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

  • In the past year CVGW was profitable.
  • 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

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.40%, CVGW is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.58% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a decent Return On Equity value of 7.84%, CVGW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.60% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CVGW's Return On Invested Capital of 7.18% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CVGW outperforms 79.07% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CVGW is in line with the industry average of 6.80%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (5.37%) for CVGW is below the current ROIC(7.18%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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

  • The Profit Margin of CVGW (2.61%) is better than 62.79% of its industry peers.
  • With a Operating Margin value of 3.39%, CVGW perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.65% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CVGW's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • CVGW has a Gross Margin of 10.24%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CVGW underperforms 65.12% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CVGW has grown nicely.
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

  • 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.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, CVGW has more shares outstanding
  • 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

  • An Altman-Z score of 5.91 indicates that CVGW is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of CVGW (5.91) is better than 94.19% 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.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.32, CVGW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.19% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CVGW has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.02. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • CVGW's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.02 is amongst the best of the industry. CVGW outperforms 82.56% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.02
Debt/FCF 0.32
Altman-Z 5.91
ROIC/WACC0.79
WACC9.03%
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 68.60% 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.
  • With an excellent Quick ratio value of 1.66, CVGW belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.56% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
  • The Revenue for CVGW has decreased by -10.47% in the past year. This is quite bad
  • 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

  • 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 decrease by -12.32% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
EPS Next Y2%
EPS Next 2Y2.61%
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 accelerating.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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 rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.28.
  • CVGW's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CVGW to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.21), we can say CVGW is valued slightly cheaper.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.69, CVGW is valued correctly.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CVGW is valued a bit cheaper than 65.12% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CVGW is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.13, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.28
Fwd PE 16.69
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

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CVGW is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CVGW is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 33.22
EV/EBITDA 15.73
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)9.14
PEG (5Y)141.14
EPS Next 2Y2.61%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. CVGW Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • CVGW has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.03%.
  • CVGW's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.26.
  • CVGW's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.03%

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

  • 88.73% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CVGW. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP88.73%
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 (4/6/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 27.24 0 (0%)

27.24

+0.39 (+1.45%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)03-12
Earnings (Next)06-08
Inst Owners72.03%
Inst Owner Change0.05%
Ins Owners2.83%
Ins Owner Change0.91%
Market Cap486.78M
Revenue(TTM)616.25M
Net Income(TTM)16.11M
Analysts45.71
Price Target27.54 (1.1%)
Short Float %7.41%
Short Ratio3.17
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.03%
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)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-17.55%
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 18.28
Fwd PE 16.69
P/S 0.79
P/FCF 33.22
P/OCF 28.12
P/B 2.37
P/tB 2.49
EV/EBITDA 15.73
EPS(TTM)1.49
EY5.47%
EPS(NY)1.63
Fwd EY5.99%
FCF(TTM)0.82
FCFY3.01%
OCF(TTM)0.97
OCFY3.56%
SpS34.49
BVpS11.51
TBVpS10.94
PEG (NY)9.14
PEG (5Y)141.14
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 5.91
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 Y2%
EPS Next 2Y2.61%
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 Year14.49%
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%.