CALAVO GROWERS INC (CVGW) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:CVGW - US1282461052 - Common Stock
22.49 USD
+0.07 (+0.31%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 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 correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CVGW was profitable.
CVGW had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
CVGW had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
CVGW had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 5.26%, CVGW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.86% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 7.67%, CVGW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.22% of the companies in the same industry.
CVGW has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.32%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CVGW outperforms 80.46% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CVGW is significantly below the industry average of 28.25%.
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 Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
CVGW has a Profit Margin (2.28%) which 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 52.87% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CVGW has declined.
CVGW's Gross Margin of 9.85% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CVGW is outperformed by 67.82% 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 Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CVGW is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CVGW has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, CVGW has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, CVGW has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 5.60 indicates that CVGW is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
CVGW's Altman-Z score of 5.60 is amongst the best of the industry. CVGW outperforms 91.95% 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 93.10% 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of CVGW (0.02) is better than 83.91% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.6 |
ROIC/WACC0.96
WACC8.68%
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 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's Quick ratio of 1.86 is amongst the best of the industry. CVGW outperforms 85.06% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.3 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.86 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 84.93% over the past year.
CVGW shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -18.14% yearly.
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
CVGW is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 30.13% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, CVGW will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.34% on average per year.
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.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 16.66, which indicates a correct valuation of CVGW.
CVGW's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CVGW is cheaper than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.13. CVGW is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.73, which indicates a very decent valuation of CVGW.
82.76% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CVGW, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
CVGW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.35.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.73 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CVGW is on the same level as its industry peers.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CVGW is valued a bit cheaper than 73.56% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.34 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
CVGW's earnings are expected to grow with 30.13% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.31
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y31.44%
EPS Next 3Y30.13%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.58%, CVGW has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
CVGW's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.27.
CVGW's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.39.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.58% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
90.26% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CVGW. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP90.26%
EPS Next 2Y31.44%
EPS Next 3Y30.13%
NASDAQ:CVGW (11/6/2025, 10:08:41 AM)
22.49
+0.07 (+0.31%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners75.38%
Inst Owner Change0.36%
Ins Owners2.74%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap401.45M
Revenue(TTM)693.71M
Net Income(TTM)15.84M
Analysts80
Price Target35.7 (58.74%)
Short Float %2.78%
Short Ratio2.6
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.58% |
Yearly Dividend0.5
Dividend Growth(5Y)-12.87%
DP90.26%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.73 | ||
| P/S | 0.58 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.02 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.35 | ||
| P/B | 1.94 | ||
| P/tB | 2.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.34 |
EPS(TTM)1.35
EY6%
EPS(NY)1.92
Fwd EY8.53%
FCF(TTM)1.6
FCFY7.13%
OCF(TTM)1.68
OCFY7.49%
SpS38.86
BVpS11.56
TBVpS10.99
PEG (NY)0.31
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number18.74
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.26% | ||
| ROE | 7.67% | ||
| ROCE | 10.96% | ||
| ROIC | 8.32% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.47% | ||
| ROICexgc | 12.22% | ||
| OM | 3.67% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.28% | ||
| GM | 9.85% | ||
| FCFM | 4.13% |
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.18 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.13 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 18.95% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.21% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 91.06% | ||
| Profit Quality | 180.76% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.3 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.6 |
F-Score8
WACC8.68%
ROIC/WACC0.96
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 1Y47.4%
EBIT growth 3Y102.92%
EBIT growth 5Y-22.92%
EBIT Next Year61.11%
EBIT Next 3Y26.52%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y223.04%
FCF growth 3Y116.08%
FCF growth 5Y-17.22%
OCF growth 1Y369.71%
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 5 / 10 to CVGW.
What is the valuation status for CVGW stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to CALAVO GROWERS INC (CVGW). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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 16.66 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.94.
Can you provide the financial health for CVGW stock?
The financial health rating of CALAVO GROWERS INC (CVGW) is 8 / 10.