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
- 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.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 22.14%, CALM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.84% of the companies in the same industry.
- CALM has a Return On Equity of 25.74%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CALM outperforms 98.84% of its industry peers.
- 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 7.12%.
- 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 20.07%, CALM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.19% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CALM has grown nicely.
- CALM's Operating Margin of 24.23% is amongst the best of the industry. CALM outperforms 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 79.07% 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.
- 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.
2.2 Solvency
- CALM has an Altman-Z score of 8.91. This indicates that CALM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- CALM has a Altman-Z score of 8.91. This is amongst the best in the industry. CALM outperforms 96.51% 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 | 8.91 |
ROIC/WACC2.44
WACC8.99%
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's Current ratio of 8.21 is amongst the best of the industry. CALM outperforms 97.67% of its industry peers.
- CALM has a Quick Ratio of 6.58. This indicates that CALM is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 6.58, CALM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.67% 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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-26.71%
Revenue Next 2Y-17.78%
Revenue Next 3Y-8.75%
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.
4. CALM Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- CALM is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 5.44.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CALM indicates a rather cheap valuation: CALM is cheaper than 95.35% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- CALM is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.17, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- CALM is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.08.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CALM is valued a bit cheaper than 63.95% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.05, CALM is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.08 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CALM is valued cheaper than 98.84% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CALM is valued cheaper than 97.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.9 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The excellent profitability rating of CALM may justify a higher PE ratio.
- CALM's earnings are expected to decrease with -37.32% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.04
EPS Next 2Y-57.19%
EPS Next 3Y-37.32%
5. CALM Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- CALM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.75%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.26, CALM pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- CALM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.75% |
5.2 History
- CALM has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- The dividend of CALM decreased 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-57.19%
EPS Next 3Y-37.32%
CALM Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
78.1
-5.26 (-6.31%)
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 Owners90.11%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners6.08%
Ins Owner Change0.4%
Market Cap3.72B
Revenue(TTM)3.46B
Net Income(TTM)695.03M
Analysts74.55
Price Target89.44 (14.52%)
Short Float %12.1%
Short Ratio4.86
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.75% |
Yearly Dividend6.77
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP55.29%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date01-28 2026-01-28 (0.723)
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)0.69%
PT rev (3m)-12.31%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-27.27%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-66.84%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-17.21%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-5.34%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-27.27%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.62%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-9.77%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.08 | ||
| P/S | 1.07 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.17 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.18 | ||
| P/B | 1.38 | ||
| P/tB | 1.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.9 |
EPS(TTM)14.35
EY18.37%
EPS(NY)4.57
Fwd EY5.85%
FCF(TTM)15.12
FCFY19.36%
OCF(TTM)18.68
OCFY23.91%
SpS72.67
BVpS56.67
TBVpS53.72
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.04
Graham Number135.26
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 | 8.91 |
F-Score6
WACC8.99%
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-66.8%
EPS Next 2Y-57.19%
EPS Next 3Y-37.32%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.85%
Revenue growth 3Y33.85%
Revenue growth 5Y25.82%
Sales Q2Q%-52.95%
Revenue Next Year-26.71%
Revenue Next 2Y-17.78%
Revenue Next 3Y-8.75%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-31.71%
EBIT growth 3Y120.66%
EBIT growth 5Y200.22%
EBIT Next Year-59.82%
EBIT Next 3Y-33.53%
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 7 / 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 9 / 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 5.44 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.38.
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 -66.8% in the next year.