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CALAVO GROWERS INC (CVGW) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

20.3 USD
+1.49 (+7.92%)
Last: 11/26/2025, 8:24:54 PM
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After Hours: 11/26/2025, 8:24:54 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

CVGW gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 87 industry peers in the Food Products industry. While CVGW has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. 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

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 each of the past 5 years.
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

CVGW has a better Return On Assets (5.26%) than 78.16% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of CVGW (7.67%) is better than 63.22% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.32%, CVGW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.61% 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 28.38%.
The 3 year average ROIC (3.99%) for CVGW is below the current ROIC(8.32%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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

The Profit Margin of CVGW (2.28%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CVGW has a Operating Margin of 3.67%. This is comparable 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.
CVGW has a Gross Margin of 9.85%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CVGW underperforms 70.11% 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 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

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
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

CVGW has an Altman-Z score of 5.36. This indicates that CVGW is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of CVGW (5.36) is better than 90.80% of its industry peers.
CVGW has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.18. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.18 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.18, CVGW belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.25% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.02 indicates that CVGW is not too dependend on debt financing.
CVGW has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.02. This is amongst the best in the industry. CVGW outperforms 83.91% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.02
Debt/FCF 0.18
Altman-Z 5.36
ROIC/WACC0.97
WACC8.59%
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

CVGW has a Current Ratio of 2.30. This indicates that CVGW is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting 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.
CVGW has a Quick ratio of 1.86. This is amongst the best in the industry. CVGW outperforms 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

CVGW shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 84.93%, which is quite impressive.
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.
The Revenue for CVGW have been decreasing by -11.17% on average. This is quite bad
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 30.13% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
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

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.04 indicates a correct valuation of CVGW.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CVGW is valued a bit cheaper than 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
CVGW is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.15, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.59, which indicates a very decent valuation of CVGW.
CVGW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CVGW is cheaper than 83.91% of the companies in the same industry.
CVGW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 36.12.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.04
Fwd PE 10.59
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

CVGW's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CVGW is cheaper than 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CVGW is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.56% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.04
EV/EBITDA 9.09
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

CVGW has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.22%, which is a nice return.
In the last 3 months the price of CVGW has falen by -25.78%. 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 5.21, CVGW pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, CVGW pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.22%

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
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 (11/26/2025, 8:24:54 PM)

After market: 20.3 0 (0%)

20.3

+1.49 (+7.92%)

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 Change0.21%
Ins Owners2.74%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap362.36M
Revenue(TTM)693.71M
Net Income(TTM)15.84M
Analysts80
Price Target35.7 (75.86%)
Short Float %2.35%
Short Ratio1.83
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.22%
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 15.04
Fwd PE 10.59
P/S 0.52
P/FCF 13.04
P/OCF 12.39
P/B 1.76
P/tB 1.85
EV/EBITDA 9.09
EPS(TTM)1.35
EY6.65%
EPS(NY)1.92
Fwd EY9.45%
FCF(TTM)1.56
FCFY7.67%
OCF(TTM)1.64
OCFY8.07%
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 5.36
F-Score8
WACC8.59%
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 15.04 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.76.


Can you provide the financial health for CVGW stock?

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