CALAVO GROWERS INC (CVGW) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:CVGW • US1282461052

25.72 USD
-0.16 (-0.62%)
Last: Mar 9, 2026, 02:46 PM
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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.

Fundamental Rating

5

Overall CVGW gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated CVGW against 88 industry peers in the Food Products industry. While CVGW has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. CVGW has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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

1.2 Ratios

  • CVGW has a Return On Assets of 6.77%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CVGW outperforms 82.95% of its industry peers.
  • CVGW's Return On Equity of 9.57% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CVGW outperforms 76.14% of its industry peers.
  • CVGW's Return On Invested Capital of 7.32% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CVGW outperforms 76.14% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CVGW is significantly below the industry average of 28.66%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (7.32%) for CVGW is above the 3 year average (5.37%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector 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%
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

  • CVGW has a better Profit Margin (3.05%) than 63.64% of its industry peers.
  • The Operating Margin of CVGW (3.33%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • CVGW's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of CVGW (9.82%) is worse than 65.91% of its industry peers.
  • CVGW's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
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

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CVGW is destroying value.
  • CVGW has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • CVGW has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, CVGW has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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

  • An Altman-Z score of 6.21 indicates that CVGW is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 6.21, CVGW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.18% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CVGW has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.25. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.25 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • CVGW's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.25 is amongst the best of the industry. CVGW outperforms 94.32% 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.
  • With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.02, CVGW belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.95% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.02
Debt/FCF 0.25
Altman-Z 6.21
ROIC/WACC0.83
WACC8.83%
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 2.47. This indicates that CVGW is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a decent Current ratio value of 2.47, CVGW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.59% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.92 indicates that CVGW should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of CVGW (1.92) is better than 86.36% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.47
Quick Ratio 1.92
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 strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 39.64%, which is quite impressive.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.13% on average over the past years.
  • The Revenue has decreased by -1.98% in the past year.
  • CVGW shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -9.35% yearly.
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 2.61% on average over the next years.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.93% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y2%
EPS Next 2Y2.61%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.89%
Revenue Next 2Y3.93%
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 accelerating.
  • 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 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

  • CVGW is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.59.
  • CVGW's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CVGW is cheaper than 64.77% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CVGW to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.29), we can say CVGW is valued slightly cheaper.
  • CVGW is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.27.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CVGW is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.18% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CVGW to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.60), we can say CVGW is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.59
Fwd PE 16.27
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

  • The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as CVGW.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as CVGW.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 23.7
EV/EBITDA 13.98
CVGW Per share dataCVGW EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates CVGW does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PEG (NY)8.3
PEG (5Y)128.1
EPS Next 2Y2.61%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. CVGW Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.10%, CVGW has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • CVGW's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.29.
  • CVGW's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.1%

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
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

  • 72.18% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CVGW. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP72.18%
EPS Next 2Y2.61%
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

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CVGW Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

CALAVO GROWERS INC

NASDAQ:CVGW (3/9/2026, 2:46:01 PM)

25.72

-0.16 (-0.62%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)01-14
Earnings (Next)03-12
Inst Owners72.03%
Inst Owner Change-7.14%
Ins Owners2.83%
Ins Owner Change0.91%
Market Cap459.62M
Revenue(TTM)648.43M
Net Income(TTM)19.80M
Analysts45.71
Price Target27.54 (7.08%)
Short Float %6.44%
Short Ratio2.49
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.1%
Yearly Dividend0.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)-6.1%
DP72.18%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date01-13
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)-22.86%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-40%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-17.55%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-18.84%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-9.13%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.59
Fwd PE 16.27
P/S 0.71
P/FCF 23.7
P/OCF 21.34
P/B 2.22
P/tB 2.34
EV/EBITDA 13.98
EPS(TTM)1.55
EY6.03%
EPS(NY)1.58
Fwd EY6.15%
FCF(TTM)1.09
FCFY4.22%
OCF(TTM)1.21
OCFY4.69%
SpS36.29
BVpS11.58
TBVpS11.01
PEG (NY)8.3
PEG (5Y)128.1
Graham Number20.1
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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
WACC8.83%
ROIC/WACC0.83
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 Y2%
EPS Next 2Y2.61%
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 Year-2.89%
Revenue Next 2Y3.93%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y12.53%
EBIT growth 3Y18.56%
EBIT growth 5Y-7.72%
EBIT Next Year14.49%
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?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CVGW.


Can you provide the valuation status for CALAVO GROWERS INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to CALAVO GROWERS INC (CVGW). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for CALAVO GROWERS INC?

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 16.59 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.22.


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%.