Calavo Growers, Inc. (CVGW) — Stock Score Summary

Calavo Growers, Inc. (CVGW) has a MoatMap StockRank of 79/100 based on Quality (57/100), Value (36/100), and Momentum (70/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Calavo Growers is a commodity-sensitive agricultural business subject to volatile harvest yields and shipping costs, lacking a durable economic moat.

Calavo Growers is a global leader in the packaging and distribution of fresh avocados, papayas, and tomatoes, as well as prepared foods like guacamole and fresh-cut fruit. The company leverages its extensive sourcing network in Mexico and California to provide year-round supply to major retail and foodservice customers. Its state-of-the-art ripening and distribution facilities create a highly efficient, cold-chain logistics moat that is difficult for competitors to replicate.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$26.09
Market Cap$501M
P/E (TTM)29.19
P/E (Forward)17.28
Price/Book2.28
Return on Equity8.0%
Return on Invested Capital11.1%
Debt/Equity10.80
Gross Margin10.2%
Operating Margin3.7%
Revenue Growth-20.8%
Dividend Yield3.0%
Free Cash Flow$22M

Calavo Growers, Inc. operates in the Food Distribution industry, part of the Consumer Defensive sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Calavo Growers, Inc.’s (CVGW) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Calavo Growers, Inc. (CVGW) is 79/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (57), Value (36), and Momentum (70) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Calavo Growers, Inc. have an economic moat?
Calavo Growers, Inc. (CVGW) has a Quality factor score of 57/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Calavo Growers, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Calavo Growers, Inc. (CVGW) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 79/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Calavo Growers, Inc. in?
Calavo Growers, Inc. (CVGW) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Food Distribution industry (United States).
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