CALAVO GROWERS INC (CVGW) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:CVGW • US1282461052
26.55 USD
-0.2 (-0.75%)
At close: Feb 26, 2026
26.55 USD
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After Hours: 2/26/2026, 8:19:47 PM
CVGW gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 88 industry peers in the Food Products industry. CVGW is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. CVGW has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
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 4 of the past 5 years.
- CVGW had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- CVGW has a Return On Assets of 6.77%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CVGW outperforms 84.09% of its industry peers.
- CVGW has a Return On Equity of 9.57%. This is in the better half of the industry: CVGW outperforms 77.27% of its industry peers.
- CVGW has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.32%) than 78.41% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CVGW is significantly below the industry average of 28.14%.
- 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 Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- CVGW has a Profit Margin of 3.05%. This is in the better half of the industry: CVGW outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
- CVGW has a Operating Margin of 3.33%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CVGW outperforms 55.68% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CVGW has grown nicely.
- With a Gross Margin value of 9.82%, CVGW is not doing good in the industry: 65.91% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- CVGW's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CVGW is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for CVGW has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for CVGW has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- CVGW has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 6.30 indicates that CVGW is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- CVGW has a better Altman-Z score (6.30) than 92.05% of its industry peers.
- 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 has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.25. This is amongst the best in 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.
- CVGW has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.02. This is amongst the best in the industry. CVGW outperforms 82.95% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.3 |
ROIC/WACC0.84
WACC8.73%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.47 indicates that CVGW has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- CVGW's Current ratio of 2.47 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CVGW outperforms 70.45% of its industry peers.
- CVGW has a Quick Ratio of 1.92. This is a normal value and indicates that CVGW is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- CVGW's Quick ratio of 1.92 is amongst the best of the industry. CVGW outperforms 84.09% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.92 |
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.
- CVGW shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 0.13% yearly.
- CVGW shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.98%.
- The Revenue has been decreasing by -9.35% on average over the past years.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, CVGW will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 2.61% on average per year.
- 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.
- The Revenue 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
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.13, CVGW is valued on the expensive side.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CVGW is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.77% 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 27.11.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.79, CVGW is valued correctly.
- 68.18% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CVGW, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.13, CVGW is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.79 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- CVGW's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as 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 61.36% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.39 |
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)8.56
PEG (5Y)132.24
EPS Next 2Y2.61%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- CVGW has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.16%. 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 2.27.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, CVGW pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.16% |
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.
- The dividend of CVGW decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-6.1%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
- CVGW pays out 72.18% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP72.18%
EPS Next 2Y2.61%
EPS Next 3YN/A
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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 Change-7.14%
Ins Owners2.88%
Ins Owner Change0.91%
Market Cap474.45M
Revenue(TTM)648.43M
Net Income(TTM)19.80M
Analysts45.71
Price Target27.54 (3.73%)
Short Float %6.56%
Short Ratio2.43
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.16% |
Yearly Dividend0.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)-6.1%
DP72.18%
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)-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)-22.86%
PT rev (3m)-22.86%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-40%
EPS NY rev (1m)-8.1%
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.79 | ||
| P/S | 0.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.47 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.02 | ||
| P/B | 2.29 | ||
| P/tB | 2.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.39 |
EPS(TTM)1.55
EY5.84%
EPS(NY)1.58
Fwd EY5.95%
FCF(TTM)1.09
FCFY4.09%
OCF(TTM)1.21
OCFY4.54%
SpS36.29
BVpS11.58
TBVpS11.01
PEG (NY)8.56
PEG (5Y)132.24
Graham Number20.1
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 6.3 |
F-Score7
WACC8.73%
ROIC/WACC0.84
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 17.13 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.29.
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%.