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.
1. CVGW Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year CVGW was profitable.
- CVGW had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- 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.
1.2 Ratios
- With a decent Return On Assets value of 5.40%, CVGW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Equity of CVGW (7.84%) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
- CVGW's Return On Invested Capital of 7.18% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CVGW outperforms 77.01% of its industry peers.
- CVGW had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.37%. This is below the industry average of 7.69%.
- 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 Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 2.61%, CVGW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 3.39%, CVGW is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.87% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CVGW has grown nicely.
- The Gross Margin of CVGW (10.24%) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CVGW has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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
- Compared to 5 years ago, CVGW has more shares outstanding
- CVGW has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- CVGW has an Altman-Z score of 6.06. This indicates that CVGW is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- CVGW has a Altman-Z score of 6.06. This is amongst the best in the industry. CVGW outperforms 91.95% of its industry peers.
- CVGW has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.32. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.32 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- CVGW has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.32) than 93.10% of its industry peers.
- 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 | 0.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.06 |
ROIC/WACC0.79
WACC9.03%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.21 indicates that CVGW has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- CVGW has a better Current ratio (2.21) than 63.22% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.66 indicates that CVGW should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.66, CVGW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.66 |
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%.
- 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.
- Looking at the last year, CVGW shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -10.47% in the last year.
- CVGW shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -9.35% yearly.
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
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. CVGW Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- CVGW is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.79.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CVGW is on the same level as its industry peers.
- CVGW's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.91.
- CVGW is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.05.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CVGW is valued a bit cheaper than 60.92% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.99. CVGW is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.05 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- CVGW's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- CVGW's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 34.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.54 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)145.02
EPS Next 2Y0.01%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. CVGW Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- CVGW has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.86%. 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 2.23.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, CVGW pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.86% |
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.
- CVGW has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-6.1%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
- 88.73% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CVGW. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP88.73%
EPS Next 2Y0.01%
EPS Next 3YN/A
CVGW Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
27.99
-0.53 (-1.86%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)03-12 2026-03-12/amc
Earnings (Next)06-08 2026-06-08
Inst Owners72.23%
Inst Owner Change-3.81%
Ins Owners2.82%
Ins Owner Change0.91%
Market Cap500.18M
Revenue(TTM)616.25M
Net Income(TTM)16.11M
Analysts45.71
Price Target27.54 (-1.61%)
Short Float %7.22%
Short Ratio4.39
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.86% |
Yearly Dividend0.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)-6.1%
DP88.73%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date04-24 2026-04-24 (0.2)
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-19.23%
EPS NY rev (1m)-9.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)-16.4%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-27.28%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-18.31%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.05 | ||
| P/S | 0.81 | ||
| P/FCF | 34.13 | ||
| P/OCF | 28.89 | ||
| P/B | 2.43 | ||
| P/tB | 2.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.54 |
EPS(TTM)1.49
EY5.32%
EPS(NY)1.55
Fwd EY5.54%
FCF(TTM)0.82
FCFY2.93%
OCF(TTM)0.97
OCFY3.46%
SpS34.49
BVpS11.51
TBVpS10.94
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)145.02
Graham Number19.6421 (-29.82%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 6.06 |
F-Score5
WACC9.03%
ROIC/WACC0.79
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 4 / 10 to CVGW.
What is the valuation status of CALAVO GROWERS INC (CVGW) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 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 7 / 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%.