Calavo Growers Inc (CVGW)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Jan 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 | Jan 31, 2021 | Oct 31, 2020 | Jul 31, 2020 | Apr 30, 2020 | Jan 31, 2020 | Oct 31, 2019 | Jul 31, 2019 | Apr 30, 2019 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 7.82% | 7.09% | 7.52% | 6.34% | 6.45% | 6.21% | 5.13% | 4.46% | 4.76% | 5.43% | 6.82% | 9.55% | 9.48% | 8.79% | 8.64% | 8.16% | 9.31% | 10.70% | 10.61% | 10.96% |
| Operating profit margin | 0.35% | 0.39% | 0.75% | 0.05% | 0.73% | 0.50% | -1.13% | -1.82% | -1.50% | -0.93% | 1.41% | 3.89% | 3.75% | 3.15% | 3.19% | 3.20% | 4.45% | 5.93% | 5.80% | 5.91% |
| Pretax margin | -0.45% | -0.25% | -0.01% | -0.48% | -0.17% | -0.25% | -1.85% | -2.19% | -1.22% | -0.10% | 2.62% | 0.72% | -0.94% | -1.75% | 0.26% | 2.47% | 4.62% | 5.32% | 2.82% | 3.80% |
| Net profit margin | -1.33% | -0.86% | -0.38% | -0.86% | -0.46% | -0.53% | -1.30% | -2.59% | -1.91% | -1.12% | 0.72% | 0.49% | -0.76% | -1.33% | -1.36% | 0.96% | 2.57% | 3.06% | 2.54% | 2.84% |
Over the period from Oct 2019 to Jan 2024, Calavo Growers Inc has demonstrated varying levels of profitability as indicated by its profitability ratios.
1. Gross Profit Margin: The gross profit margin has fluctuated over the period, with a range from 4.46% in Apr 2022 to 9.55% in Jul 2021. Generally, the company has maintained a gross profit margin above 5%, indicating its ability to generate profits after deducting direct costs of goods sold. An improvement in this margin could suggest better cost management or pricing strategies.
2. Operating Profit Margin: The operating profit margin also shows significant variability, ranging from -1.82% in Apr 2022 to 5.93% in Oct 2019. The company's ability to control operating expenses and generate profits from its core operations has been inconsistent. Negative margins indicate operating losses in certain periods, highlighting the need for efficiency improvements.
3. Pretax Margin: The pretax margin has been mixed, with values from -2.19% in Apr 2022 to 5.32% in Jul 2019. This ratio reflects the company's profitability before accounting for taxes. Negative margins in some periods suggest challenges in generating profits before tax expenses.
4. Net Profit Margin: The net profit margin displays fluctuations from -2.59% in Apr 2022 to 3.06% in Jul 2019. This ratio indicates the company's bottom-line profitability after all expenses, including taxes. Calavo Growers Inc has shown varying levels of net profitability, with negative margins recorded in some periods, indicating losses after all costs have been considered.
Overall, the profitability ratios reflect Calavo Growers Inc's performance in managing costs, generating profits from operations, and its bottom-line profitability over the analyzed periods. The company may need to focus on improving operating efficiency to enhance overall profitability and ensure sustainable growth in the future.
Return on investment
| Jan 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 | Jan 31, 2021 | Oct 31, 2020 | Jul 31, 2020 | Apr 30, 2020 | Jan 31, 2020 | Oct 31, 2019 | Jul 31, 2019 | Apr 30, 2019 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 0.76% | 0.98% | 1.78% | 0.13% | 2.11% | 1.55% | -3.20% | -4.51% | -3.54% | -2.22% | 3.13% | 7.94% | 8.13% | 7.49% | 7.88% | 8.11% | 11.47% | 18.20% | 16.63% | 16.21% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | -2.92% | -2.16% | -0.90% | -2.23% | -1.33% | -1.62% | -3.69% | -6.44% | -4.51% | -2.65% | 1.60% | 0.99% | -1.66% | -3.17% | -3.35% | 2.44% | 6.62% | 9.39% | 7.29% | 7.78% |
| Return on total capital | -0.42% | 0.04% | 0.69% | -1.65% | -0.08% | -0.57% | -9.38% | -10.90% | -5.65% | -0.12% | 10.63% | 2.85% | -3.17% | -6.51% | 1.35% | 10.82% | 19.98% | 22.28% | 11.60% | 15.23% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | -5.74% | -4.00% | -1.72% | -4.29% | -2.45% | -2.81% | -7.07% | -13.55% | -9.52% | -5.24% | 2.86% | 1.74% | -2.85% | -5.35% | -5.46% | 4.10% | 10.94% | 12.90% | 10.12% | 11.14% |
Calavo Growers Inc's profitability ratios have shown fluctuations over the past several periods.
- Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has fluctuated between -4.51% to 2.11% over the period, averaging at 1.78%. This ratio indicates that the company generated positive operating income relative to its total assets during most periods, although the profitability varied.
- Return on assets (ROA) has ranged from -3.69% to 18.20% over the periods analyzed, with an average of -0.88%. This metric reflects the company's ability to generate profits from its assets. The negative values observed in some periods suggest that the company had challenges in generating profits from its assets during those periods.
- Return on total capital showed a wider range, from -10.90% to 22.28% over the period, averaging at 0.90%. This ratio assesses the company's ability to generate returns from both equity and debt capital. The negative values in some periods indicate that the company struggled to generate adequate returns from the capital employed.
- Return on equity (ROE) varied from -13.55% to 12.90% over the periods analyzed, averaging at -2.73%. ROE measures the profitability of a company from the perspective of common shareholders. The negative values imply that the company's net income was insufficient to generate positive returns for shareholders during those periods.
Overall, Calavo Growers Inc's profitability ratios exhibit volatility and indicate fluctuations in the company's ability to generate profits from its assets, capital, and equity. The company may need to focus on improving its profitability and operational efficiency to enhance its overall financial performance.