CALAVO GROWERS INC (CVGW) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:CVGW • US1282461052
26.81 USD
-0.03 (-0.11%)
At close: Mar 2, 2026
26.81 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 3/2/2026, 4:30:01 PM
Taking everything into account, CVGW scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CVGW was compared to 88 industry peers in the Food Products industry. CVGW has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. CVGW has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- CVGW had positive earnings in the past year.
- CVGW had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years CVGW reported 4 times negative net income.
- 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 81.82% of its industry peers.
- CVGW has a Return On Equity of 9.57%. This is in the better half of the industry: CVGW outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.32%, CVGW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- CVGW had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.37%. This is significantly below the industry average of 28.23%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (5.37%) for CVGW is below the current ROIC(7.32%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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 better Profit Margin (3.05%) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
- CVGW has a Operating Margin (3.33%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CVGW has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 9.82%, CVGW is doing worse than 65.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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
- 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
- CVGW has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, CVGW has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- CVGW has an Altman-Z score of 6.33. This indicates that CVGW is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- CVGW has a better Altman-Z score (6.33) than 93.18% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of CVGW is 0.25, which is an excellent value as it means it would take CVGW, only 0.25 years of fcf income to pay off 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.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.02 indicates that CVGW is not too dependend on debt financing.
- CVGW has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.02) than 82.95% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.33 |
ROIC/WACC0.85
WACC8.65%
2.3 Liquidity
- CVGW has a Current Ratio of 2.47. This indicates that CVGW is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of CVGW (2.47) is better than 70.45% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.92 indicates that CVGW should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- CVGW has a better Quick ratio (1.92) than 85.23% 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.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.13% on average over the past years.
- The Revenue has decreased by -1.98% in the past year.
- CVGW shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -9.35% yearly.
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
- CVGW is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 2.61% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, CVGW will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.93% on average per year.
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.
- 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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.30, CVGW is valued on the expensive side.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CVGW is valued a bit cheaper than 64.77% of the companies in the same industry.
- CVGW is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.13, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.96, CVGW is valued correctly.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CVGW is valued a bit cheaper than 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 28.11. CVGW is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.96 |
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.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CVGW is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 60.23% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.57 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)8.65
PEG (5Y)133.53
EPS Next 2Y2.61%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- CVGW has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.01%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.22, CVGW pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, CVGW pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.01% |
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 decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-6.1%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
- 72.18% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CVGW. 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)03-12 2026-03-12
Inst Owners74.43%
Inst Owner Change-7.14%
Ins Owners2.88%
Ins Owner Change0.91%
Market Cap479.09M
Revenue(TTM)648.43M
Net Income(TTM)19.80M
Analysts45.71
Price Target27.54 (2.72%)
Short Float %6.56%
Short Ratio2.43
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.01% |
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 | 17.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.96 | ||
| P/S | 0.74 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.71 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.24 | ||
| P/B | 2.32 | ||
| P/tB | 2.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.57 |
EPS(TTM)1.55
EY5.78%
EPS(NY)1.58
Fwd EY5.9%
FCF(TTM)1.09
FCFY4.05%
OCF(TTM)1.21
OCFY4.5%
SpS36.29
BVpS11.58
TBVpS11.01
PEG (NY)8.65
PEG (5Y)133.53
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 | 6.33 |
F-Score7
WACC8.65%
ROIC/WACC0.85
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 17.3 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.32.
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%.