Mission Produce, Inc.

Mission Produce, Inc.

AVOยทNASDAQ

$11.08

+2.8%
Consumer DefensiveFood Distribution

Mission Produce, Inc. engages in sourcing, producing, packaging, and distributing avocados in the United States and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Marketing and Distribution, and International Farming. It also provides value-added services, including ripening, bagging, custom packing, and logistical management. The company serves retail, wholesale, and foodservice customers. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Oxnard, California.

At a Glance

Live Snapshot
Market Cap$785.42M
EPS0.5300
P/E Ratio20.91
Earnings Date06/04/2026

Intrinsic Alpha Methodology

Thesis Lenses

Signal ยท Driver ยท Risk

Signal

High confidence

Valuation multiple is mid-range (P/E 20.9).

Valuation inputs: P/E 20.9, earnings yield +4.8%, momentum +2.8%.

If multiples stay elevated while momentum fades, downside repricing risk rises.

Driver

High confidence

Return profile is soft (ROE +6.4%, ROIC +5.4%).

Profitability stack: net margin +2.7%, ROE +6.4%, ROIC +5.4%.

Quality deterioration often appears in margins before it shows up in headline EPS.

Risk

High confidence

Risk profile is balanced but has notable pressure points to monitor.

Risk factors: liabilities/assets +36.9%, momentum +2.8%, net margin +2.7%.

Higher leverage with weak momentum and thin margins can amplify drawdown severity.

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Mission Produce, Inc. Market vs Earnings Trajectory

AVO ยท NASDAQ
Current Price
$11.08
EPS (TTM)
$0.46

Performance Analysis

EPS Growth

+5231.0%

Strong earnings growth indicates robust business expansion and improving profitability.

Price-EPS Relationship

Aligned

Stock price is moving in line with earnings growthโ€”a healthy sign of fundamental-driven valuation.

Stock Price Change

+4.7%

Over the 1Y period, stock price has increased by 4.7%.

P/E Ratio (TTM)

20.9x

Moderate P/E ratio suggests fair market valuation relative to earnings.

Key Insight

Strong earnings growth (+5231.0%) is outpacing price appreciation (+4.7%), potentially indicating an attractive entry point as the market may not have fully recognized the improving fundamentals.

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Mission Produce, Inc. Fair Value Envelope

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Our analysis suggests that AVO has a fair value of HIDDEN per share in the Base Case projection. With shares currently trading at $11.08, this represents a potential HIDDEN relative to our calculated worth for Mission Produce, Inc..

Intrinsic Value
Current Price: $11.08
3Y-208.0%
5Y+29.0%
10Y-49.0%
3Y+33.0%
5Y+61.0%
10Y+62.0%
3Y-209.0%
5Y+31.0%
10Y-48.0%
3Y+152.0%
5Y+12.0%
10Y+171.0%
3Y-243.0%
5Y+221.0%
10Y+576.0%
3Y+12.0%
5Y+26.0%
10Y+58.0%
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Mission Produce, Inc. Profit Bridge

AVO ยท NASDAQ
Revenue1.39B
Cost of Goods Sold (1.23B)
Gross Profit160.70M
Operating Expenses (95.50M)
Operating Income71.50M
Interest Expense (9.40M)
Other Income/Expense-9.60M
Pretax Income61.90M
Income Tax (21.40M)
Net Income37.70M
Net Income
37.70M

Profitability Analysis

Gross Margin

11.6%

Thin margins leave little room for error. Cost management and pricing strategy are critical.

Operating Margin

5.1%

Acceptable margins but limited operational leverage. Operating expense control is important.

Net Profit Margin

2.7%

Minimal profitability after all expenses. Limited financial flexibility for reinvestment or shareholder returns.

Effective Tax Rate

34.6%

Higher tax burden may reflect limited tax optimization or operations in high-tax jurisdictions.

Profitability Insight

Efficient profit conversion: Minimal margin compression from gross to net indicates lean operations and favorable tax/interest environment.

11.55%
Gross Profit Margin
-6%
3Y+35.0%
5Y-20.0%
10Y+84.0%
5.14%
Operating Profit Margin
-3%
3Y-244.0%
5Y-35.0%
10Y+136.0%
2.71%
Net Profit Margin
-9%
3Y-182.0%
5Y-19.0%
10Y-68.0%
6.42%
Return on Equity
-4%
3Y-193.0%
5Y+6.0%
10Y-72.0%
3.84%
Return on Assets
2%
3Y-197.0%
5Y+4.0%
10Y-67.0%
5.40%
Return on Invested Capital
3Y-215.0%
5Y-15.0%
10Y+99.0%
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Mission Produce, Inc. Cash Conversion Engine

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Net Income40.50M
Depreciation & Amortization34.60M
Stock-Based Compensation8.80M
Change in Working Capital-7.20M
Others10.00M
Capital Expenditures-51.40M
Free Cash Flow37.20M

Cash Flow Quality Analysis

FCF Conversion Rate

91.9%

Strong cash conversion. Most reported earnings translate into actual cash flow, suggesting solid fundamentals.

CapEx Intensity

58.0%

Capital-intensive operations require significant reinvestment. Monitor whether CapEx is maintenance or growth-oriented.

FCF Growth Trend

-39.2%

Significant FCF decline raises concerns. Urgent review needed of operational performance and capital allocation.

Working Capital Impact

-$7.20M

Minimal working capital impact on FCF. Changes in operating assets and liabilities well-managed.

Cash Flow Quality Insight

Solid cash generation: Positive free cash flow with reasonable earnings quality provides financial flexibility for growth investments, debt reduction, or shareholder returns.

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Mission Produce, Inc. Funding & Solvency Profile

AVO ยท NASDAQ
Cash & Cash Equivalents44.80M
Net Receivables117.30M
Inventory99.30M
Other Current Assets12.20M
Total Current Assets274 M
Property, Plant & Equipment609.40M
Goodwill & Intangible Assets39.40M
Long-Term Investments36.60M
Other Non-Current Assets28.20M
Total Non-Current Assets674 M
Total Assets
997.70M

Financial Health Analysis

Current Ratio

1.86x

Strong liquidity. The company has adequate resources to meet short-term liabilities.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio

0.61x

Balanced capital structure with moderate leverage. Equity exceeds debt, suggesting healthy financial stability.

Working Capital

127 M

Strong working capital position provides significant operational flexibility and financial cushion.

Asset Composition

27% Current

Capital-intensive business with significant long-term investments in property, equipment, or intangibles.

Financial Health Insight

Strong financial foundation: Excellent liquidity combined with conservative leverage suggests the company is well-positioned to weather economic uncertainties and fund growth opportunities.

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Mission Produce, Inc. Street Expectations Map

AVO ยท NASDAQ

Wall Street analysts project that AVO stock may rise significantly over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 19.00, with estimates ranging from a low of 15.00 to a high of 27.00.

Lowest Target
15.00
35.38%
Consensus Target
19.00
71.48%
Highest Target
27.00
143.68%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 19.00, with estimates ranging from a low of 15.00 to a high of 27.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

+71.5%

Substantial upside potential. Analysts see significant value gap, suggesting the stock may be materially undervalued at current levels.

Analyst Agreement

63.2% spread

High uncertainty. Very wide target spread indicates significant disagreement among analystsโ€”major valuation uncertainty or transformation underway.

Analyst Conviction

Low

High uncertainty: Wide dispersion indicates analysts struggle to agree on valuationโ€”proceed with caution and independent analysis.

Market Sentiment Insight

High risk, high reward: Substantial upside potential exists, but wide analyst disagreement signals execution risk or unclear catalysts. Thorough due diligence essential before committing capital.

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Mission Produce, Inc. Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $34.84M worth of AVO shares, with no selling activity reported.

3 Months

Bought

221.0K

2.63M

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+2.6M

+$2.63M

3-6 Months

Bought

2.5M

30.34M

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+30.3M

+$30.34M

6-9 Months

Bought

156.7K

1.88M

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+1.9M

+$1.88M

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

Top Buyers

1
GHVL

Globalharvest Holdings Venture Ltd

10 Percent Owner

2.9M sharesโ€ข27 transactions

$34.84M

Top Sellers

No selling activity

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bullish

Strong bullish signal with $34.84M net buying. Insiders are aggressively accumulating shares, suggesting significant confidence in future prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

โˆž:1

Perfect buy/sell ratio. Only buying activity with zero sellingโ€”the most bullish possible insider signal.

Recent Trend (3 Months)

$2.63M

Very strong recent buying momentum. Recent insider purchases significantly outpace sales, suggesting near-term optimism.

Insider Participation

High Buying

1 insider buyers vs. 0 sellers. Broad-based buying across management team suggests widespread confidence.

Insider Activity Insight

Unanimous insider buying: Zero selling combined with active buying is rare and typically very bullish. Insiders appear to see significant upside with limited downside risk.

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avo Dividend History

AVO
10Y CAGR +0%
Latest $0
Annual $0
Stable dividend payments
Last Period: +0%