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CALAVO GROWERS INC (CVGW) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:CVGW - US1282461052 - Common Stock

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Last: 11/28/2025, 8:21:58 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

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 scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CVGW was profitable.
In the past year CVGW had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years CVGW always reported negative net income.
Of the past 5 years CVGW 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M 60M

1.2 Ratios

With a decent Return On Assets value of 5.26%, CVGW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.16% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 7.67%, CVGW is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.22% of the companies in the same industry.
CVGW's Return On Invested Capital of 8.32% is amongst the best of the industry. CVGW outperforms 81.61% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CVGW is significantly below the industry average of 28.38%.
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 RankSector 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%
CVGW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCVGW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10 15

1.3 Margins

CVGW has a Profit Margin (2.28%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CVGW's Operating Margin of 3.67% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CVGW outperforms 55.17% of its industry peers.
CVGW's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 9.85%, CVGW is doing worse than 70.11% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CVGW has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector 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%
CVGW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCVGW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2 4 6 8 10

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, CVGW has an improved debt to assets ratio.
CVGW Yearly Shares OutstandingCVGW Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M
CVGW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCVGW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 5.38 indicates that CVGW is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of CVGW (5.38) is better than 90.80% 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.18 is amongst the best of the industry. CVGW outperforms 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's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.02 is amongst the best of the industry. CVGW outperforms 83.91% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.02
Debt/FCF 0.18
Altman-Z 5.38
ROIC/WACC0.97
WACC8.6%
CVGW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCVGW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.30 indicates that CVGW has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
CVGW has a better Current ratio (2.30) than 70.11% 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.
The Quick ratio of CVGW (1.86) is better than 86.21% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.3
Quick Ratio 1.86
CVGW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCVGW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 84.93% over the past year.
The earnings per share for CVGW have been decreasing by -18.14% on average. This is quite bad
Looking at the last year, CVGW shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -5.33% in the last year.
CVGW shows a very negative growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -11.17% yearly.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, CVGW will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 30.13% on average per year.
CVGW is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.34% yearly.
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.
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.
CVGW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCVGW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 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 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 15.18, which indicates a correct valuation of CVGW.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CVGW indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CVGW is cheaper than 65.52% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.31, CVGW is valued a bit cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.69, which indicates a very decent valuation of CVGW.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CVGW is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.76% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.56, CVGW is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.18
Fwd PE 10.69
CVGW Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCVGW Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

66.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CVGW, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
73.56% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CVGW, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.16
EV/EBITDA 9.19
CVGW Per share dataCVGW EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

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)0.28
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y31.44%
EPS Next 3Y30.13%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.94%, CVGW has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
In the last 3 months the price of CVGW has falen by -25.08%. 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 5.06, CVGW pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, CVGW pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.94%

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.
The dividend of CVGW decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-12.87%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
CVGW Yearly Dividends per shareCVGW Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

CVGW pays out 90.26% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP90.26%
EPS Next 2Y31.44%
EPS Next 3Y30.13%
CVGW Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCVGW Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M
CVGW Dividend Payout.CVGW Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CVGW Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

CALAVO GROWERS INC

NASDAQ:CVGW (11/28/2025, 8:21:58 PM)

After market: 20.49 0 (0%)

20.49

+0.19 (+0.94%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)09-09 2025-09-09/amc
Earnings (Next)01-12 2026-01-12/amc
Inst Owners75.38%
Inst Owner Change0.36%
Ins Owners2.74%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap365.75M
Revenue(TTM)693.71M
Net Income(TTM)15.84M
Analysts80
Price Target35.7 (74.23%)
Short Float %2.35%
Short Ratio1.83
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.94%
Yearly Dividend0.5
Dividend Growth(5Y)-12.87%
DP90.26%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date09-30 2025-09-30 (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)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 RankSector Rank
PE 15.18
Fwd PE 10.69
P/S 0.53
P/FCF 13.16
P/OCF 12.51
P/B 1.77
P/tB 1.86
EV/EBITDA 9.19
EPS(TTM)1.35
EY6.59%
EPS(NY)1.92
Fwd EY9.36%
FCF(TTM)1.56
FCFY7.6%
OCF(TTM)1.64
OCFY7.99%
SpS38.86
BVpS11.56
TBVpS10.99
PEG (NY)0.28
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number18.74
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 5.38
F-Score8
WACC8.6%
ROIC/WACC0.97
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 15.18 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.77.


Can you provide the financial health for CVGW stock?

The financial health rating of CALAVO GROWERS INC (CVGW) is 8 / 10.