Mission Produce (AVO) Stock Fundamentals, Analysis & Risk Signals

Health score, price, valuation, risk signals, and key metrics at a glance.

Mission Produce

NasdaqGS•Consumer Defensive•Food Distribution

$12.39-0.42(-0.03%)After hours

Market Cap

$1.06B

P/E

663.3x

P/S

0.8x

P/B

1.4x

Mission Produce, Inc. engages in the sourcing, farming, packaging, marketing, and distribution of avocados, mangoes, and blueberries to food retailers, wholesalers, and foodservice customers in the United States and internationally. The company operates through three segments, Marketing and Distribution; International Farming; and Blueberries. It also provides ripening, bagging, custom packing, logistical management, and quality assurance services. In addition, the company offers merchandising and promotional support, and insights on market trends, and training services. Mission Produce, Inc. was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Oxnard, California.

How this company scores

WeakMetricSide Score: 30/100

Grade capped at D — Interest coverage below 1× (0.1x) — earnings cannot cover interest. Strongest: Cash & Earnings Quality (11/25); weakest: Growth (4/25).

Profitability7/25

Growth4/25

Balance Sheet & Red Flags8/25

Cash & Earnings Quality11/25

Strengths

Cash-backed earningsImproving margins

Grade capped at D

Interest coverage below 1× (0.1x) — earnings cannot cover interest.

Valuation vs. 5-year range

Today's multiple positioned against its own trailing range — a visual premium/discount check.

P/E · 663.3x5y range 21.3x – 663.3x

Currently above its 13-quarter median.

P/S · 0.8x5y range 0.5x – 1.1x

Currently near its 18-quarter median.

P/B · 1.4x5y range 1.3x – 2.5x

Watch items

Data-driven signals worth keeping an eye on across the last 8 quarters

High Risk

Margin Pressure

Red Flag

Operating margins dropped 60.2% over recent quarters — a sharp decline suggesting serious cost or pricing challenges.

Earnings Quality

Red Flag

Free cash flow has been negative in 5 of the last 8 quarters — earnings are not translating to cash.

Price & Volume

Market Cap $1.06B

Metrics at a Glance

as of July 2026

Revenue & Profit

Revenue, EBITDA, operating income, net income, EPS, and shares

TTM Revenue: $1.34B
Q. Revenue: $450.00M
TTM EBITDA: $65.30M
TTM Op. Income: $24.00M
Q. Op. Income: $500,000
TTM Net Income: $1.60M
Q. Net Income: $-6.50M
EPS: $-0.08
Shares Out.: $82.85M

$1.34B in TTM revenue declined 6.2% YoY, reaching $450.00M last quarter. TTM EBITDA of $65.30M and TTM operating income of $24.00M show growth is flowing through to the bottom line. TTM net income of $1.60M means revenue is converting into profit. Over the past year, TTM revenue is down 6% — an improving trend.

Margins

Gross, EBITDA, operating, and net margin trends

Gross Margin: 9.9%
EBITDA Margin: 3.4%
Op. Margin: 0.1%
Net Margin: -1.4%

Op. margin of 0.1% is down 5.8% YoY — costs are rising relative to revenue. Net margin at -1.4% and gross margin of 9.9% show how much of each revenue dollar survives to profit. Over the past year, operating margin is down 98% — an improving trend.

Price Ratios

P/E, P/S, P/B, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and earnings yield

P/E Ratio: 663.3x
P/S Ratio: 0.8x
P/B Ratio: 1.4x

At 663.3x P/E, the stock trades above typical market levels — the market expects above-average growth. P/S of 0.8x and P/B of 1.4x provide additional context. P/E sits above typical market levels while revenue growth is below 5%. Across the last 8 quarters, P/E has risen for 3 consecutive quarters — a weakening trend.

Assets & Liabilities

Total assets, cash, debt, book value, and leverage

Total Assets: $1.61B
Cash: $47.10M
Long-Term Debt: $388.90M
Book Value: $764.00M
D/E Ratio: 0.5
Debt/EBITDA: 25.3

With $1.61B in assets and $388.90M in long-term debt, D/E is 0.5and book value is $764.00M — a conservative capital structure with a cushion to weather downturns. Across the last 8 quarters, debt/equity has risen for 3 consecutive quarters — a weakening trend.

Cash Flow

Operating cash flow, free cash flow, FCF margin, and earnings quality

Op. Cash Flow: $-4.90M
TTM Free Cash Flow: $-2.30M
FCF Margin: -0.2%
FCF / Net Income: -1.4

TTM FCF of $-2.30M on $-4.90M in operating cash flow. The FCF / Net Income ratio of -1.4x means the business consumes cash — it is not yet self-funding. Across the last 8 quarters, free cash flow has fallen for 2 consecutive quarters — a weakening trend.