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CVGW gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 87 industry peers in the Food Products industry. CVGW is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. CVGW is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
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.
- 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.
1.2 Ratios
- CVGW has a Return On Assets of 6.77%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CVGW outperforms 83.91% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 9.57%, CVGW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of CVGW (7.32%) is better than 78.16% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CVGW is significantly below the industry average of 27.79%.
- 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 3.05%, CVGW is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.92% of the companies in the same industry.
- CVGW's Operating Margin of 3.33% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CVGW outperforms 52.87% of 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 67.82% 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for CVGW has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- CVGW has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- CVGW has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- CVGW has an Altman-Z score of 6.15. This indicates that CVGW is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- CVGW has a Altman-Z score of 6.15. This is amongst the best in the industry. CVGW outperforms 89.66% 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 better Debt to FCF ratio (0.25) 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's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.02 is amongst the best of the industry. CVGW outperforms 82.76% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.15 |
ROIC/WACC0.82
WACC8.94%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.47 indicates that CVGW has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- CVGW has a better Current ratio (2.47) than 72.41% of its industry peers.
- CVGW has a Quick Ratio of 1.92. 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 Quick ratio of 1.92. This is amongst the best in the industry. CVGW outperforms 86.21% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.47 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.92 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 39.64% over the past year.
- 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 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
- 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.
- CVGW is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.93% yearly.
EPS Next Y10.99%
EPS Next 2Y25.62%
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
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 16.41 indicates a correct valuation of CVGW.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CVGW is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.22% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CVGW to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.32), we can say CVGW is valued slightly cheaper.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.79 indicates a correct valuation of CVGW.
- 72.41% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CVGW, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.57, CVGW is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.79 |
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 in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 23.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.69 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct 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)1.49
PEG (5Y)126.71
EPS Next 2Y25.62%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- CVGW has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.19%.
- CVGW's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.30.
- CVGW's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.19% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of CVGW decreases each year by -6.10%.
- 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)-6.1%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
- CVGW pays out 72.18% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP72.18%
EPS Next 2Y25.62%
EPS Next 3YN/A
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 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 16.41 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.19.
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%.