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Mission ProduceAVO -2.44%72 EV-to-FCF is 39.33 as of Aug. 25, 2026, which is 128% above its 10-year median of 17.23. GuruFocus rates AVO with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 213 Retail - Defensive companies, Mission Produce ranks worse than 81.69% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Mission Produce's Enterprise Value is $1,349 Mil.
Mission Produce's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $34 Mil. Therefore, Mission Produce's EV-to-FCF for today is 39.33.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mission Produce's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
AVO'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -522.99 Med: 17.23 Max: 1800.08
Current: 39.33
During the past 8 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Mission Produce was 1800.08. The lowest was -522.99. And the median was 17.23.
AVO's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 81.69% of 213
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 15.96
vs AVO: 39.33
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Mission Produce's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Mission Produce's share price for today is $12.81.
Mission Produce's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.320.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Mission Produce EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Mission Produce EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mission Produce's EV-to-FCF can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Mission Produce's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Mission Produce EV-to-FCF vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Mission Produce's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mission Produce's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Mission Produce's current Enterprise Value is $1,349 Mil.
Mission Produce's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $34 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Mission Produce (AVO) has a EV-to-FCF of 39.33 as of Aug. 25, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Mission Produce and its competitors. This is 128% above median its historical median of 17.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Mission Produce ranks #174 out of 213 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 81.7%.
Is Mission Produce's EV-to-FCF too high?
Mission Produce's current EV-to-FCF of 39.33 is 128% above median its 10-year median of 17.23. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.96. Mission Produce's value of 39.33 is 146.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mission Produce ranks #174 out of 213 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Mission Produce has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mission Produce's EV-to-FCF compare to WILC and HFFG?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Mission Produce ranks #174 out of 213 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Mission Produce in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.96. Mission Produce's value of 39.33 is 146.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 17.23 vs. the industry median of 15.96, Mission Produce has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Retail - Defensive companies is 15.96, based on 213 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Mission Produce's current EV-to-FCF of 39.33 is 146.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Mission Produce and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 15.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mission Produce's current EV-to-FCF is 39.33, which is 128% above median its own 10-year median of 17.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mission Produce stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mission Produce (AVO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.34, compared to a current price of $12.81 — trading 4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 39.33, which is 128% above median its 10-year median of 17.23 and 146.4% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 15.96. Mission Produce's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mission Produce (AVO), the current EV-to-FCF is 39.33 as of Aug. 25, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Mission Produce (AVO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mission Produce stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $12.81 is trading 4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.34.
GuruFocus considers Mission Produce to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for AVO:
EV-to-FCF: 39.33 (128% above median its 10-year median of 17.23)
GF Value™: $13.34 vs. price of $12.81 (4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 146.4% above the Retail - Defensive median (#174 of 213)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AVO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mission Produce Inc produces, packs, and distributes mainly Hass avocados to retail, wholesale, and food service customers, offering pre-ripe and ripened fruit tailored to customer specifications through its network of ripening facilities. The Company operates through three segments: Marketing & Distribution, which sources and distributes fruit globally and generates the majority of revenue; International Farming, which owns and operates avocado orchards and supplies fruit mainly to Marketing & Distribution, with operations principally in Peru and Guatemala; and Blueberries, which farms blueberries sold under an exclusive marketing agreement. The Company's operations span Peru, the United States, Guatemala, Mexico, Europe, and Canada.
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