CAL-MAINE FOODS INC (CALM) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:CALM • US1280302027
Current stock price
76.24 USD
+0.06 (+0.08%)
At close:
77.2743 USD
+1.03 (+1.36%)
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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
- In the past year CALM was profitable.
- In the past year CALM had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years CALM has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years CALM always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- CALM has a better Return On Assets (22.14%) than 98.85% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 25.74%, CALM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.70% of the companies in the same industry.
- CALM has a better Return On Invested Capital (21.89%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CALM is significantly above the industry average of 6.75%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (31.96%) for CALM is well above the current ROIC(21.89%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| 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
- The Profit Margin of CALM (20.07%) is better than 94.25% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CALM has grown nicely.
- The Operating Margin of CALM (24.23%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CALM has grown nicely.
- The Gross Margin of CALM (33.77%) is better 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
- CALM has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
- The number of shares outstanding for CALM has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for CALM has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- CALM has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
- CALM has an Altman-Z score of 8.75. This indicates that CALM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 8.75, CALM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.55% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.75 |
ROIC/WACC2.44
WACC8.98%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 8.21 indicates that CALM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- CALM has a better Current ratio (8.21) 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.
- With an excellent Quick ratio value of 6.58, CALM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.70% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 8.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 6.58 |
3. CALM Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for CALM have decreased strongly by -29.07% in the last year.
- CALM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 132.15% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, CALM shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -8.85% in the last year.
- 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
- Based on estimates for the next years, CALM will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -38.79% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to decrease by -9.89% 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-26.42%
Revenue Next 2Y-17.27%
Revenue Next 3Y-9.89%
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.
- 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
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 5.31 indicates a rather cheap valuation of CALM.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CALM indicates a rather cheap valuation: CALM is cheaper than 95.40% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.42. CALM is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 17.75, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of CALM.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CALM is valued a bit cheaper than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
- CALM is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.24, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.75 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CALM indicates a rather cheap valuation: CALM is cheaper than 98.85% of the companies listed 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 90.80% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.78 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- CALM has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A cheap valuation may be justified as CALM's earnings are expected to decrease with -38.79% in the coming years.
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
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.89%, CALM has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- CALM's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.22.
- CALM's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.89% |
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
76.24
+0.06 (+0.08%)
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 Change0.22%
Ins Owners6.12%
Ins Owner Change0.4%
Market Cap3.61B
Revenue(TTM)3.46B
Net Income(TTM)695.03M
Analysts74.55
Price Target89.03 (16.78%)
Short Float %12.12%
Short Ratio5.09
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.89% |
Yearly Dividend6.77
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP55.29%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date04-29 2026-04-29 (0.36)
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)-0.53%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.33%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.43%
EPS NY rev (3m)-18.39%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.77%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.01%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.38%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.81%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.75 | ||
| P/S | 1.04 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.01 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.06 | ||
| P/B | 1.34 | ||
| P/tB | 1.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.78 |
EPS(TTM)14.35
EY18.82%
EPS(NY)4.3
Fwd EY5.64%
FCF(TTM)15.2
FCFY19.94%
OCF(TTM)18.78
OCFY24.64%
SpS73.08
BVpS56.99
TBVpS54.03
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.04
Graham Number135.649 (77.92%)
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 | 8.75 |
F-Score6
WACC8.98%
ROIC/WACC2.44
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-26.42%
Revenue Next 2Y-17.27%
Revenue Next 3Y-9.89%
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 5.31 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.34.
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.