CAL-MAINE FOODS INC (CALM) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:CALM • US1280302027
Current stock price
75.86 USD
+0.84 (+1.12%)
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This CALM fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. CALM Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- CALM had positive earnings in the past year.
- CALM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years CALM has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years CALM had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- CALM has a better Return On Assets (22.14%) than 98.85% of its industry peers.
- CALM has a Return On Equity of 25.74%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CALM outperforms 97.70% of its industry peers.
- CALM's Return On Invested Capital of 21.89% is amongst the best of the industry. CALM outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CALM is significantly above the industry average of 6.76%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (21.89%) for CALM is well below the 3 year average (31.96%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that CALM had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 22.14% | ||
| ROE | 25.74% | ||
| ROIC | 21.89% |
ROA(3y)30.35%
ROA(5y)20.1%
ROE(3y)36.71%
ROE(5y)24.47%
ROIC(3y)31.96%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 20.07%, CALM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- CALM's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 24.23%, CALM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CALM has grown nicely.
- CALM has a better Gross Margin (33.77%) than 80.46% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CALM has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 24.23% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.07% | ||
| GM | 33.77% |
OM growth 3Y64.86%
OM growth 5Y138.61%
PM growth 3Y56.51%
PM growth 5Y83.89%
GM growth 3Y31.21%
GM growth 5Y26.32%
2. CALM Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CALM is creating value.
- The number of shares outstanding for CALM has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, CALM has less shares outstanding
- 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.
2.2 Solvency
- CALM has an Altman-Z score of 8.68. This indicates that CALM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- CALM has a better Altman-Z score (8.68) than 96.55% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.68 |
ROIC/WACC2.46
WACC8.9%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 8.21 indicates that CALM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of CALM (8.21) is better than 97.70% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 6.58 indicates that CALM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- CALM has a Quick ratio of 6.58. This is amongst the best in the industry. CALM outperforms 97.70% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 8.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 6.58 |
3. CALM Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- CALM shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -29.07%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 132.15% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- CALM shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -8.85%.
- 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)-29.07%
EPS 3Y109.59%
EPS 5Y132.15%
EPS Q2Q%-89.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.85%
Revenue growth 3Y33.85%
Revenue growth 5Y25.82%
Sales Q2Q%-52.95%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -38.79% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
- The Revenue is expected to decrease by -8.75% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-67.28%
EPS Next 2Y-58.5%
EPS Next 3Y-38.79%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-26.71%
Revenue Next 2Y-17.78%
Revenue Next 3Y-8.75%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. CALM Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 5.29, the valuation of CALM can be described as very cheap.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CALM is valued cheaper than 95.40% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.38. CALM is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- CALM is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.66.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CALM is valued a bit cheaper than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 38.20. CALM is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.66 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CALM is valued cheaply inside the industry as 98.85% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CALM indicates a rather cheap valuation: CALM is cheaper than 97.70% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.99 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.72 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The excellent profitability rating of CALM may justify a higher PE ratio.
- CALM's earnings are expected to decrease with -38.79% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.04
EPS Next 2Y-58.5%
EPS Next 3Y-38.79%
5. CALM Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- CALM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.85%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.19, CALM has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, CALM has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.85% |
5.2 History
- CALM has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- CALM has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- CALM pays out 55.29% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP55.29%
EPS Next 2Y-58.5%
EPS Next 3Y-38.79%
CALM Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NASDAQ:CALM (4/16/2026, 11:02:47 AM)
75.86
+0.84 (+1.12%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)04-01 2026-04-01/bmo
Earnings (Next)07-20 2026-07-20/amc
Inst Owners93.39%
Inst Owner Change0.02%
Ins Owners6.12%
Ins Owner Change0.4%
Market Cap3.59B
Revenue(TTM)3.46B
Net Income(TTM)695.03M
Analysts74.55
Price Target89.03 (17.36%)
Short Float %12.12%
Short Ratio5.09
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.85% |
Yearly Dividend6.77
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP55.29%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date01-28 2026-01-28 (0.723)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)18.84%
Min EPS beat(2)7.78%
Max EPS beat(2)29.9%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)8.8%
Min EPS beat(4)-20.75%
Max EPS beat(4)29.9%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)12.39%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-4.63%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.54%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.43%
Min Revenue beat(2)-8.71%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.85%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.56%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.71%
Max Revenue beat(4)14.91%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)6.58%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.6%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.33%
PT rev (1m)0.23%
PT rev (3m)-12.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.44%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-39.17%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.43%
EPS NY rev (3m)-18.39%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.77%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-10%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.62%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-9.77%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.66 | ||
| P/S | 1.04 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.99 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.04 | ||
| P/B | 1.33 | ||
| P/tB | 1.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.72 |
EPS(TTM)14.35
EY18.92%
EPS(NY)4.3
Fwd EY5.66%
FCF(TTM)15.2
FCFY20.04%
OCF(TTM)18.78
OCFY24.76%
SpS73.08
BVpS56.99
TBVpS54.03
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.04
Graham Number135.649 (78.81%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 22.14% | ||
| ROE | 25.74% | ||
| ROCE | 28.67% | ||
| ROIC | 21.89% | ||
| ROICexc | 36.11% | ||
| ROICexgc | 39.21% | ||
| OM | 24.23% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.07% | ||
| GM | 33.77% | ||
| FCFM | 20.8% |
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-Score6
Asset Turnover1.1
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 147.6% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.9% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 93.31% | ||
| Profit Quality | 103.64% | ||
| Current Ratio | 8.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 6.58 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.68 |
F-Score6
WACC8.9%
ROIC/WACC2.46
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)-29.07%
EPS 3Y109.59%
EPS 5Y132.15%
EPS Q2Q%-89.79%
EPS Next Y-67.28%
EPS Next 2Y-58.5%
EPS Next 3Y-38.79%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.85%
Revenue growth 3Y33.85%
Revenue growth 5Y25.82%
Sales Q2Q%-52.95%
Revenue Next Year-26.71%
Revenue Next 2Y-17.78%
Revenue Next 3Y-8.75%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-31.71%
EBIT growth 3Y120.66%
EBIT growth 5Y200.22%
EBIT Next Year-60.89%
EBIT Next 3Y-35.21%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y190.78%
FCF growth 3Y170.39%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y125.81%
OCF growth 3Y113.3%
OCF growth 5Y75.48%
CAL-MAINE FOODS INC / CALM Fundamental Analysis 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 of CAL-MAINE FOODS INC (CALM) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to CAL-MAINE FOODS INC (CALM). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is CAL-MAINE FOODS INC (CALM) stock?
CAL-MAINE FOODS INC (CALM) has a profitability rating of 10 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of CAL-MAINE FOODS INC (CALM) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CAL-MAINE FOODS INC (CALM) is 5.29 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.33.
What is the earnings growth outlook for CAL-MAINE FOODS INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CAL-MAINE FOODS INC (CALM) is expected to decline by -67.28% in the next year.