25.365 USD
-0.08 (-0.29%)
Last: Feb 2, 2026, 10:04 AM
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to CVGW. CVGW was compared to 87 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 decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
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
- CVGW has a better Return On Assets (6.77%) than 83.91% of its industry peers.
- CVGW has a Return On Equity of 9.57%. This is in the better half of the industry: CVGW outperforms 75.86% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.32%, CVGW is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.16% 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 27.79%.
- 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 has a Operating Margin of 3.33%. This is comparable 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.
- CVGW has a worse Gross Margin (9.82%) than 67.82% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- CVGW has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 6.15 indicates that CVGW is not in any danger for 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.
- 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.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.25, CVGW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- CVGW has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.02. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.02, CVGW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.76% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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 Current ratio of 2.47. This is in the better half of the industry: CVGW outperforms 72.41% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.92 indicates that CVGW should not have too much problems paying 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
- 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.
- 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.
- CVGW shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.98%.
- The Revenue has been decreasing by -9.35% on average over the past years.
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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 25.62% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- Based on estimates for the next years, CVGW will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.93% on average per year.
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
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue 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
- CVGW is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.36.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CVGW indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CVGW is cheaper than 63.22% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- 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.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.74, CVGW is valued correctly.
- CVGW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CVGW is cheaper than 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- CVGW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.57.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.74 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as CVGW.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CVGW is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 23.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.69 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- CVGW's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as CVGW's earnings are expected to grow with 25.62% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.49
PEG (5Y)126.33
EPS Next 2Y25.62%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- CVGW has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.19%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- CVGW's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.30.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, CVGW pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.19% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of CVGW decreases each year by -6.10%.
- CVGW has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
- 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 16.36 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%.