Calavo Growers Inc (CVGW)vsSysco Corporation (SYY)
CVGW
Calavo Growers Inc
$26.09
0.00%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $472.95M
SYY
Sysco Corporation
$76.29
+2.61%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $37.87B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sysco Corporation generates 13461% more annual revenue ($83.57B vs $616.25M). CVGW leads profitability with a 2.6% profit margin vs 2.1%. SYY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.53. SYY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (C-).
CVGW
Hold39
out of 100
Grade: F
SYY
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+14.3%
Fair Value
$29.27
Current Price
$26.09
$3.18 discount
Margin of Safety
-19.9%
Fair Value
$73.44
Current Price
$76.29
$2.85 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 76 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 8.0% — below average capital efficiency
2.6% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 16.0x book value
4.7% revenue growth
2.1% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CVGW
The strongest argument for CVGW centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : SYY
The strongest argument for SYY centers on Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : CVGW
The primary concerns for CVGW are P/E Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Thin 2.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : SYY
The primary concerns for SYY are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Debt-to-equity of 6.76 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 2.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SYY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.66 — expect wider price swings.
SYY is growing revenue faster at 4.7% — sustainability is the question.
SYY generates stronger free cash flow (691M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor FOOD DISTRIBUTION industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
SYY scores higher overall (50/100 vs 39/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Calavo Growers Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · FOOD DISTRIBUTION · USA
Calavo Growers, Inc. markets and distributes avocados, prepared avocados, and other perishable foods to grocery and foodservice retail customers, club stores, mass merchandisers, food distributors, and wholesale customers globally. The company is headquartered in Santa Paula, California.
Sysco Corporation
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · FOOD DISTRIBUTION · USA
Sysco Corporation is an American multinational corporation involved in marketing and distributing food products, smallwares, kitchen equipment and tabletop items to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, hospitality businesses like hotels and inns, and wholesale to other companies that provide foodservice (like Aramark and Sodexo). The company is headquartered in the Energy Corridor district of Houston, Texas.
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