Mission Produce, Inc.
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Daily timeframeHeadquartered within the consumer defensive sector, Mission Produce, Inc. focuses on Food Distribution services and products. 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. Valued at $1.20B, AVO is a small-cap name in its sector. The company operates through three segments, Marketing and Distribution; International Farming; and Blueberries.
Market Cap
$1.20B
Beta
0.49
P/E (TTM)
42.47
P/E (Fwd)
16.28
EPS (TTM)
$0.32
EPS (Fwd)
$0.83
ROE
4.0%
ROA
3.5%
Cash
$33.0M
Total Debt
$217.7M
Free CF
$33.3M
52W Change
12.6%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Mission Produce, Inc. carries $217.7M in total debt against $33.0M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 6.6x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. Free cash flow comes in at $33.3M, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. ROE of 4.0% points to modest capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 3.5% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has grown from $1.05B (2022) to $1.39B (2025), reflecting a 33% increase over the period.
With a beta below 0.7, Mission Produce, Inc. typically sees smaller price swings than the overall market, offering a degree of stability during turbulent periods. Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing AVO's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.