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Limoneira Co (LMNR)
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12/03/2025: LMNR (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
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Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
2 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $24.5
1 Year Target Price $24.5
| 0 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 4.26% | Avg. Invested days 39 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 12/03/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 255.74M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 24.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 24.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2 | Beta 0.41 | 52 Weeks Range 12.69 - 27.70 | Updated Date 12/3/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 12.69 - 27.70 | Updated Date 12/3/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 2.13% | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.54 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -5.69% | Operating Margin (TTM) -1.29% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -2.87% | Return on Equity (TTM) -4.67% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 222.22 | Enterprise Value 322056491 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.59 |
Enterprise Value 322056491 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.59 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 31.34 | Shares Outstanding 18048294 | Shares Floating 16393807 |
Shares Outstanding 18048294 | Shares Floating 16393807 | ||
Percent Insiders 9.01 | Percent Institutions 58.06 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Limoneira Co
Company Overview
History and Background
Limoneira Co. was founded in 1893 in Santa Paula, California, initially focusing on citrus cultivation. Over time, it expanded its operations to include packing, selling, and marketing citrus fruits, as well as avocado farming and real estate development.
Core Business Areas
- Agribusiness: Cultivation, harvesting, packing, and selling of lemons, avocados, and other specialty crops.
- Real Estate: Development and management of real estate properties, including residential and commercial projects, in the Santa Paula area.
- Lemon Packing and Marketing: Limoneira packs and markets lemons grown both by themselves and by third party growers.
Leadership and Structure
Harold Edwards serves as the President and CEO. The company has a board of directors overseeing strategic direction and corporate governance. Limoneira operates with a functional organizational structure, with departments focused on agribusiness, real estate, sales, and finance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Lemons: Limoneira is a leading producer and supplier of lemons, selling to grocery stores, foodservice distributors, and wholesale customers worldwide. Market share varies by region, but they are considered a significant player in the global lemon market. Competitors include Sunkist Growers, and other citrus producers such as Paramount Citrus.
- Avocados: Limoneira also cultivates and markets avocados, although this segment is smaller than its lemon business. Market share is less significant compared to lemons. Competitors include Calavo Growers and Mission Produce.
- Specialty Citrus and Other Crops: The company also produces oranges, grapefruits, and other specialty crops on a smaller scale. This segment allows them to diversify their product offerings.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The citrus and avocado industries are influenced by factors such as weather patterns, global demand, trade regulations, and consumer preferences for healthy foods. Demand for lemons and avocados has been generally increasing in recent years.
Positioning
Limoneira is positioned as a vertically integrated agribusiness company, controlling the entire value chain from cultivation to distribution. Its land holdings and long history provide a competitive advantage.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global citrus fruit market is estimated to be worth billions of dollars. The global avocado market is also worth billions of dollars. Limoneira is positioned to capture a small but significant share of these markets through its lemon and avocado production and distribution capabilities.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Vertically integrated operations
- Extensive land holdings
- Established brand reputation
- Diversified product portfolio (lemons, avocados, specialty citrus)
- Strategic location in California
Weaknesses
- Exposure to weather-related risks (drought, frost)
- Fluctuations in commodity prices
- Labor costs
- Dependence on a limited number of key customers
- Real estate development can be cyclical
Opportunities
- Expanding into new geographic markets
- Developing new lemon-based products
- Increasing avocado production
- Acquiring additional land for cultivation
- Leveraging sustainability practices to attract consumers
Threats
- Competition from other citrus and avocado producers
- Changes in trade regulations and tariffs
- Pest and disease outbreaks
- Water scarcity
- Economic downturn impacting consumer spending
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Sunkist Growers (Private Company)
- Calavo Growers (CVGW)
- Mission Produce (AVO)
Competitive Landscape
Limoneira's competitive advantages include its vertically integrated operations and established brand. Disadvantages may include its relatively smaller size compared to some competitors.
Major Acquisitions
Oxnard Lemon Packing Facility
- Year: 2016
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 4.5
- Strategic Rationale: Increased lemon packing capacity and expanded market presence in the Oxnard region.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Limoneira's historical growth has been influenced by factors such as lemon and avocado production volumes, market prices, and real estate development activities. Note that this data is not dynamic and would need to be updated regularly from financial reports.
Future Projections: Future growth projections would be based on analyst estimates, taking into account factors such as industry trends and Limoneira's strategic initiatives. Note that this data is not dynamic and would need to be updated regularly from financial reports.
Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives may include acquisitions, expansions of production capacity, or investments in new technologies.
Summary
Limoneira Co. is a vertically integrated agribusiness with a strong presence in the lemon market. Its extensive land holdings and established brand are strengths. However, it faces risks from weather-related events and commodity price fluctuations. Expansion into new markets and development of new products could drive future growth. The company needs to be more focused on avocados for growth.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
- Investor Presentations
- Industry Reports
- Press Releases
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market share data is approximate and may vary. Financial data should be verified with official company filings.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
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About Limoneira Co
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Santa Paula, CA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2001-11-08 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Harold S. Edwards | ||
Sector Consumer Defensive | Industry Farm Products | Full time employees 241 | Website https://www.limoneira.com |
Full time employees 241 | Website https://www.limoneira.com | ||
Limoneira Company operates as an agribusiness and real estate development company in the United States and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Fresh Lemons, Lemon Packing, Avocados, and Other Agribusiness. It grows, processes, packs, markets, and sells lemons. The company also grows avocado, oranges, and specialty citrus and other crops, including Moro blood oranges, Cara Cara oranges, Valencia oranges, Minneola tangelos, Star Ruby grapefruit, pummelos, and wine grapes. It has lemons planted primarily in Ventura, San Luis Obispo, and San Bernardino Counties in California; and Jujuy, Argentina, as well in Yuma County, Arizona, and La Serena, Chile; avocados planted in Ventura County; oranges planted in Tulare County, California; and wine grapes and other crops. In addition, the company rents residential housing units and commercial office buildings, as well as leases land to third-party agricultural tenants. Further, it is involved in the organic recycling operations; provision of farm management services; and development of land parcels, multi-family housing, and single-family homes. The company markets and sells its lemons directly to food service, wholesale, and retail customers; avocados, oranges, specialty citrus, and other crops to third-party packing houses; and wine grapes to wine producers. Limoneira Company was founded in 1893 and is headquartered in Santa Paula, California.
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