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Overall CVGW gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated CVGW 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 has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- CVGW had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year CVGW had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years CVGW always reported negative net income.
- The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: CVGW reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
1.2 Ratios
- CVGW has a Return On Assets of 5.26%. This is in the better half of the industry: CVGW outperforms 79.31% 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.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.32%, CVGW belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.91% 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 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 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 58.62% of its industry peers.
- With a Operating Margin value of 3.67%, CVGW perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.02% of the companies in the same industry.
- CVGW's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- CVGW has a worse Gross Margin (9.85%) than 67.82% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CVGW has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CVGW is destroying value.
- There is no outstanding debt for CVGW. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
- CVGW has an Altman-Z score of 5.96. This indicates that CVGW is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of CVGW (5.96) is better than 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.
- CVGW has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.18) than 94.25% 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 better Debt to Equity ratio (0.02) than 82.76% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.96 |
ROIC/WACC0.94
WACC8.82%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.30 indicates that CVGW has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of CVGW (2.30) is better than 68.97% 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.
- 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.3 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.86 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 39.64% over the past year.
- Measured over the past 5 years, CVGW shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 0.13% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)39.64%
EPS 3Y45.81%
EPS 5Y0.13%
EPS Q2Q%400%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-26.64%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, CVGW will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 25.62% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, CVGW will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 9.24% on average per year.
EPS Next Y23.72%
EPS Next 2Y25.62%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.86%
Revenue Next 2Y9.24%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS 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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 16.72, which indicates a correct valuation of CVGW.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CVGW is valued a bit cheaper than 60.92% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.47, CVGW is valued a bit cheaper.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.52, which indicates a correct valuation of CVGW.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CVGW is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.41% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CVGW to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.26), we can say CVGW is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.52 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- CVGW's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- CVGW's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CVGW is cheaper than 70.11% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.93 |
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 25.62% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.71
PEG (5Y)129.1
EPS Next 2Y25.62%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.54%, CVGW has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- CVGW's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.43.
- CVGW's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.54% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
- CVGW pays out 90.26% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP90.26%
EPS Next 2Y25.62%
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 Change0.02%
Ins Owners2.88%
Ins Owner Change0.91%
Market Cap462.67M
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)15.84M
Analysts80
Price Target35.7 (37.73%)
Short Float %3.21%
Short Ratio1.93
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.54% |
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.52 | ||
| P/S | 0.67 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.64 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.83 | ||
| P/B | 2.24 | ||
| P/tB | 2.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.93 |
EPS(TTM)1.55
EY5.98%
EPS(NY)1.92
Fwd EY7.4%
FCF(TTM)1.56
FCFY6.01%
OCF(TTM)1.64
OCFY6.32%
SpS38.86
BVpS11.56
TBVpS10.99
PEG (NY)0.71
PEG (5Y)129.1
Graham Number20.08
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 | 5.96 |
F-Score8
WACC8.82%
ROIC/WACC0.94
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)39.64%
EPS 3Y45.81%
EPS 5Y0.13%
EPS Q2Q%400%
EPS Next Y23.72%
EPS Next 2Y25.62%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-26.64%
Revenue Next Year6.86%
Revenue Next 2Y9.24%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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 6 / 10 to CALAVO GROWERS INC (CVGW). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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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 16.72 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.24.
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%.