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CAL-MAINE FOODS INC (CALM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:CALM - US1280302027 - Common Stock

110.64 USD
-0.37 (-0.33%)
Last: 9/12/2025, 8:00:02 PM
110.64 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 9/12/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

8

CALM gets a fundamental rating of 8 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 89 industry peers in the Food Products industry. CALM gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on CALM. These ratings would make CALM suitable 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.
In the past year CALM had a positive cash flow from operations.
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

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 39.55%, CALM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of CALM (47.65%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of CALM (42.26%) is better than 98.88% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CALM is above the industry average of 28.32%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (42.26%) for CALM is above the 3 year average (31.96%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 39.55%
ROE 47.65%
ROIC 42.26%
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

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 28.63%, CALM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.88% of the companies in the same industry.
CALM's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CALM's Operating Margin of 36.05% is amongst the best of the industry. CALM outperforms 98.88% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CALM has grown nicely.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 43.43%, CALM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.75% of the companies in the same industry.
CALM's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 36.05%
PM (TTM) 28.63%
GM 43.43%
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.
The number of shares outstanding for CALM has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
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

An Altman-Z score of 10.98 indicates that CALM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 10.98, CALM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.26% of the companies in the same industry.
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 10.98
ROIC/WACC4.86
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

A Current Ratio of 6.38 indicates that CALM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
CALM has a better Current ratio (6.38) than 96.63% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 5.42 indicates that CALM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
CALM's Quick ratio of 5.42 is amongst the best of the industry. CALM outperforms 96.63% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 6.38
Quick Ratio 5.42
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

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 393.08% over the past year.
CALM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 132.15% yearly.
CALM shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 83.20%.
CALM shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 25.82% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)393.08%
EPS 3Y109.59%
EPS 5Y132.15%
EPS Q2Q%203.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)83.2%
Revenue growth 3Y33.85%
Revenue growth 5Y25.82%
Sales Q2Q%72.23%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, CALM will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -31.80% on average per year.
CALM is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -6.14% yearly.
EPS Next Y-35.12%
EPS Next 2Y-44.63%
EPS Next 3Y-31.8%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-7.25%
Revenue Next 2Y-11.25%
Revenue Next 3Y-6.14%
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.
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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 4.43, the valuation of CALM can be described as very cheap.
CALM's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CALM is cheaper than 96.63% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.30, CALM is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.83 indicates a rather cheap valuation of CALM.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CALM is valued cheaply inside the industry as 98.88% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CALM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.73.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.43
Fwd PE 6.83
CALM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCALM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CALM is valued cheaper than 96.63% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CALM indicates a rather cheap valuation: CALM is cheaper than 93.26% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.05
EV/EBITDA 1.89
CALM Per share dataCALM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The excellent profitability rating of CALM may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as CALM's earnings are expected to decrease with -31.80% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.03
EPS Next 2Y-44.63%
EPS Next 3Y-31.8%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.48%, CALM is a good candidate for dividend investing.
CALM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.03. CALM pays more dividend than 95.51% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, CALM pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.48%

5.2 History

CALM has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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

5.3 Sustainability

CALM pays out 27.07% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP27.07%
EPS Next 2Y-44.63%
EPS Next 3Y-31.8%
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 (9/12/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 110.64 0 (0%)

110.64

-0.37 (-0.33%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)07-22 2025-07-22/amc
Earnings (Next)09-30 2025-09-30
Inst Owners90.9%
Inst Owner Change6.98%
Ins Owners6.39%
Ins Owner Change-2.75%
Market Cap5.37B
Analysts76
Price Target111.69 (0.95%)
Short Float %12.66%
Short Ratio6.16
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.48%
Yearly Dividend6.77
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP27.07%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date08-04 2025-08-04 (2.354)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)5.79%
Min EPS beat(2)-6.68%
Max EPS beat(2)18.25%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)14.81%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.68%
Max EPS beat(4)28.57%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-9.51%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-5.11%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-5.99%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)6.11%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.7%
Max Revenue beat(2)14.91%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)15.52%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.7%
Max Revenue beat(4)25.32%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)7.05%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)6.76%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)5.13%
PT rev (1m)0.15%
PT rev (3m)7.7%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.33%
EPS NQ rev (3m)146.93%
EPS NY rev (1m)87.66%
EPS NY rev (3m)87.66%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.27%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)42.91%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)35.2%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.43
Fwd PE 6.83
P/S 1.26
P/FCF 5.05
P/OCF 4.38
P/B 2.1
P/tB 2.15
EV/EBITDA 1.89
EPS(TTM)24.95
EY22.55%
EPS(NY)16.19
Fwd EY14.63%
FCF(TTM)21.93
FCFY19.82%
OCF(TTM)25.25
OCFY22.82%
SpS87.87
BVpS52.8
TBVpS51.52
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.03
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 39.55%
ROE 47.65%
ROCE 55.34%
ROIC 42.26%
ROICexc 84.77%
ROICexgc 88.74%
OM 36.05%
PM (TTM) 28.63%
GM 43.43%
FCFM 24.95%
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
ROICexcg growth 3Y101.46%
ROICexcg 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 171.51%
Cap/Sales 3.78%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 75.12%
Profit Quality 87.17%
Current Ratio 6.38
Quick Ratio 5.42
Altman-Z 10.98
F-Score9
WACC8.7%
ROIC/WACC4.86
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)393.08%
EPS 3Y109.59%
EPS 5Y132.15%
EPS Q2Q%203.45%
EPS Next Y-35.12%
EPS Next 2Y-44.63%
EPS Next 3Y-31.8%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)83.2%
Revenue growth 3Y33.85%
Revenue growth 5Y25.82%
Sales Q2Q%72.23%
Revenue Next Year-7.25%
Revenue Next 2Y-11.25%
Revenue Next 3Y-6.14%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y397.98%
EBIT growth 3Y120.66%
EBIT growth 5Y200.22%
EBIT Next Year-31.33%
EBIT Next 3Y-30.22%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y249.5%
FCF growth 3Y170.39%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y171.32%
OCF growth 3Y113.3%
OCF growth 5Y75.48%