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CALAVO GROWERS INC (CVGW) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

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Last: 1/13/2026, 4:04:07 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

CVGW gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals 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 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

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 each 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 0 20M -20M 40M 60M

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.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 7.67%, CVGW is in the better half of 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 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10 15

1.3 Margins

With a Profit Margin value of 2.28%, CVGW perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.62% of the companies in the same industry.
The Operating Margin of CVGW (3.67%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CVGW has declined.
CVGW has a Gross Margin of 9.85%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CVGW underperforms 67.82% of its industry peers.
CVGW's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
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 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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CVGW is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CVGW has more shares outstanding
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 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 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.2 Solvency

CVGW has an Altman-Z score of 5.57. This indicates that CVGW is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
CVGW has a Altman-Z score of 5.57. This is amongst the best in the industry. CVGW outperforms 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.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.18, CVGW belongs to the best 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.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.02, CVGW belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.02
Debt/FCF 0.18
Altman-Z 5.57
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.30 indicates that CVGW has no problem at all paying 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.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 1.86, CVGW belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CVGW shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 84.93%, which is quite impressive.
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.
CVGW shows a very negative growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -11.17% yearly.
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

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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

CVGW is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.44.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CVGW is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.07% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CVGW's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.25.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.58, the valuation of CVGW can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CVGW indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CVGW is cheaper than 79.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CVGW to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.98), we can say CVGW is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.44
Fwd PE 11.58
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 in line with the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CVGW indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CVGW is cheaper than 72.41% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 14.26
EV/EBITDA 10.1
CVGW Per share dataCVGW EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

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 30.13% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.31
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y31.44%
EPS Next 3Y30.13%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CVGW has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.64%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.47, CVGW pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
CVGW's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.92.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.64%

5.2 History

The dividend of CVGW decreases each year by -12.87%.
CVGW has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

CVGW pays out 90.26% of its income as dividend. 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 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 (1/13/2026, 4:04:07 PM)

After market: 22.2 0 (0%)

22.2

+0.02 (+0.09%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)09-09 2025-09-09/amc
Earnings (Next)01-14 2026-01-14/amc
Inst Owners74.43%
Inst Owner Change0.02%
Ins Owners2.88%
Ins Owner Change0.91%
Market Cap396.27M
Revenue(TTM)693.71M
Net Income(TTM)15.84M
Analysts80
Price Target35.7 (60.81%)
Short Float %3.21%
Short Ratio1.93
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.64%
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 RankSector Rank
PE 16.44
Fwd PE 11.58
P/S 0.57
P/FCF 14.26
P/OCF 13.56
P/B 1.92
P/tB 2.02
EV/EBITDA 10.1
EPS(TTM)1.35
EY6.08%
EPS(NY)1.92
Fwd EY8.64%
FCF(TTM)1.56
FCFY7.01%
OCF(TTM)1.64
OCFY7.38%
SpS38.86
BVpS11.56
TBVpS10.99
PEG (NY)0.31
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 5.57
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.


Can you provide the valuation status for CALAVO GROWERS INC?

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


Can you provide the profitability details for CALAVO GROWERS INC?

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 16.44 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.92.


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%.