20.87 USD
+0.55 (+2.71%)
Overall CVGW gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated CVGW against 86 industry peers in the Food Products industry. CVGW has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. CVGW may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth
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.
CVGW had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
CVGW has a Return On Assets of 5.26%. This is in the better half of the industry: CVGW outperforms 79.07% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 7.67%, CVGW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.28% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.32%, CVGW belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.40% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CVGW is significantly below the industry average of 28.77%.
The 3 year average ROIC (3.99%) for CVGW is below the current ROIC(8.32%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
CVGW's Profit Margin of 2.28% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CVGW outperforms 59.30% of its industry peers.
CVGW has a Operating Margin of 3.67%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CVGW outperforms 55.81% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CVGW has declined.
CVGW's Gross Margin of 9.85% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CVGW is outperformed by 68.60% of its industry peers.
CVGW's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
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.
The debt/assets ratio for CVGW has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
CVGW has an Altman-Z score of 5.36. This indicates that CVGW is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
CVGW's Altman-Z score of 5.36 is amongst the best of the industry. CVGW outperforms 89.53% of its industry peers.
CVGW has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.18. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.18 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CVGW's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.18 is amongst the best of the industry. CVGW outperforms 94.19% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.02 indicates that CVGW is not too dependend on debt financing.
CVGW has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.02. This is amongst the best in the industry. CVGW outperforms 82.56% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.36 |
ROIC/WACC0.95
WACC8.74%
2.3 Liquidity
CVGW has a Current Ratio of 2.30. This indicates that CVGW is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CVGW (2.30) is better than 69.77% of its industry peers.
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.
CVGW has a better Quick ratio (1.86) than 86.05% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.3 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.86 |
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.
Measured over the past years, CVGW shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -18.14% on average per year.
CVGW shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -5.33%.
The Revenue for CVGW have been decreasing by -11.17% on average. This is quite bad
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 30.13% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.34% on average over the next years.
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.
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 15.46, CVGW is valued correctly.
66.28% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CVGW, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
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.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.88 indicates a reasonable valuation of CVGW.
CVGW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CVGW is cheaper than 84.88% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CVGW to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.51), we can say CVGW is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.88 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CVGW is valued a bit cheaper than 65.12% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CVGW is valued a bit cheaper than 76.74% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.1 |
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CVGW's earnings are expected to grow with 30.13% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.29
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y31.44%
EPS Next 3Y30.13%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CVGW has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.86%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
In the last 3 months the price of CVGW has falen by -25.76%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.10, 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 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.86% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CVGW decreases each year by -12.87%.
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)-12.87%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
90.26% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CVGW. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP90.26%
EPS Next 2Y31.44%
EPS Next 3Y30.13%
NASDAQ:CVGW (12/10/2025, 12:38:51 PM)
20.87
+0.55 (+2.71%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners74.58%
Inst Owner Change0.36%
Ins Owners2.74%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap372.53M
Revenue(TTM)693.71M
Net Income(TTM)15.84M
Analysts80
Price Target35.7 (71.06%)
Short Float %2.79%
Short Ratio1.89
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.86% |
Yearly Dividend0.5
Dividend Growth(5Y)-12.87%
DP90.26%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
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)1.6%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.39%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-10.9%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.92%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.88 | ||
| P/S | 0.54 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.4 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.74 | ||
| P/B | 1.8 | ||
| P/tB | 1.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.1 |
EPS(TTM)1.35
EY6.47%
EPS(NY)1.92
Fwd EY9.19%
FCF(TTM)1.56
FCFY7.46%
OCF(TTM)1.64
OCFY7.85%
SpS38.86
BVpS11.56
TBVpS10.99
PEG (NY)0.29
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number18.74
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 5.36 |
F-Score8
WACC8.74%
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.
What is the valuation status for CVGW stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to CALAVO GROWERS INC (CVGW). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of CVGW stock?
CALAVO GROWERS INC (CVGW) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of CALAVO GROWERS INC (CVGW) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CALAVO GROWERS INC (CVGW) is 15.46 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.8.
Can you provide the financial health for CVGW stock?
The financial health rating of CALAVO GROWERS INC (CVGW) is 8 / 10.