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Overall CVGW gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated CVGW against 88 industry peers in the Food Products industry. While CVGW has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. 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.
- Of the past 5 years CVGW 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of CVGW (6.77%) is better than 84.09% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of CVGW (9.57%) is better than 77.27% of its industry peers.
- CVGW has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.32%. This is in the better half of the industry: CVGW outperforms 78.41% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CVGW is significantly below the industry average of 27.73%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (7.32%) for CVGW is above the 3 year average (5.37%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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's Profit Margin of 3.05% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CVGW outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
- CVGW has a Operating Margin of 3.33%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CVGW outperforms 53.41% of its industry peers.
- CVGW's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 9.82%, CVGW is doing worse than 67.05% 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CVGW 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 6.11. This indicates that CVGW is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- CVGW has a better Altman-Z score (6.11) than 89.77% of its industry peers.
- CVGW has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.25. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.25 years to pay back of 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.
- 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 82.95% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.11 |
ROIC/WACC0.83
WACC8.85%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.47 indicates that CVGW has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- With a decent Current ratio value of 2.47, CVGW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.59% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.92, CVGW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.23% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
- CVGW shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 0.13% yearly.
- CVGW shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.98%.
- 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 small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 2.61% 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 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 16.19, CVGW is valued correctly.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CVGW indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CVGW is cheaper than 68.18% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.18. CVGW is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.87 indicates a correct valuation of CVGW.
- 70.45% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CVGW, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CVGW to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.01), we can say CVGW is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.87 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- CVGW's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CVGW indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CVGW is cheaper than 62.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 23.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.48 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates CVGW does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PEG (NY)8.09
PEG (5Y)124.96
EPS Next 2Y2.61%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- CVGW has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.14%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.23, CVGW pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, CVGW pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.14% |
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.
- The dividend of CVGW decreased 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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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 Change0.12%
Ins Owners2.88%
Ins Owner Change0.91%
Market Cap447.86M
Revenue(TTM)648.43M
Net Income(TTM)19.80M
Analysts80
Price Target27.54 (9.76%)
Short Float %4.33%
Short Ratio1.56
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.14% |
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)-40%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-40%
EPS NY rev (1m)-17.55%
EPS NY rev (3m)-17.55%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-18.84%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-18.84%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-9.13%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-9.13%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.87 | ||
| P/S | 0.69 | ||
| P/FCF | 23.1 | ||
| P/OCF | 20.79 | ||
| P/B | 2.16 | ||
| P/tB | 2.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.48 |
EPS(TTM)1.55
EY6.18%
EPS(NY)1.58
Fwd EY6.3%
FCF(TTM)1.09
FCFY4.33%
OCF(TTM)1.21
OCFY4.81%
SpS36.33
BVpS11.59
TBVpS11.02
PEG (NY)8.09
PEG (5Y)124.96
Graham Number20.11
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 | 6.11 |
F-Score7
WACC8.85%
ROIC/WACC0.83
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
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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 16.19 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.16.
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%.