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.

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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.
  • 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.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20M -20M 40M 60M

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.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 7.84%, CVGW is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.82% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of CVGW (7.18%) is better than 78.16% 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 6.76%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (7.18%) for CVGW is above the 3 year average (5.37%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector 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%
CVGW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCVGW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 -5 10 15 20

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.
  • With a Operating Margin value of 3.39%, CVGW perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.02% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CVGW's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • CVGW's Gross Margin of 10.24% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CVGW is outperformed by 65.52% of its industry peers.
  • CVGW's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
CVGW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCVGW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2 4 6 8 10

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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.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, CVGW has more shares outstanding
  • CVGW has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • CVGW has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
CVGW Yearly Shares OutstandingCVGW Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M
CVGW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCVGW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.2 Solvency

  • CVGW has an Altman-Z score of 5.93. This indicates that CVGW is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • CVGW has a better Altman-Z score (5.93) than 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.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of CVGW (0.32) is better than 94.25% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.02 indicates that CVGW is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • CVGW has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.02) than 83.91% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.02
Debt/FCF 0.32
Altman-Z 5.93
ROIC/WACC0.8
WACC8.98%
CVGW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCVGW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M 200M

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.
  • CVGW's Current ratio of 2.21 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CVGW outperforms 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.
  • CVGW has a better Quick ratio (1.66) than 82.76% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.21
Quick Ratio 1.66
CVGW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCVGW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M

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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.
  • The Revenue has been decreasing by -9.35% on average over the past years.
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

  • CVGW is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 0.01% yearly.
  • 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 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.
CVGW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCVGW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 1 2 3

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4. CVGW Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.52, CVGW is valued on the expensive side.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CVGW is valued a bit cheaper than 60.92% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.34. CVGW is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.80, CVGW is valued on the expensive side.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CVGW is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.07% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CVGW to the average of the S&P500 Index (38.18), we can say CVGW is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.52
Fwd PE 17.8
CVGW Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCVGW Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as CVGW.
  • CVGW's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 33.66
EV/EBITDA 15.87
CVGW Per share dataCVGW EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)143
EPS Next 2Y0.01%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. CVGW Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • CVGW has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.89%. 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 2.19.
  • CVGW's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.89%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of CVGW decreases each year by -6.10%.
  • CVGW has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
CVGW Yearly Dividends per shareCVGW Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2

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 Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCVGW Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20M -20M 40M
CVGW Dividend Payout.CVGW Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CVGW Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

CVGW Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

CALAVO GROWERS INC

NASDAQ:CVGW (4/14/2026, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 27.6 0 (0%)

27.6

+0.14 (+0.51%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)03-12
Earnings (Next)06-08
Inst Owners72.23%
Inst Owner Change0.05%
Ins Owners2.82%
Ins Owner Change0.91%
Market Cap493.21M
Revenue(TTM)616.25M
Net Income(TTM)16.11M
Analysts45.71
Price Target27.54 (-0.22%)
Short Float %7.85%
Short Ratio5.13
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.89%
Yearly Dividend0.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)-6.1%
DP88.73%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date01-13
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)-9.09%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-28.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)-9.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)-25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-25.62%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-30.49%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-18.31%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-25.77%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.52
Fwd PE 17.8
P/S 0.8
P/FCF 33.66
P/OCF 28.49
P/B 2.4
P/tB 2.52
EV/EBITDA 15.87
EPS(TTM)1.49
EY5.4%
EPS(NY)1.55
Fwd EY5.62%
FCF(TTM)0.82
FCFY2.97%
OCF(TTM)0.97
OCFY3.51%
SpS34.49
BVpS11.51
TBVpS10.94
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)143
Graham Number19.64
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 5.93
F-Score5
WACC8.98%
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%.