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

  • 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.
  • 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

  • CALM has a better Return On Assets (22.14%) than 98.85% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of CALM (25.74%) is better than 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.
  • CALM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 31.96%. This is significantly above the industry average of 6.78%.
  • 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 RankSector 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
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

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 20.07%, CALM belongs to the top 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.
  • CALM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 33.77%, CALM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.46% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CALM has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector 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%
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.
  • CALM has less shares outstanding than it did 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 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 8.68. 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 8.68, CALM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.55% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 8.68
ROIC/WACC2.46
WACC8.9%
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

  • 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 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.
  • CALM has a better Quick ratio (6.58) than 97.70% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 8.21
Quick Ratio 6.58
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

  • 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
  • Looking at the last year, CALM shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -8.85% in the last year.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 25.82% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
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
  • Based on estimates for the next years, CALM will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -9.89% on average per year.
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.
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

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 5.23, the valuation of CALM can be described as very cheap.
  • 95.40% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CALM, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.95, CALM is valued rather cheaply.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 17.49, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of CALM.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CALM is valued a bit cheaper than 63.22% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 38.68, CALM is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.23
Fwd PE 17.49
CALM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCALM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CALM is valued cheaper than 98.85% 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 96.55% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 4.94
EV/EBITDA 1.73
CALM Per share dataCALM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

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 -38.79% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.04
EPS Next 2Y-58.5%
EPS Next 3Y-38.79%

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5. CALM Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • CALM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.89%.
  • CALM's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.22.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, CALM has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector 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
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 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 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 (4/20/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 75.48 +0.36 (+0.48%)

75.12

-1.48 (-1.93%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)04-01
Earnings (Next)07-20
Inst Owners93.39%
Inst Owner Change0.22%
Ins Owners6.12%
Ins Owner Change0.4%
Market Cap3.56B
Revenue(TTM)3.46B
Net Income(TTM)695.03M
Analysts74.55
Price Target89.03 (18.52%)
Short Float %12.12%
Short Ratio5.09
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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
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 RankSector Rank
PE 5.23
Fwd PE 17.49
P/S 1.03
P/FCF 4.94
P/OCF 4
P/B 1.32
P/tB 1.39
EV/EBITDA 1.73
EPS(TTM)14.35
EY19.1%
EPS(NY)4.3
Fwd EY5.72%
FCF(TTM)15.2
FCFY20.24%
OCF(TTM)18.78
OCFY25%
SpS73.08
BVpS56.99
TBVpS54.03
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.04
Graham Number135.649 (80.58%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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-26.42%
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 5.23 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.32.


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.