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CALAVO GROWERS INC (CVGW) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

22.07 USD
-0.04 (-0.18%)
Last: 12/19/2025, 8:00:00 PM
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After Hours: 12/19/2025, 8:00:00 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. CVGW has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. CVGW is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good 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.
In the past 5 years CVGW always reported negative net income.
CVGW had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
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

The Return On Assets of CVGW (5.26%) is better than 79.55% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 7.67%, CVGW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.91% of the companies in the same industry.
CVGW has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.32%) than 84.09% of its industry peers.
CVGW had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.99%. This is significantly below the industry average of 28.52%.
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 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

CVGW's Profit Margin of 2.28% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CVGW outperforms 59.09% of its industry peers.
CVGW's Operating Margin of 3.67% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CVGW outperforms 55.68% of its industry peers.
CVGW's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 9.85%, CVGW is not doing good in the industry: 68.18% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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

CVGW has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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.
CVGW has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 5.56. This indicates that CVGW is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
CVGW has a better Altman-Z score (5.56) than 89.77% 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 has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.18) than 95.45% of its industry peers.
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 82.95% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.02
Debt/FCF 0.18
Altman-Z 5.56
ROIC/WACC0.95
WACC8.74%
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

A Current Ratio of 2.30 indicates that CVGW has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 2.30, CVGW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.32% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 1.86, CVGW belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.36% of the companies in the same industry.
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

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.
The Revenue has decreased by -5.33% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, CVGW shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -11.17% on average per year.
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
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

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.
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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.35, 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 62.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.39. CVGW is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.51, which indicates a very decent valuation of CVGW.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CVGW is valued cheaper than 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.84. CVGW is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.35
Fwd PE 11.51
CVGW Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCVGW Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

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.
CVGW's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CVGW is cheaper than 73.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 14.17
EV/EBITDA 10.04
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)0.3
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 3.62%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.34, CVGW pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, CVGW pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.62%

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 (12/19/2025, 8:00:00 PM)

After market: 22.07 0 (0%)

22.07

-0.04 (-0.18%)

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 Owners74.58%
Inst Owner Change0.36%
Ins Owners2.74%
Ins Owner Change1.43%
Market Cap393.95M
Revenue(TTM)693.71M
Net Income(TTM)15.84M
Analysts80
Price Target35.7 (61.76%)
Short Float %2.82%
Short Ratio1.77
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.62%
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)6.89%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.39%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.86%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.71%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.35
Fwd PE 11.51
P/S 0.57
P/FCF 14.17
P/OCF 13.48
P/B 1.91
P/tB 2.01
EV/EBITDA 10.04
EPS(TTM)1.35
EY6.12%
EPS(NY)1.92
Fwd EY8.69%
FCF(TTM)1.56
FCFY7.06%
OCF(TTM)1.64
OCFY7.42%
SpS38.86
BVpS11.56
TBVpS10.99
PEG (NY)0.3
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 5.56
F-Score8
WACC8.74%
ROIC/WACC0.95
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 16.35 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.91.


Can you provide the financial health for CVGW stock?

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