CAL-MAINE FOODS INC (CALM) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:CALM • US1280302027
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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.
- In the past year CALM had a positive cash flow from operations.
- CALM had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- CALM had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 22.14%, CALM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.85% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 25.74%, CALM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.70% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of CALM (21.89%) is better than 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 6.78%.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- CALM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CALM is creating value.
- CALM has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- CALM has less shares outstanding than it did 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
- An Altman-Z score of 8.81 indicates that CALM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- CALM has a Altman-Z score of 8.81. This is amongst the best in the industry. CALM outperforms 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 | 8.81 |
ROIC/WACC2.45
WACC8.94%
2.3 Liquidity
- CALM has a Current Ratio of 8.21. This indicates that CALM is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- CALM has a Current ratio of 8.21. This is amongst the best in the industry. CALM outperforms 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 better Quick ratio (6.58) than 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%.
- CALM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 132.15% yearly.
- The Revenue has decreased by -8.85% in the past year.
- CALM shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 25.82% yearly.
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.
- CALM is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -9.89% yearly.
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
- 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.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. CALM Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 5.36, 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 95.40% of the companies in the same industry.
- CALM is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.79, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.91, CALM is valued on the expensive side.
- 60.92% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CALM, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 38.88, CALM is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.91 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 98.85% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CALM, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CALM indicates a rather cheap valuation: CALM is cheaper than 96.55% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.06 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.82 |
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
- CALM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.89%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.22, CALM has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- 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 been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
- 55.29% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CALM. 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
76.96
-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 Cap3.65B
Revenue(TTM)3.46B
Net Income(TTM)695.03M
Analysts74.55
Price Target89.03 (15.68%)
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 | 5.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.91 | ||
| P/S | 1.05 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.06 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.1 | ||
| P/B | 1.35 | ||
| P/tB | 1.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.82 |
EPS(TTM)14.35
EY18.65%
EPS(NY)4.3
Fwd EY5.58%
FCF(TTM)15.2
FCFY19.76%
OCF(TTM)18.78
OCFY24.41%
SpS73.08
BVpS56.99
TBVpS54.03
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.04
Graham Number135.649 (76.26%)
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 | 8.81 |
F-Score6
WACC8.94%
ROIC/WACC2.45
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 5.36 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.35.
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.