Calavo Growers, Inc. (CVGW) P/E Ratio History
Deep ValueTrading at 23.5x · 15th percentile of 5-year range · Significant discount to historical valuation · Data 2002–2026
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P/E Ratio Analysis
As of June 23, 2026, Calavo Growers, Inc. (CVGW) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.5x, with a stock price of $26.09 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $0.90.
The current P/E is 98% below its 5-year average of 943.3x. Over the past five years, CVGW's P/E has ranged from a low of 16.7x to a high of 17720.0x, placing the current valuation at the 15th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Consumer Defensive sector median P/E of 18.7x, CVGW trades at a 26% premium to its sector peers. The sector includes 151 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 0.0x to 193.7x.
Relative to the broader market, CVGW trades roughly in line with the S&P 500 median P/E of 24.3x. Investors should consider the company's growth prospects, competitive position, and earnings quality when evaluating whether the current valuation is justified.
For a comprehensive intrinsic value estimate using discounted cash flow analysis, see our CVGW DCF Valuation Calculator →
Note: P/E ratio is just one valuation metric. It does not account for balance sheet strength, cash flow quality, or growth sustainability. Always conduct comprehensive due diligence before making investment decisions.
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CVGW P/E vs Peers
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| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2B | 14.2Lowest | - | +297%Best | |
| $1B | 20.1 | 4.76 | -47% | |
| $76B | 31.5 | - | -45% | |
| $805M | 21.5 | 4.11 | +2% | |
| $16B | 47.1 | - | -22% | |
| $4B | 55.8 | - | +27% | |
| $20B | 31.6 | - | +46% | |
| $37B | 20.9 | 0.39Best | -4% | |
| $20B | 40.8 | - | -40% |
Lower P/E can signal a discount or weaker growth expectations; PEG adds growth context.
CVGW Historical P/E Data (2002–2026)
Quarterly P/E ratios calculated from closing price and TTM EPS
| Quarter | Period End | Price | TTM EPS | P/E Ratio | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 Q1 | Jan 31 2026 | $25.44 | $1.12 | 22.7x | -91% |
| FY2025 Q4 | Oct 31 2025 | $22.21 | $1.33 | 16.7x | -94% |
| FY2025 Q3 | - | $26.30 | $1.17 | 22.4x | -91% |
| FY2025 Q2 | Apr 30 2025 | $27.62 | $0.64 | 43.1x | -83% |
| FY2025 Q1 | Jan 31 2025 | $22.89 | $0.60 | 38.1x | -85% |
| FY2024 Q4 | - | $26.58 | $0.00 | 17720.0x | +6742% |
| FY2021 Q3 | Jul 31 2021 | $56.34 | $0.41 | 137.4x | -47% |
| FY2021 Q2 | Apr 30 2021 | $78.13 | $0.26 | 300.5x | +16% |
| FY2020 Q2 | - | $58.00 | $0.66 | 88.3x | -66% |
| FY2020 Q1 | Jan 31 2020 | $76.61 | $1.78 | 43.1x | -83% |
| FY2019 Q4 | - | $86.73 | $2.09 | 41.5x | -84% |
| FY2019 Q3 | Jul 31 2019 | $88.44 | $1.71 | 51.6x | -80% |
| FY2019 Q2 | - | $95.81 | $1.81 | 52.8x | -80% |
| FY2019 Q1 | - | $81.36 | $1.68 | 48.3x | -81% |
| FY2018 Q4 | Oct 31 2018 | $97.00 | $1.83 | 52.9x | -80% |
| FY2018 Q3 | - | $92.50 | $2.50 | 37.0x | -86% |
| FY2018 Q2 | Apr 30 2018 | $93.70 | $2.30 | 40.7x | -84% |
| FY2018 Q1 | Jan 31 2018 | $87.00 | $2.24 | 38.8x | -85% |
| FY2017 Q4 | - | $73.70 | $2.13 | 34.6x | -87% |
| FY2017 Q3 | Jul 31 2017 | $74.05 | $2.07 | 35.8x | -86% |
| FY2017 Q2 | Apr 30 2017 | $65.60 | $2.30 | 28.5x | -89% |
| FY2017 Q1 | - | $55.30 | $2.12 | 26.1x | -90% |
| FY2016 Q4 | Oct 31 2016 | $59.15 | $2.19 | 27.0x | -90% |
| FY2016 Q3 | Jul 31 2016 | $65.78 | $1.94 | 33.9x | -87% |
| FY2016 Q2 | Apr 30 2016 | $57.17 | $1.71 | 33.4x | -87% |
| FY2016 Q1 | Jan 31 2016 | $51.75 | $1.64 | 31.6x | -88% |
| FY2015 Q4 | Oct 31 2015 | $51.41 | $1.58 | 32.5x | -87% |
| FY2015 Q3 | Jul 31 2015 | $54.51 | $1.29 | 42.4x | -84% |
| FY2015 Q2 | - | $50.65 | $1.81 | 28.0x | -89% |
| FY2015 Q1 | Jan 31 2015 | $40.11 | $1.41 | 28.5x | -89% |
| FY2014 Q4 | Oct 31 2014 | $48.54 | $0.99 | 49.2x | -81% |
| FY2014 Q3 | - | $34.49 | $1.40 | 24.6x | -90% |
| FY2014 Q2 | Apr 30 2014 | $31.09 | $0.81 | 38.4x | -85% |
| FY2014 Q1 | Jan 31 2014 | $30.38 | $0.87 | 34.9x | -87% |
| FY2013 Q4 | - | $29.69 | $1.16 | 25.6x | -90% |
| FY2013 Q3 | Jul 31 2013 | $27.16 | $1.18 | 23.0x | -91% |
| FY2013 Q2 | - | $28.36 | $1.13 | 25.1x | -90% |
| FY2013 Q1 | - | $24.91 | $1.15 | 21.7x | -92% |
| FY2012 Q4 | Oct 31 2012 | $23.61 | $1.15 | 20.5x | -92% |
| FY2012 Q3 | - | $26.98 | $0.98 | 27.5x | -89% |
| FY2012 Q2 | Apr 30 2012 | $28.68 | $0.78 | 36.8x | -86% |
| FY2012 Q1 | - | $27.20 | $0.77 | 35.3x | -86% |
| FY2011 Q4 | Oct 31 2011 | $22.57 | $0.75 | 30.1x | -88% |
| FY2011 Q3 | Jul 31 2011 | $20.67 | $0.82 | 25.2x | -90% |
| FY2011 Q2 | Apr 30 2011 | $21.00 | $1.05 | 20.0x | -92% |
| FY2011 Q1 | Jan 31 2011 | $23.08 | $1.22 | 18.9x | -93% |
| FY2010 Q4 | Oct 31 2010 | $21.90 | $1.22 | 18.0x | -93% |
| FY2010 Q3 | Jul 31 2010 | $21.12 | $1.06 | 19.9x | -92% |
| FY2010 Q2 | Apr 30 2010 | $17.34 | $0.82 | 21.1x | -92% |
| FY2010 Q1 | Jan 31 2010 | $16.76 | $0.80 | 20.9x | -92% |
| FY2009 Q4 | Oct 31 2009 | $17.85 | $0.94 | 19.0x | -93% |
| FY2009 Q3 | Jul 31 2009 | $20.30 | $1.06 | 19.2x | -93% |
| FY2009 Q2 | - | $14.21 | $0.99 | 14.4x | -94% |
| FY2009 Q1 | Jan 31 2009 | $12.20 | $0.79 | 15.4x | -94% |
| FY2008 Q4 | Oct 31 2008 | $10.15 | $0.54 | 18.8x | -93% |
| FY2008 Q3 | - | $11.33 | $0.34 | 33.1x | -87% |
| FY2008 Q2 | Apr 30 2008 | $16.56 | $0.39 | 42.2x | -84% |
| FY2008 Q1 | - | $20.60 | $0.46 | 44.5x | -83% |
| FY2007 Q4 | Oct 31 2007 | $22.91 | $0.50 | 45.6x | -82% |
| FY2007 Q3 | - | $14.27 | $0.51 | 27.8x | -89% |
| FY2007 Q2 | Apr 30 2007 | $14.09 | $0.56 | 25.0x | -90% |
| FY2007 Q1 | Jan 31 2007 | $10.68 | $0.53 | 20.0x | -92% |
| FY2006 Q4 | - | $9.75 | $0.40 | 24.5x | -91% |
| FY2006 Q3 | Jul 31 2006 | $9.94 | $0.27 | 37.1x | -86% |
| FY2006 Q2 | Apr 30 2006 | $10.87 | $0.28 | 39.1x | -85% |
| FY2006 Q1 | - | $10.35 | $0.31 | 33.6x | -87% |
| FY2005 Q4 | Oct 31 2005 | $9.62 | $0.24 | 39.4x | -85% |
| FY2005 Q3 | Jul 31 2005 | $10.25 | $0.36 | 28.3x | -89% |
| FY2005 Q2 | Apr 30 2005 | $10.93 | $0.38 | 28.6x | -89% |
| FY2005 Q1 | Jan 31 2005 | $10.35 | $0.37 | 27.8x | -89% |
| FY2004 Q4 | Oct 31 2004 | $10.70 | $0.46 | 23.2x | -91% |
| FY2004 Q3 | Jul 31 2004 | $11.94 | $0.51 | 23.5x | -91% |
| FY2004 Q2 | Apr 30 2004 | $10.56 | $0.53 | 20.0x | -92% |
| FY2004 Q1 | Jan 31 2004 | $10.93 | $0.49 | 22.4x | -91% |
| FY2003 Q4 | Oct 31 2003 | $10.80 | $0.55 | 19.6x | -92% |
| FY2003 Q3 | - | $7.12 | $0.51 | 13.9x | -95% |
| FY2003 Q2 | Apr 30 2003 | $6.86 | $0.52 | 13.1x | -95% |
| FY2003 Q1 | Jan 31 2003 | $7.25 | $0.58 | 12.4x | -95% |
| FY2002 Q4 | - | $7.41 | $0.57 | 12.9x | -95% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 259.0x
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CVGW — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CVGW stock.
What is CVGW's P/E ratio?
Calavo Growers, Inc. (CVGW) trailing twelve-month P/E ratio is 23.5x, based on TTM diluted EPS of $0.90. The 5-year average P/E is 943.3x and the historical range spans 16.7x to 17720.0x.
Is CVGW stock overvalued or undervalued?
CVGW trades at 23.5x P/E, below its 5-year average of 943.3x. At the 15th percentile of its historical range (16.7x–17720.0x), the stock is priced at a discount to its own history.
Is CVGW stock expensive?
No, CVGW is not expensive on a historical basis. The current P/E of 23.5x is below the 5-year average of 943.3x and sits at the 15th percentile of its valuation range.
What is CVGW's historical P/E range?
Over the past 5 years, CVGW's P/E ratio has ranged from 16.7x to 17720.0x, with a median of 43.1x and an average of 943.3x. The current P/E of 23.5x places the stock at the 15th percentile of this range. Full historical data spans 2002–2026.
How does CVGW's P/E compare to the S&P 500?
CVGW trades at 23.5x P/E versus the S&P 500 median of 24.3x. The 3% discount to the market suggests lower growth expectations or perceived higher risk.
How does CVGW's valuation compare to Consumer Defensive peers?
Calavo Growers, Inc. P/E of 23.5x compares to the Consumer Defensive sector median of 18.7x. The premium reflects expected growth above peers or stronger fundamentals. See the peer comparison table on this page for ticker-by-ticker P/E and PEG.
What is CVGW's PEG ratio?
CVGW PEG ratio is N/A, based on a P/E of 23.5x and EPS growth of 1950.0%. PEG normalises P/E by growth and helps compare stocks with different earnings trajectories.
What is CVGW's earnings yield?
CVGW earnings yield is 4.25%, the inverse of its 23.5x P/E ratio. Earnings yield represents the percentage of each dollar invested that the company earns. It can be compared directly to bond yields to assess relative attractiveness of stocks versus fixed income.