Why is Calavo Growers, Inc. ?
1
The company has declared negative results in Jan'2026 after 5 consecutive positive quarters
- NET SALES(Q) Lowest at USD 122.2 MM
- PRE-TAX PROFIT(Q) Lowest at USD 1.82 MM
- NET PROFIT(Q) Lowest at USD 0.73 MM
2
Consistent Underperformance against the benchmark over the last 3 years
- Along with generating -3.05% returns in the last 1 year, the stock has also underperformed S&P 500 in each of the last 3 annual periods
How much should you sell?
- All quantity irrespective of whether you are making profits or losses
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When to re-enter? - We will constantly monitor the company and review our call based on new data
Is Calavo Growers, Inc. for you?
Medium Risk, Low Return
Absolute
Risk Adjusted
Volatility
Calavo Growers, Inc.
-3.05%
0.15
28.68%
S&P 500
25.41%
1.92
13.25%
Quality key factors
Factor
Value
Sales Growth (5y)
-9.35%
EBIT Growth (5y)
-17.87%
EBIT to Interest (avg)
10.41
Debt to EBITDA (avg)
1.65
Net Debt to Equity (avg)
-0.27
Sales to Capital Employed (avg)
3.27
Tax Ratio
26.36%
Dividend Payout Ratio
72.33%
Pledged Shares
0
Institutional Holding
94.46%
ROCE (avg)
7.01%
ROE (avg)
4.53%
Valuation Key Factors 
Factor
Value
P/E Ratio
29
Industry P/E
Price to Book Value
2.29
EV to EBIT
32.68
EV to EBITDA
21.00
EV to Capital Employed
2.64
EV to Sales
0.70
PEG Ratio
1.87
Dividend Yield
3.02%
ROCE (Latest)
8.07%
ROE (Latest)
7.95%
Technical key factors
Indicator
Weekly
Monthly
MACD
Bullish
Mildly Bullish
RSI
No Signal
No Signal
Bollinger Bands
Mildly Bullish
Bullish
Moving Averages
Bullish (Daily)
KST
Bullish
Mildly Bullish
Dow Theory
Mildly Bullish
Mildly Bullish
OBV
Mildly Bearish
No Trend
Technical Movement
8What is working for the Company
NET PROFIT(HY)
At USD 4.55 MM has Grown at 114.58%
ROCE(HY)
Highest at 7.92%
DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO(Y)
Highest at 489%
RAW MATERIAL COST(Y)
Fallen by -24.37% (YoY
CASH AND EQV(HY)
Highest at USD 108.83 MM
-18What is not working for the Company
NET SALES(Q)
Lowest at USD 122.2 MM
PRE-TAX PROFIT(Q)
Lowest at USD 1.82 MM
NET PROFIT(Q)
Lowest at USD 0.73 MM
EPS(Q)
Lowest at USD 0.04
Here's what is working for Calavo Growers, Inc.
Cash and Eqv
Highest at USD 108.83 MM
in the last six Semi-Annual periodsMOJO Watch
Short Term liquidity is improving
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Dividend Payout Ratio
Highest at 489%
in the last five yearsMOJO Watch
Company is distributing higher proportion of profits generated as dividend
DPR (%)
Raw Material Cost
Fallen by -24.37% (YoY)
MOJO Watch
The company's ability to pass on the cost of raw materials to customers has improved; this may lead to a rise in profit margin
Raw Material Cost as a percentage of Sales
Here's what is not working for Calavo Growers, Inc.
Pre-Tax Profit
At USD 1.82 MM has Fallen at -62.28%
Year on Year (YoY)MOJO Watch
Near term Pre-Tax Profit trend is very negative
Pre-Tax Profit (USD MM)
Net Profit
At USD 0.73 MM has Fallen at -83.42%
Year on Year (YoY)MOJO Watch
Near term Net Profit trend is very negative
Net Profit (USD MM)
Net Sales
At USD 122.2 MM has Fallen at -20.85%
Year on Year (YoY)MOJO Watch
Near term sales trend is very negative
Net Sales (USD MM)
Net Sales
Lowest at USD 122.2 MM
in the last five periodsMOJO Watch
Near term sales trend is negative
Net Sales (USD MM)
Pre-Tax Profit
Lowest at USD 1.82 MM
in the last five periodsMOJO Watch
Near term Pre-Tax Profit trend is negative
Pre-Tax Profit (USD MM)
Net Profit
Lowest at USD 0.73 MM
in the last five periodsMOJO Watch
Near term Net Profit trend is negative
Net Profit (USD MM)
EPS
Lowest at USD 0.04
in the last five periodsMOJO Watch
Declining profitability; company has created lower earnings for shareholders
EPS (USD)






