21) is better than 88.51% 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.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.25, CVGW belongs to the best 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's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.02 is amongst the best of the industry. CVGW outperforms 82.76% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.21 |
ROIC/WACC0.82
WACC8.92%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.47 indicates that CVGW has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of CVGW (2.47) is better than 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.
- With an excellent Quick ratio value of 1.92, CVGW belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.92 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- CVGW shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 39.64%, which is quite impressive.
- 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 decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.98% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been decreasing by -9.35% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)39.64%
EPS 3Y45.81%
EPS 5Y0.13%
EPS Q2Q%400%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.98%
Revenue growth 3Y-18.35%
Revenue growth 5Y-9.35%
Sales Q2Q%-26.63%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 25.62% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.24% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y10.99%
EPS Next 2Y25.62%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.86%
Revenue Next 2Y9.24%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 16.70 indicates a correct valuation of CVGW.
- 60.92% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CVGW, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- CVGW's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.94.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.05, which indicates a correct valuation of CVGW.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CVGW is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.26% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.94, CVGW is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.7 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.05 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- CVGW's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- CVGW's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CVGW is cheaper than 60.92% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 23.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.97 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- CVGW's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as CVGW's earnings are expected to grow with 25.62% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.52
PEG (5Y)128.95
EPS Next 2Y25.62%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.09%, CVGW has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.28, CVGW pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, CVGW pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.09% |
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.
- 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 2Y25.62%
EPS Next 3YN/A
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)01-14 2026-01-14/amc
Earnings (Next)03-10 2026-03-10
Inst Owners74.43%
Inst Owner Change0.01%
Ins Owners2.88%
Ins Owner Change0.91%
Market Cap462.14M
Revenue(TTM)648.43M
Net Income(TTM)19.80M
Analysts80
Price Target35.7 (37.89%)
Short Float %3.18%
Short Ratio1.4
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.09% |
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.7 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.05 | ||
| P/S | 0.71 | ||
| P/FCF | 23.83 | ||
| P/OCF | 21.45 | ||
| P/B | 2.23 | ||
| P/tB | 2.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.97 |
EPS(TTM)1.55
EY5.99%
EPS(NY)1.72
Fwd EY6.65%
FCF(TTM)1.09
FCFY4.2%
OCF(TTM)1.21
OCFY4.66%
SpS36.33
BVpS11.59
TBVpS11.02
PEG (NY)1.52
PEG (5Y)128.95
Graham Number20.11
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 | 6.21 |
F-Score7
WACC8.92%
ROIC/WACC0.82
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)39.64%
EPS 3Y45.81%
EPS 5Y0.13%
EPS Q2Q%400%
EPS Next Y10.99%
EPS Next 2Y25.62%
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%-26.63%
Revenue Next Year6.86%
Revenue Next 2Y9.24%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y12.53%
EBIT growth 3Y18.56%
EBIT growth 5Y-7.72%
EBIT Next Year31.54%
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 FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for CVGW stock?
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to CALAVO GROWERS INC (CVGW). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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CALAVO GROWERS INC (CVGW) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CVGW stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CALAVO GROWERS INC (CVGW) is 16.7 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%.