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CAL-MAINE FOODS INC (CALM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:CALM - US1280302027 - Common Stock

86.37 USD
+0.76 (+0.89%)
Last: 11/21/2025, 8:15:25 PM
86.75 USD
+0.38 (+0.44%)
After Hours: 11/21/2025, 8:15:25 PM
Fundamental Rating

8

Taking everything into account, CALM scores 8 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CALM was compared to 88 industry peers in the Food Products industry. CALM has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on CALM. This makes CALM very considerable for value and quality investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CALM was profitable.
CALM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
CALM had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years CALM had a positive operating cash flow.
CALM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCALM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

CALM's Return On Assets of 39.71% is amongst the best of the industry. CALM outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 47.07%, CALM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of CALM (41.57%) is better than 98.85% of its industry peers.
CALM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 31.96%. This is above the industry average of 28.38%.
The 3 year average ROIC (31.96%) for CALM is below the current ROIC(41.57%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 39.71%
ROE 47.07%
ROIC 41.57%
ROA(3y)30.35%
ROA(5y)20.1%
ROE(3y)36.71%
ROE(5y)24.47%
ROIC(3y)31.96%
ROIC(5y)N/A
CALM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCALM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of CALM (28.86%) is better than 98.85% of its industry peers.
CALM's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 36.21%, CALM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.85% of the companies in the same industry.
CALM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of CALM (43.54%) is better than 97.70% of its industry peers.
CALM's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 36.21%
PM (TTM) 28.86%
GM 43.54%
OM growth 3Y64.86%
OM growth 5Y138.61%
PM growth 3Y56.51%
PM growth 5Y83.89%
GM growth 3Y31.21%
GM growth 5Y26.32%
CALM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCALM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CALM is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CALM has less shares outstanding
CALM has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
There is no outstanding debt for CALM. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
CALM Yearly Shares OutstandingCALM Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M
CALM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCALM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

CALM has an Altman-Z score of 9.78. This indicates that CALM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
CALM's Altman-Z score of 9.78 is amongst the best of the industry. CALM outperforms 94.25% of its industry peers.
CALM has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 9.78
ROIC/WACC4.78
WACC8.7%
CALM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCALM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

CALM has a Current Ratio of 6.84. This indicates that CALM is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
CALM has a Current ratio of 6.84. This is amongst the best in the industry. CALM outperforms 96.55% of its industry peers.
CALM has a Quick Ratio of 5.62. This indicates that CALM is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
CALM has a Quick ratio of 5.62. This is amongst the best in the industry. CALM outperforms 95.40% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 6.84
Quick Ratio 5.62
CALM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCALM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CALM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 221.11%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, CALM shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 132.15% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 65.80% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
Measured over the past years, CALM shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 25.82% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)221.11%
EPS 3Y109.59%
EPS 5Y132.15%
EPS Q2Q%34.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)65.8%
Revenue growth 3Y33.85%
Revenue growth 5Y25.82%
Sales Q2Q%17.4%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -33.60% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
Based on estimates for the next years, CALM will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -4.92% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-58.4%
EPS Next 2Y-50.47%
EPS Next 3Y-33.6%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-16.88%
Revenue Next 2Y-13.67%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.92%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
CALM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCALM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1B 2B 3B 4B
CALM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCALM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 5 10 15 20

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

CALM is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 3.32.
98.85% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CALM, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
CALM is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.45, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.11, which indicates a correct valuation of CALM.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CALM is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.26% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CALM to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.46), we can say CALM is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.32
Fwd PE 14.11
CALM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCALM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

97.70% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CALM, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
CALM's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CALM is cheaper than 94.25% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 3.45
EV/EBITDA 1.12
CALM Per share dataCALM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

CALM has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
CALM's earnings are expected to decrease with -33.60% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.03
EPS Next 2Y-50.47%
EPS Next 3Y-33.6%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CALM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.44%, which is a nice return.
In the last 3 months the price of CALM has falen by -25.57%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
CALM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.23. CALM pays more dividend than 87.36% of the companies in the same industry.
CALM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.42.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.44%

5.2 History

CALM has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
The dividend of CALM decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
CALM Yearly Dividends per shareCALM Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2018 2019 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8

5.3 Sustainability

32.04% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CALM. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP32.04%
EPS Next 2Y-50.47%
EPS Next 3Y-33.6%
CALM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCALM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
CALM Dividend Payout.CALM Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CALM Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

CAL-MAINE FOODS INC

NASDAQ:CALM (11/21/2025, 8:15:25 PM)

After market: 86.75 +0.38 (+0.44%)

86.37

+0.76 (+0.89%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)10-01 2025-10-01/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-05 2026-01-05
Inst Owners94.36%
Inst Owner Change-3.33%
Ins Owners5.95%
Ins Owner Change-15.25%
Market Cap4.19B
Revenue(TTM)4.40B
Net Income(TTM)1.27B
Analysts76
Price Target104.04 (20.46%)
Short Float %10.32%
Short Ratio4.45
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.44%
Yearly Dividend6.77
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP32.04%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date10-29 2025-10-29 (1.378)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.25%
Min EPS beat(2)-20.75%
Max EPS beat(2)18.25%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)2.48%
Min EPS beat(4)-20.75%
Max EPS beat(4)19.09%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.34%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-6.71%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-9.88%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.55%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.81%
Max Revenue beat(2)14.91%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)7.74%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.81%
Max Revenue beat(4)24.55%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)7.09%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)5.89%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.66%
PT rev (1m)-4.67%
PT rev (3m)-6.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-50.58%
EPS NY rev (1m)-35.87%
EPS NY rev (3m)20.34%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.65%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-10.82%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.51%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-8.55%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.32
Fwd PE 14.11
P/S 0.95
P/FCF 3.45
P/OCF 3.02
P/B 1.55
P/tB 1.63
EV/EBITDA 1.12
EPS(TTM)26.01
EY30.11%
EPS(NY)6.12
Fwd EY7.09%
FCF(TTM)25.05
FCFY29.01%
OCF(TTM)28.58
OCFY33.08%
SpS90.69
BVpS55.6
TBVpS53
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.03
Graham Number180.39
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 39.71%
ROE 47.07%
ROCE 54.43%
ROIC 41.57%
ROICexc 72.71%
ROICexgc 78.65%
OM 36.21%
PM (TTM) 28.86%
GM 43.54%
FCFM 27.62%
ROA(3y)30.35%
ROA(5y)20.1%
ROE(3y)36.71%
ROE(5y)24.47%
ROIC(3y)31.96%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)56.96%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)59.91%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)41.84%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y101.46%
ROICexgc growth 5Y173.05%
ROICexc growth 3Y102.41%
ROICexc growth 5Y174.29%
OM growth 3Y64.86%
OM growth 5Y138.61%
PM growth 3Y56.51%
PM growth 5Y83.89%
GM growth 3Y31.21%
GM growth 5Y26.32%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover1.38
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 168.04%
Cap/Sales 3.88%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 81.78%
Profit Quality 95.72%
Current Ratio 6.84
Quick Ratio 5.62
Altman-Z 9.78
F-Score9
WACC8.7%
ROIC/WACC4.78
Cap/Depr(3y)181.35%
Cap/Depr(5y)161.95%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.82%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.11%
Profit Quality(3y)97.5%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)221.11%
EPS 3Y109.59%
EPS 5Y132.15%
EPS Q2Q%34.64%
EPS Next Y-58.4%
EPS Next 2Y-50.47%
EPS Next 3Y-33.6%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)65.8%
Revenue growth 3Y33.85%
Revenue growth 5Y25.82%
Sales Q2Q%17.4%
Revenue Next Year-16.88%
Revenue Next 2Y-13.67%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.92%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y218.24%
EBIT growth 3Y120.66%
EBIT growth 5Y200.22%
EBIT Next Year-26.44%
EBIT Next 3Y-30.79%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y110.12%
FCF growth 3Y170.39%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y94.13%
OCF growth 3Y113.3%
OCF growth 5Y75.48%

CAL-MAINE FOODS INC / CALM FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CAL-MAINE FOODS INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 8 / 10 to CALM.


What is the valuation status for CALM stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to CAL-MAINE FOODS INC (CALM). This can be considered as Undervalued.


What is the profitability of CALM stock?

CAL-MAINE FOODS INC (CALM) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CALM stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CAL-MAINE FOODS INC (CALM) is 3.32 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.55.


How financially healthy is CAL-MAINE FOODS INC?

The financial health rating of CAL-MAINE FOODS INC (CALM) is 10 / 10.