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.

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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.
  • 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 36.68%, CALM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CALM has a Return On Equity of 42.84%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CALM outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 37.57%, CALM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CALM is significantly above the industry average of 7.17%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (31.96%) for CALM is below the current ROIC(37.57%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 36.68%
ROE 42.84%
ROIC 37.57%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of CALM (27.37%) is better than 98.85% of its industry peers.
  • CALM's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • With an excellent Operating Margin value of 34.15%, 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 Gross Margin of 41.92%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CALM outperforms 96.55% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CALM has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 34.15%
PM (TTM) 27.37%
GM 41.92%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20 30 40

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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.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, CALM has less shares outstanding
  • 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.
CALM Yearly Shares OutstandingCALM Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

  • CALM has an Altman-Z score of 9.54. This indicates that CALM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • CALM has a Altman-Z score of 9.54. This is amongst the best in the industry. CALM outperforms 96.55% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 9.54
ROIC/WACC4.16
WACC9.03%
CALM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCALM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 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 8.02 indicates that CALM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • CALM has a better Current ratio (8.02) than 97.70% of its industry peers.
  • CALM has a Quick Ratio of 6.46. This indicates that CALM is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • CALM has a Quick ratio of 6.46. This is amongst the best in the industry. CALM outperforms 97.70% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 8.02
Quick Ratio 6.46
CALM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCALM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. CALM Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 93.70% 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.
  • Looking at the last year, CALM shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 36.60%.
  • 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)93.7%
EPS 3Y109.59%
EPS 5Y132.15%
EPS Q2Q%-52.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)36.6%
Revenue growth 3Y33.85%
Revenue growth 5Y25.82%
Sales Q2Q%-19.4%

3.2 Future

  • CALM is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -37.32% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to decrease by -8.75% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-66.8%
EPS Next 2Y-57.19%
EPS Next 3Y-37.32%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-27.43%
Revenue Next 2Y-19.53%
Revenue Next 3Y-8.75%
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 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 5 10 15 20

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4. CALM Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 3.32, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of CALM.
  • CALM's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CALM is cheaper than 97.70% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CALM is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.54, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.19 indicates a rather expensive valuation of CALM.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CALM indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CALM is cheaper than 63.22% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.70. CALM is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.32
Fwd PE 17.19
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 cheaply inside the industry as 98.85% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • 98.85% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CALM, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 3.2
EV/EBITDA 1.14
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 -37.32% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.03
EPS Next 2Y-57.19%
EPS Next 3Y-37.32%

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5. CALM Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • CALM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.56%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.48, CALM pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, CALM pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.56%

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
CALM Yearly Dividends per shareCALM Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2018 2019 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2 4 6 8

5.3 Sustainability

  • CALM pays out 36.69% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP36.69%
EPS Next 2Y-57.19%
EPS Next 3Y-37.32%
CALM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCALM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 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

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CALM Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

CAL-MAINE FOODS INC

NASDAQ:CALM (3/24/2026, 4:10:07 PM)

After market: 78.6 0 (0%)

78.6

+1.53 (+1.99%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)01-07
Earnings (Next)04-01
Inst Owners90.11%
Inst Owner Change-2.41%
Ins Owners6.08%
Ins Owner Change0.47%
Market Cap3.75B
Revenue(TTM)4.21B
Net Income(TTM)1.15B
Analysts74.55
Price Target88.83 (13.02%)
Short Float %12.21%
Short Ratio4.23
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.56%
Yearly Dividend6.77
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP36.69%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date01-28
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-6.48%
Min EPS beat(2)-20.75%
Max EPS beat(2)7.78%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.35%
Min EPS beat(4)-20.75%
Max EPS beat(4)18.25%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)7.94%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-5.57%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-3.68%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-7.26%
Min Revenue beat(2)-8.71%
Max Revenue beat(2)-5.81%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.58%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.71%
Max Revenue beat(4)14.91%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)6.29%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)5.29%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.21%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-12.91%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-19.32%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-63.21%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-20.21%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.3%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-25.7%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.59%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-12.69%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.32
Fwd PE 17.19
P/S 0.89
P/FCF 3.2
P/OCF 2.76
P/B 1.39
P/tB 1.47
EV/EBITDA 1.14
EPS(TTM)23.67
EY30.11%
EPS(NY)4.57
Fwd EY5.82%
FCF(TTM)24.56
FCFY31.24%
OCF(TTM)28.5
OCFY36.26%
SpS88.42
BVpS56.48
TBVpS53.5
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.03
Graham Number173.44
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 36.68%
ROE 42.84%
ROCE 49.19%
ROIC 37.57%
ROICexc 61.53%
ROICexgc 66.85%
OM 34.15%
PM (TTM) 27.37%
GM 41.92%
FCFM 27.77%
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 Turnover1.34
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 173.94%
Cap/Sales 4.46%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 87.78%
Profit Quality 101.48%
Current Ratio 8.02
Quick Ratio 6.46
Altman-Z 9.54
F-Score9
WACC9.03%
ROIC/WACC4.16
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)93.7%
EPS 3Y109.59%
EPS 5Y132.15%
EPS Q2Q%-52.35%
EPS Next Y-66.8%
EPS Next 2Y-57.19%
EPS Next 3Y-37.32%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)36.6%
Revenue growth 3Y33.85%
Revenue growth 5Y25.82%
Sales Q2Q%-19.4%
Revenue Next Year-27.43%
Revenue Next 2Y-19.53%
Revenue Next 3Y-8.75%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y93.22%
EBIT growth 3Y120.66%
EBIT growth 5Y200.22%
EBIT Next Year-59.82%
EBIT Next 3Y-33.53%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y160.51%
FCF growth 3Y170.39%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y129.44%
OCF growth 3Y113.3%
OCF growth 5Y75.48%

CAL-MAINE FOODS INC / CALM Fundamental Analysis FAQ

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


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


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


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for CALM stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CAL-MAINE FOODS INC (CALM) is expected to decline by -66.8% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for CALM stock?

The dividend rating of CAL-MAINE FOODS INC (CALM) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 36.69%.