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Calavo Growers, Inc. (CVGW)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US1282461052
CUSIP
128246105
IPO Date
Jul 22, 2002

Highlights

Market Cap
$461.49M
Enterprise Value
$421.02M
EPS (TTM)
$0.99
PE Ratio
26.09
Total Revenue (TTM)
$616.25M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$63.12M
EBITDA (TTM)
$24.71M
Year Range
$18.40 - $28.72
Target Price
$27.00
ROA (TTM)
5.93%
ROE (TTM)
8.59%

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Calavo Growers, Inc.

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Calavo Growers, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Calavo Growers, Inc. (CVGW) has returned 19.65% so far this year and 11.07% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, CVGW has returned -6.10% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


Calavo Growers, Inc.

1D
-0.35%
1M
-3.91%
YTD
19.65%
6M
1.11%
1Y
11.07%
3Y*
-1.41%
5Y*
-17.97%
10Y*
-6.10%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 22, 2002, CVGW's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.13%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.1 years.

Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Dec 2008 with a return of +36.3%, while the worst month was Dec 2018 at -25.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, CVGW closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 21, 2008 with a return of +23.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 7, 2023 at -23.9%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
202618.03%5.50%-3.91%19.65%
2025-9.48%0.13%4.67%16.10%-0.25%-2.76%-1.09%3.99%-5.15%-13.71%-7.74%6.15%-11.93%
2024-10.96%10.62%-3.29%-3.09%0.07%-15.83%5.27%-3.24%23.94%-6.18%4.25%-7.98%-11.65%
20239.01%0.69%-10.49%11.09%1.16%-9.96%30.01%-12.64%-23.16%0.44%-14.40%35.59%1.14%
2022-2.33%3.09%-14.62%-0.58%-6.04%22.53%-3.40%4.32%-24.48%8.94%1.90%-15.90%-30.09%
20219.68%-1.18%3.18%0.63%-8.87%-10.93%-11.16%-16.72%-18.50%5.13%3.69%4.59%-37.21%

Benchmark Metrics

Calavo Growers, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 8.86%, beta of 0.72, and R² of 0.11 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 23, 2002.

  • This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (66.44%) than losses (66.43%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • R² of 0.11 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
8.86%
Beta
0.72
0.11
Upside Capture
66.44%
Downside Capture
66.43%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

CVGW ranks 49 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


CVGW Risk / Return Rank: 4949
Overall Rank
CVGW Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5151
Sharpe Ratio Rank
CVGW Sortino Ratio Rank: 4747
Sortino Ratio Rank
CVGW Omega Ratio Rank: 4949
Omega Ratio Rank
CVGW Calmar Ratio Rank: 4848
Calmar Ratio Rank
CVGW Martin Ratio Rank: 4949
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Calavo Growers, Inc. (CVGW) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


CVGWBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.28

0.90

-0.61

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.72

1.39

-0.66

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.10

1.21

-0.11

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.30

1.40

-1.10

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

0.81

6.61

-5.80

Explore CVGW risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Calavo Growers, Inc. provided a 3.10% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.80 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 3 consecutive years.


1.00%1.50%2.00%2.50%3.00%3.50%$0.00$0.20$0.40$0.60$0.80$1.00$1.2020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.80$0.80$0.50$0.30$0.29$1.15$1.15$1.10$1.00$0.95$0.90$0.80

Dividend yield

3.10%3.68%1.96%1.02%0.98%2.71%1.66%1.21%1.37%1.13%1.47%1.63%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Calavo Growers, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.20
2025$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.80
2024$0.10$0.00$0.10$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.10$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.50
2023$0.00$0.00$0.10$0.00$0.00$0.10$0.00$0.00$0.10$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.30
2022$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.29$0.00$0.29
2021$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.15$0.00$1.15

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Calavo Growers, Inc. has a dividend yield of 3.10%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.

Payout Ratio

Calavo Growers, Inc. has a payout ratio of 80.89%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Calavo Growers, Inc. strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Calavo Growers, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Calavo Growers, Inc. was 80.16%, occurring on Nov 24, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Calavo Growers, Inc. drawdown is 72.15%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-80.16%Sep 11, 20181812Nov 24, 2025
-73.17%Nov 14, 2007257Nov 19, 2008466Sep 28, 2010723
-31.53%Jun 30, 2004295Aug 29, 2005411Apr 19, 2007706
-27.84%May 14, 201282Sep 7, 2012138Apr 1, 2013220
-27.12%Aug 28, 201524Oct 1, 2015170Jun 6, 2016194

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Calavo Growers, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Calavo Growers, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Packaged Foods industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for CVGW, comparing it with other companies in the Packaged Foods industry. Currently, CVGW has a P/E ratio of 26.1. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for CVGW relative to other companies in the Packaged Foods industry. Currently, CVGW has a P/S ratio of 0.7. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for CVGW in comparison with other companies in the Packaged Foods industry. Currently, CVGW has a P/B value of 2.2. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items