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CALAVO GROWERS INC (CVGW) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:CVGW - US1282461052 - Common Stock

21.51 USD
+0.07 (+0.33%)
Last: 12/15/2025, 8:19:39 PM
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After Hours: 12/15/2025, 8:19:39 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Overall CVGW gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated CVGW against 87 industry peers in the Food Products industry. CVGW has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. CVGW may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CVGW had positive earnings in the past year.
CVGW had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
CVGW had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
CVGW had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
CVGW Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCVGW Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M 60M

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 5.26%, CVGW belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.46% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 7.67%, CVGW is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.32%, CVGW belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.91% of the companies in the same industry.
CVGW had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.99%. This is significantly below the industry average of 28.26%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.32%) for CVGW is above the 3 year average (3.99%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.26%
ROE 7.67%
ROIC 8.32%
ROA(3y)-1.38%
ROA(5y)-1.99%
ROE(3y)-2.45%
ROE(5y)-3.59%
ROIC(3y)3.99%
ROIC(5y)3.92%
CVGW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCVGW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10 15

1.3 Margins

CVGW's Profit Margin of 2.28% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CVGW outperforms 58.62% of its industry peers.
The Operating Margin of CVGW (3.67%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CVGW's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 9.85%, CVGW is not doing good in the industry: 68.97% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CVGW has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 3.67%
PM (TTM) 2.28%
GM 9.85%
OM growth 3Y137.14%
OM growth 5Y-13.23%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y23.52%
GM growth 5Y-0.88%
CVGW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCVGW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2 4 6 8 10

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2. Health

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.
Compared to 1 year ago, CVGW has more shares outstanding
CVGW has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CVGW has been reduced compared to a year ago.
CVGW Yearly Shares OutstandingCVGW Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M
CVGW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCVGW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 5.50 indicates that CVGW is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 5.50, CVGW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.51% of the companies in the same industry.
CVGW has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.18. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.18 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CVGW's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.18 is amongst the best of the industry. CVGW outperforms 95.40% 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.
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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.02
Debt/FCF 0.18
Altman-Z 5.5
ROIC/WACC0.95
WACC8.76%
CVGW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCVGW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

CVGW has a Current Ratio of 2.30. This indicates that CVGW is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
CVGW has a better Current ratio (2.30) than 68.97% of its industry peers.
CVGW has a Quick Ratio of 1.86. 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 1.86. This is amongst the best in the industry. CVGW outperforms 86.21% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.3
Quick Ratio 1.86
CVGW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCVGW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 84.93% over the past year.
The earnings per share for CVGW have been decreasing by -18.14% on average. This is quite bad
The Revenue has decreased by -5.33% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, CVGW shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -11.17% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)84.93%
EPS 3Y46.92%
EPS 5Y-18.14%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.33%
Revenue growth 3Y-14.43%
Revenue growth 5Y-11.17%
Sales Q2Q%-0.43%

3.2 Future

CVGW is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 30.13% yearly.
CVGW is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.34% yearly.
EPS Next Y53.77%
EPS Next 2Y31.44%
EPS Next 3Y30.13%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.63%
Revenue Next 2Y5.23%
Revenue Next 3Y7.34%
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.
CVGW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCVGW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
CVGW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCVGW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

CVGW is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.93.
CVGW's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CVGW is cheaper than 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.55. CVGW is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.22, the valuation of CVGW can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CVGW is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.76% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CVGW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.78.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.93
Fwd PE 11.22
CVGW Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCVGW Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

CVGW's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CVGW is cheaper than 60.92% of the companies in the same industry.
74.71% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CVGW, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.81
EV/EBITDA 9.74
CVGW Per share dataCVGW EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CVGW's earnings are expected to grow with 30.13% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.3
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y31.44%
EPS Next 3Y30.13%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.73%, CVGW has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
The stock price of CVGW dropped by -21.70% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.41, CVGW pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, CVGW pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.73%

5.2 History

The dividend of CVGW decreases each year by -12.87%.
CVGW has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
CVGW has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-12.87%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
CVGW Yearly Dividends per shareCVGW Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

90.26% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CVGW. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP90.26%
EPS Next 2Y31.44%
EPS Next 3Y30.13%
CVGW Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCVGW Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M
CVGW Dividend Payout.CVGW Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CVGW Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

CALAVO GROWERS INC

NASDAQ:CVGW (12/15/2025, 8:19:39 PM)

After market: 21.51 0 (0%)

21.51

+0.07 (+0.33%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)09-09 2025-09-09/amc
Earnings (Next)01-12 2026-01-12/amc
Inst Owners74.58%
Inst Owner Change0.36%
Ins Owners2.74%
Ins Owner Change1.43%
Market Cap383.95M
Revenue(TTM)693.71M
Net Income(TTM)15.84M
Analysts80
Price Target35.7 (65.97%)
Short Float %2.79%
Short Ratio1.89
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.73%
Yearly Dividend0.5
Dividend Growth(5Y)-12.87%
DP90.26%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date09-30 2025-09-30 (0.2)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-16.16%
Min EPS beat(2)-26.61%
Max EPS beat(2)-5.71%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-25.96%
Min EPS beat(4)-83.48%
Max EPS beat(4)11.95%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-51.14%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-59.06%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-52.15%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-8.8%
Min Revenue beat(2)-10.32%
Max Revenue beat(2)-7.28%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.05%
Min Revenue beat(4)-10.32%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.9%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-8.74%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-13.38%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-9.45%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.89%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.39%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.86%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.71%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.93
Fwd PE 11.22
P/S 0.55
P/FCF 13.81
P/OCF 13.13
P/B 1.86
P/tB 1.96
EV/EBITDA 9.74
EPS(TTM)1.35
EY6.28%
EPS(NY)1.92
Fwd EY8.91%
FCF(TTM)1.56
FCFY7.24%
OCF(TTM)1.64
OCFY7.61%
SpS38.86
BVpS11.56
TBVpS10.99
PEG (NY)0.3
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number18.74
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.26%
ROE 7.67%
ROCE 10.96%
ROIC 8.32%
ROICexc 11.47%
ROICexgc 12.21%
OM 3.67%
PM (TTM) 2.28%
GM 9.85%
FCFM 4.01%
ROA(3y)-1.38%
ROA(5y)-1.99%
ROE(3y)-2.45%
ROE(5y)-3.59%
ROIC(3y)3.99%
ROIC(5y)3.92%
ROICexc(3y)4.7%
ROICexc(5y)4.36%
ROICexgc(3y)5.14%
ROICexgc(5y)4.83%
ROCE(3y)5.25%
ROCE(5y)5.28%
ROICexgc growth 3Y147.48%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-14.29%
ROICexc growth 3Y152.41%
ROICexc growth 5Y-14.22%
OM growth 3Y137.14%
OM growth 5Y-13.23%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y23.52%
GM growth 5Y-0.88%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover2.3
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.02
Debt/FCF 0.18
Debt/EBITDA 0.13
Cap/Depr 18%
Cap/Sales 0.21%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 87.5%
Profit Quality 175.5%
Current Ratio 2.3
Quick Ratio 1.86
Altman-Z 5.5
F-Score8
WACC8.76%
ROIC/WACC0.95
Cap/Depr(3y)49.34%
Cap/Depr(5y)56.72%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.79%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.9%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)84.93%
EPS 3Y46.92%
EPS 5Y-18.14%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y53.77%
EPS Next 2Y31.44%
EPS Next 3Y30.13%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.33%
Revenue growth 3Y-14.43%
Revenue growth 5Y-11.17%
Sales Q2Q%-0.43%
Revenue Next Year3.63%
Revenue Next 2Y5.23%
Revenue Next 3Y7.34%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y47.31%
EBIT growth 3Y102.92%
EBIT growth 5Y-22.92%
EBIT Next Year61.11%
EBIT Next 3Y26.52%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y219.45%
FCF growth 3Y116.08%
FCF growth 5Y-17.22%
OCF growth 1Y362.21%
OCF growth 3Y21.63%
OCF growth 5Y-19.47%

CALAVO GROWERS INC / CVGW FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for CVGW stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to CVGW.


What is the valuation status for CVGW stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to CALAVO GROWERS INC (CVGW). This can be considered as Undervalued.


What is the profitability of CVGW stock?

CALAVO GROWERS INC (CVGW) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of CALAVO GROWERS INC (CVGW) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CALAVO GROWERS INC (CVGW) is 15.93 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.86.


Can you provide the financial health for CVGW stock?

The financial health rating of CALAVO GROWERS INC (CVGW) is 8 / 10.