Calavo Growers, Inc. (CVGW) Financial Ratios
26 years of historical data (2000–2025) · Consumer Defensive · Food Distribution
EV/EBITDA
↓
16.88
↓-52% vs avg
5yr avg: 34.98
30Y Low6.6·High26.3
P/FCF
↓
25.53
↓-74% vs avg
5yr avg: 97.40
30Y Low14.0·High197.0
P/B Ratio
↓
2.38
-3% vs avg
5yr avg: 2.45
30Y Low1.9·High6.4
ROE
↑
9.6%
↓+2053% vs avg
5yr avg: -0.5%
30Y Low-5%·High27%
Debt/EBITDA
↓
0.87
↓-79% vs avg
5yr avg: 4.07
30Y Low0.0·High14.3
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
CVGW Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Calavo Growers, Inc. trades at 25.0x earnings, 25% above its 5-year average of 20.0x, sitting at the 50th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Consumer Defensive sector median P/E of 19.4x, the stock trades at a premium of 29%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 25.5x P/FCF, 74% below the 5-year average of 97.4x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $495M | $397M | $475M | $450M | $611M | $708M | $1.2B | $1.5B | $1.7B | $1.3B | $1.0B |
| Enterprise Value | $457M | $360M | $444M | $513M | $675M | $816M | $1.3B | $1.5B | $1.7B | $1.3B | $1.0B |
| P/E Ratio → | 24.95 | 20.01 | — | — | — | — | — | 30.11 | 52.72 | 34.60 | 27.13 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.76 | 0.61 | 0.72 | 0.76 | 0.51 | 0.67 | 1.11 | 1.28 | 1.57 | 1.20 | 1.10 |
| P/B Ratio | 2.38 | 1.91 | 2.35 | 2.14 | 2.72 | 3.12 | 4.61 | 5.34 | 6.43 | 5.27 | 4.77 |
| P/FCF | 25.53 | 20.50 | 22.05 | — | 15.10 | 331.94 | 67.24 | 27.55 | 50.99 | 73.22 | 25.71 |
| P/OCF | 22.98 | 18.45 | 19.44 | — | 12.16 | 52.19 | 40.83 | 21.16 | 35.19 | 20.77 | 16.64 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
CVGW EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Calavo Growers, Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 16.9x EBITDA, 52% below its 5-year average of 35.0x. The Consumer Defensive sector median is 11.3x, placing the stock at a 49% premium on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.55 | 0.67 | 0.86 | 0.57 | 0.77 | 1.20 | 1.27 | 1.58 | 1.21 | 1.11 |
| EV / EBITDA | 16.88 | 13.28 | 15.66 | 14.67 | 24.77 | 106.53 | 26.29 | 18.45 | 24.38 | 18.59 | 14.83 |
| EV / EBIT | 23.32 | 14.02 | 35.37 | 35.52 | — | 607.82 | — | 23.63 | 29.92 | 22.34 | 16.82 |
| EV / FCF | — | 18.56 | 20.61 | — | 16.69 | 382.24 | 72.27 | 27.52 | 51.40 | 74.01 | 25.85 |
CVGW Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Calavo Growers, Inc. earns an operating margin of 3.0%, roughly in line with the Consumer Defensive sector average. ROE of 9.6% is modest. ROIC of 8.6% represents adequate returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 5.5%.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 9.8% | 9.8% | 10.2% | 10.5% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 8.5% | 10.7% | 10.4% | 10.6% | 11.5% |
| Operating Margin | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 3.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 3.0% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| Net Profit Margin | 3.1% | 3.1% | -0.2% | -1.4% | -0.5% | -1.1% | -1.3% | 3.1% | 3.0% | 3.5% | 4.1% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 9.6% | 9.6% | -0.6% | -3.8% | -2.8% | -4.9% | -5.0% | 13.3% | 12.7% | 16.2% | 18.9% |
| ROA | 6.7% | 6.7% | -0.4% | -2.2% | -1.5% | -2.7% | -3.3% | 9.7% | 8.8% | 10.8% | 12.4% |
| ROIC | 8.6% | 8.6% | 6.0% | 4.7% | 2.6% | -2.2% | 7.6% | 18.4% | 16.0% | 18.6% | 20.8% |
| ROCE | 8.5% | 8.5% | 6.7% | 6.0% | 3.5% | -3.1% | 10.3% | 24.3% | 22.2% | 25.5% | 30.1% |
CVGW Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Calavo Growers, Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 0.9x, which is very conservative (75% below the sector average of 3.4x). The company holds a net cash position — cash of $61M exceeds total debt of $23M, providing substantial financial flexibility for buybacks, acquisitions, or weathering downturns. Interest coverage of 23.7x signals virtually no risk of debt distress — earnings comfortably cover interest obligations.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.13 | 0.31 | 0.30 | 0.48 | 0.36 | 0.02 | 0.06 | 0.08 | 0.09 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 0.87 | 0.87 | 0.92 | 1.87 | 2.43 | 14.26 | 1.91 | 0.07 | 0.22 | 0.29 | 0.28 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.18 | -0.15 | 0.30 | 0.29 | 0.47 | 0.34 | -0.01 | 0.05 | 0.06 | 0.03 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -1.39 | -1.39 | -1.10 | 1.81 | 2.36 | 14.02 | 1.83 | -0.02 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.08 |
| Debt / FCF | — | -1.94 | -1.45 | — | 1.59 | 50.30 | 5.03 | -0.03 | 0.42 | 0.79 | 0.14 |
| Interest Coverage | 23.71 | 23.71 | 6.13 | 7.10 | 6.31 | -12.53 | 36.43 | 72.75 | 69.12 | 58.16 | 80.81 |
Net cash position: cash ($61M) exceeds total debt ($23M)
CVGW Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
Calavo Growers, Inc.'s current ratio of 2.47x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The quick ratio of 1.92x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has improved from 1.63x to 2.47x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.47 | 2.47 | 2.17 | 1.63 | 1.23 | 1.33 | 1.28 | 1.41 | 1.30 | 1.03 | 1.23 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.92 | 1.92 | 1.70 | 1.15 | 0.85 | 0.98 | 0.89 | 1.00 | 0.94 | 0.77 | 0.94 |
| Cash Ratio | 1.01 | 1.01 | 0.78 | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.04 | 0.09 | 0.02 | 0.06 | 0.13 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 2.22 | 2.20 | 1.54 | 3.09 | 2.37 | 2.47 | 3.06 | 2.96 | 2.95 | 2.85 |
| Inventory Turnover | 17.40 | 17.40 | 17.38 | 13.48 | 28.80 | 24.50 | 23.20 | 28.94 | 27.83 | 31.14 | 26.00 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 19.11 | 23.64 | 37.71 | 18.09 | 33.08 | 27.55 | 19.36 | 23.35 | 23.67 | 27.35 |
CVGW Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Calavo Growers, Inc. returns 2.9% to shareholders annually — split between a 2.9% dividend yield and 0.0% buyback yield. The payout ratio of 72.2% is elevated — while still covered by earnings, there is limited headroom for dividend increases. The earnings yield of 4.0% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.9% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Payout Ratio | 72.2% | 72.2% | — | — | — | — | — | 47.9% | 51.6% | 42.1% | 36.6% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 4.0% | 5.0% | — | — | — | — | — | 3.3% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| FCF Yield | 3.9% | 4.9% | 4.5% | — | 6.6% | 0.3% | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.0% | 1.4% | 3.9% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 2.9% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $18M | $18M | $18M | $18M | $18M | $18M | $18M | $18M | $18M | $17M |
Peer Comparison
Compare CVGW with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CVGWYou | $495M | 25.0 | 16.9 | 25.5 | 9.8% | 3.0% | 9.6% | 8.6% | 0.9 |
 FRSH | $2B | 14.3 | 27.1 | 10.2 | 85.0% | 1.6% | 16.9% | 2.0% | 0.9 |
 DOLE | $1B | 27.9 | 3.4 | 822.2 | 7.8% | 2.4% | 3.6% | 9.3% | — |
 MDLZ | $79B | 32.4 | 19.9 | 24.3 | 28.0% | 9.4% | 9.3% | 6.0% | 4.5 |
 AVO | $942M | 25.1 | 10.2 | 25.3 | 11.6% | 5.1% | 6.3% | 7.2% | 1.9 |
 PFGC | $15B | 42.5 | 14.7 | 20.7 | 11.7% | 1.3% | 7.9% | 5.7% | 5.2 |
 CHEF | $3B | 47.8 | 18.7 | 37.3 | 24.2% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 7.7% | 5.1 |
 USFD | $19B | 29.6 | 14.7 | 20.0 | 17.4% | 3.1% | 15.3% | 9.3% | 3.4 |
 SYY | $35B | 19.5 | 11.6 | 19.6 | 18.4% | 3.8% | 97.5% | 15.7% | 3.5 |
 UNFI | $3B | -25.5 | 22.8 | 13.4 | 13.3% | -0.1% | -7.4% | -0.5% | 11.9 |
 TSN | $24B | 49.9 | 11.3 | 20.5 | 6.5% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 4.1% | 3.2 |
| Consumer Defensive Median | — | 19.4 | 11.3 | 15.0 | 40.1% | 1.1% | 6.8% | 5.5% | 3.4 |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CVGW stock.
What is Calavo Growers, Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Calavo Growers, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 25.0x. The historical average is 27.4x. This places it at the 50th percentile of its historical range.
What is Calavo Growers, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
Calavo Growers, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 16.9x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 16.5x.
What is Calavo Growers, Inc.'s ROE?
Calavo Growers, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 9.6%. The historical average is 10.7%.
Is CVGW stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Calavo Growers, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 25.0x. This is at the 50th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Calavo Growers, Inc.'s dividend yield?
Calavo Growers, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 2.88% with a payout ratio of 72.2%.
What are Calavo Growers, Inc.'s profit margins?
Calavo Growers, Inc. has 9.8% gross margin and 3.0% operating margin.
How much debt does Calavo Growers, Inc. have?
Calavo Growers, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 0.9x, indicating low leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.