25.755 USD
+0.13 (+0.53%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to CVGW. CVGW was compared to 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 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year CVGW was profitable.
- In the past year CVGW had a positive cash flow from operations.
- CVGW had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In multiple years CVGW reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- CVGW's Return On Assets of 5.26% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CVGW outperforms 79.31% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 7.67%, CVGW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.32%, CVGW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.91% 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 27.80%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (3.99%) for CVGW is below the current ROIC(8.32%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- CVGW has a Profit Margin (2.28%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- CVGW has a Operating Margin of 3.67%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CVGW outperforms 54.02% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CVGW has declined.
- CVGW's Gross Margin of 9.85% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CVGW is outperformed by 67.82% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CVGW has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CVGW is destroying value.
- There is no outstanding debt for CVGW. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
- CVGW has an Altman-Z score of 5.96. This indicates that CVGW is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- CVGW has a better Altman-Z score (5.96) than 88.51% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of CVGW is 0.18, which is an excellent value as it means it would take CVGW, only 0.18 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.18, 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.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.02, CVGW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.96 |
ROIC/WACC0.95
WACC8.74%
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.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.30, CVGW is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.97% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.86, CVGW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.3 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.86 |
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.
- 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.
EPS 1Y (TTM)39.64%
EPS 3Y45.81%
EPS 5Y0.13%
EPS Q2Q%400%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-26.64%
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 Y23.72%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- CVGW is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.62.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CVGW indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CVGW is cheaper than 60.92% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- CVGW's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.54.
- CVGW is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.43.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CVGW indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CVGW is cheaper than 72.41% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- CVGW is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.31, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.43 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CVGW is on the same level as its industry peers.
- CVGW's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CVGW is cheaper than 70.11% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.54 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.93 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- CVGW's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- CVGW's earnings are expected to grow with 25.62% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.7
PEG (5Y)128.28
EPS Next 2Y25.62%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.54%, CVGW has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.43, CVGW pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, CVGW pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.54% |
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.
- The dividend of CVGW decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-12.87%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
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 2Y25.62%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NASDAQ:CVGW (1/16/2026, 12:45:08 PM)
25.755
+0.13 (+0.53%)
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 Change0.02%
Ins Owners2.88%
Ins Owner Change0.91%
Market Cap459.73M
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)15.84M
Analysts80
Price Target35.7 (38.61%)
Short Float %3.21%
Short Ratio1.93
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.54% |
Yearly Dividend0.5
Dividend Growth(5Y)-12.87%
DP90.26%
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)-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)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 | 16.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.43 | ||
| P/S | 0.66 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.54 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.73 | ||
| P/B | 2.23 | ||
| P/tB | 2.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.93 |
EPS(TTM)1.55
EY6.02%
EPS(NY)1.92
Fwd EY7.45%
FCF(TTM)1.56
FCFY6.05%
OCF(TTM)1.64
OCFY6.36%
SpS38.86
BVpS11.56
TBVpS10.99
PEG (NY)0.7
PEG (5Y)128.28
Graham Number20.08
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 5.96 |
F-Score8
WACC8.74%
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)39.64%
EPS 3Y45.81%
EPS 5Y0.13%
EPS Q2Q%400%
EPS Next Y23.72%
EPS Next 2Y25.62%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-26.64%
Revenue Next Year6.86%
Revenue Next 2Y9.24%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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?
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CALAVO GROWERS INC (CVGW) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CVGW stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CALAVO GROWERS INC (CVGW) is 16.62 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 90.26%.