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Overall CVGW gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated CVGW 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 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent 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 4 of the past 5 years.
- CVGW had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 6.77%, CVGW belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Equity of CVGW (9.57%) is better than 75.86% of its industry peers.
- CVGW has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.32%) than 78.16% of its industry peers.
- CVGW had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.37%. This is significantly below the industry average of 27.76%.
- 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
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 3.05%, CVGW is doing good in 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.
- 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.
- CVGW has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, CVGW has more shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for CVGW has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 6.16 indicates that CVGW is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- CVGW has a better Altman-Z score (6.16) than 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.
- With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.02, CVGW belongs to the best 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 | 6.16 |
ROIC/WACC0.82
WACC8.9%
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 71.26% 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 85.06% 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.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.13% on average over the past years.
- CVGW shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.98%.
- Measured over the past years, CVGW shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -9.35% on average per year.
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
- CVGW is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 25.62% yearly.
- 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
- 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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.41, the valuation of CVGW can be described as correct.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CVGW is valued a bit cheaper than 64.37% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.92. CVGW is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- CVGW is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.78.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CVGW is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.56% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- CVGW is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 27.78, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.78 |
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 indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CVGW is cheaper than 63.22% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 23.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.73 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The 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)126.66
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 2.32.
- 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 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
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Chartmill FA Rating
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 Change-1.58%
Ins Owners2.88%
Ins Owner Change0.91%
Market Cap453.93M
Revenue(TTM)648.43M
Net Income(TTM)19.80M
Analysts80
Price Target35.7 (40.39%)
Short Float %4.33%
Short Ratio1.56
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.19% |
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)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-40%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-40%
EPS NY rev (1m)-10.28%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.28%
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 | 16.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.78 | ||
| P/S | 0.7 | ||
| P/FCF | 23.41 | ||
| P/OCF | 21.07 | ||
| P/B | 2.19 | ||
| P/tB | 2.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.73 |
EPS(TTM)1.55
EY6.1%
EPS(NY)1.72
Fwd EY6.77%
FCF(TTM)1.09
FCFY4.27%
OCF(TTM)1.21
OCFY4.75%
SpS36.33
BVpS11.59
TBVpS11.02
PEG (NY)1.49
PEG (5Y)126.66
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 | 6.16 |
F-Score7
WACC8.9%
ROIC/WACC0.82
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 Y10.99%
EPS Next 2Y25.62%
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
What is the fundamental rating for CVGW stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to CVGW.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to CALAVO GROWERS INC (CVGW). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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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 16.41 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%.