Calavo Growers Competitors

Calavo Growers (NASDAQ:CVGW) and Mondelez International (NASDAQ:MDLZ) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends, risk and institutional ownership.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Calavo Growers and Mondelez International's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Mondelez International has higher revenue and earnings than Calavo Growers. Mondelez International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Calavo Growers, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Dividends

Calavo Growers pays an annual dividend of $1.15 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Mondelez International pays an annual dividend of $1.26 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. Calavo Growers pays out 73.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Mondelez International pays out 51.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Mondelez International has raised its dividend for 8 consecutive years. Mondelez International is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Profitability

This table compares Calavo Growers and Mondelez International's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility and Risk

Calavo Growers has a beta of 0.85, suggesting that its share price is 15% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Mondelez International has a beta of 0.61, suggesting that its share price is 39% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings for Calavo Growers and Mondelez International, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Calavo Growers presently has a consensus target price of $71.50, suggesting a potential downside of 9.52%. Mondelez International has a consensus target price of $63.7143, suggesting a potential upside of 18.69%. Given Mondelez International's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Mondelez International is more favorable than Calavo Growers.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

81.2% of Calavo Growers shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 75.1% of Mondelez International shares are held by institutional investors. 6.3% of Calavo Growers shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.3% of Mondelez International shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Mondelez International beats Calavo Growers on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Calavo Growers (NASDAQ:CVGW) and General Mills (NYSE:GIS) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends, risk and institutional ownership.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Calavo Growers and General Mills' top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

General Mills has higher revenue and earnings than Calavo Growers. General Mills is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Calavo Growers, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Dividends

Calavo Growers pays an annual dividend of $1.15 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. General Mills pays an annual dividend of $2.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. Calavo Growers pays out 73.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. General Mills pays out 56.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. General Mills has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. General Mills is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Profitability

This table compares Calavo Growers and General Mills' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility and Risk

Calavo Growers has a beta of 0.85, suggesting that its share price is 15% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, General Mills has a beta of 0.57, suggesting that its share price is 43% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings for Calavo Growers and General Mills, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Calavo Growers presently has a consensus target price of $71.50, suggesting a potential downside of 9.52%. General Mills has a consensus target price of $62.8750, suggesting a potential upside of 14.86%. Given General Mills' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe General Mills is more favorable than Calavo Growers.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

81.2% of Calavo Growers shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 73.2% of General Mills shares are held by institutional investors. 6.3% of Calavo Growers shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of General Mills shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

General Mills beats Calavo Growers on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Calavo Growers (NASDAQ:CVGW) and The Hershey (NYSE:HSY) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends, risk and institutional ownership.

Dividends

Calavo Growers pays an annual dividend of $1.15 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. The Hershey pays an annual dividend of $3.22 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. Calavo Growers pays out 73.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. The Hershey pays out 55.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. The Hershey has raised its dividend for 9 consecutive years. The Hershey is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings for Calavo Growers and The Hershey, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Calavo Growers presently has a consensus target price of $71.50, suggesting a potential downside of 9.52%. The Hershey has a consensus target price of $155.0714, suggesting a potential upside of 6.81%. Given The Hershey's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe The Hershey is more favorable than Calavo Growers.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

81.2% of Calavo Growers shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 52.1% of The Hershey shares are held by institutional investors. 6.3% of Calavo Growers shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 29.4% of The Hershey shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Calavo Growers and The Hershey's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

The Hershey has higher revenue and earnings than Calavo Growers. The Hershey is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Calavo Growers, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Volatility and Risk

Calavo Growers has a beta of 0.85, suggesting that its share price is 15% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, The Hershey has a beta of 0.31, suggesting that its share price is 69% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Calavo Growers and The Hershey's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

The Hershey beats Calavo Growers on 15 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Hormel Foods (NYSE:HRL) and Calavo Growers (NASDAQ:CVGW) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, earnings, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk and institutional ownership.

Dividends

Hormel Foods pays an annual dividend of $0.98 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Calavo Growers pays an annual dividend of $1.15 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Hormel Foods pays out 59.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Calavo Growers pays out 73.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Hormel Foods has increased its dividend for 53 consecutive years. Hormel Foods is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Hormel Foods and Calavo Growers, as reported by MarketBeat.

Hormel Foods currently has a consensus target price of $45.8571, suggesting a potential downside of 1.04%. Calavo Growers has a consensus target price of $71.50, suggesting a potential downside of 9.52%. Given Hormel Foods' higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Hormel Foods is more favorable than Calavo Growers.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

42.8% of Hormel Foods shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.2% of Calavo Growers shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of Hormel Foods shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 6.3% of Calavo Growers shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Hormel Foods and Calavo Growers' gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Hormel Foods has higher revenue and earnings than Calavo Growers. Hormel Foods is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Calavo Growers, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Risk & Volatility

Hormel Foods has a beta of -0.06, indicating that its stock price is 106% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Calavo Growers has a beta of 0.85, indicating that its stock price is 15% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Hormel Foods and Calavo Growers' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Hormel Foods beats Calavo Growers on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Tyson Foods (NYSE:TSN) and Calavo Growers (NASDAQ:CVGW) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, earnings, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk and institutional ownership.

Dividends

Tyson Foods pays an annual dividend of $1.78 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.6%. Calavo Growers pays an annual dividend of $1.15 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Tyson Foods pays out 31.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Calavo Growers pays out 73.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Tyson Foods has increased its dividend for 9 consecutive years. Tyson Foods is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Tyson Foods and Calavo Growers, as reported by MarketBeat.

Tyson Foods currently has a consensus target price of $75.75, suggesting a potential upside of 10.52%. Calavo Growers has a consensus target price of $71.50, suggesting a potential downside of 9.52%. Given Tyson Foods' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Tyson Foods is more favorable than Calavo Growers.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

63.7% of Tyson Foods shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.2% of Calavo Growers shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.8% of Tyson Foods shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 6.3% of Calavo Growers shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Tyson Foods and Calavo Growers' gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Tyson Foods has higher revenue and earnings than Calavo Growers. Tyson Foods is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Calavo Growers, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Risk & Volatility

Tyson Foods has a beta of 0.76, indicating that its stock price is 24% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Calavo Growers has a beta of 0.85, indicating that its stock price is 15% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Tyson Foods and Calavo Growers' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Tyson Foods beats Calavo Growers on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE:MKC) and Calavo Growers (NASDAQ:CVGW) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, earnings, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk and institutional ownership.

Dividends

McCormick & Company, Incorporated pays an annual dividend of $1.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Calavo Growers pays an annual dividend of $1.15 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. McCormick & Company, Incorporated pays out 50.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Calavo Growers pays out 73.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. McCormick & Company, Incorporated is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for McCormick & Company, Incorporated and Calavo Growers, as reported by MarketBeat.

McCormick & Company, Incorporated currently has a consensus target price of $81.5556, suggesting a potential downside of 3.86%. Calavo Growers has a consensus target price of $71.50, suggesting a potential downside of 9.52%. Given McCormick & Company, Incorporated's higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe McCormick & Company, Incorporated is more favorable than Calavo Growers.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

37.5% of McCormick & Company, Incorporated shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.2% of Calavo Growers shares are owned by institutional investors. 11.0% of McCormick & Company, Incorporated shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 6.3% of Calavo Growers shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares McCormick & Company, Incorporated and Calavo Growers' gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

McCormick & Company, Incorporated has higher revenue and earnings than Calavo Growers. McCormick & Company, Incorporated is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Calavo Growers, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Risk & Volatility

McCormick & Company, Incorporated has a beta of 0.44, indicating that its stock price is 56% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Calavo Growers has a beta of 0.85, indicating that its stock price is 15% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares McCormick & Company, Incorporated and Calavo Growers' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

McCormick & Company, Incorporated beats Calavo Growers on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.