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CAL-MAINE FOODS INC (CALM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:CALM - US1280302027 - Common Stock

83.85 USD
-1.09 (-1.28%)
Last: 11/25/2025, 8:00:02 PM
84.085 USD
+0.23 (+0.28%)
After Hours: 11/25/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

8

Taking everything into account, CALM scores 8 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CALM was compared to 87 industry peers in the Food Products industry. CALM scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on CALM. With these ratings, CALM could be worth investigating further for value and quality investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CALM was profitable.
In the past year CALM had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years CALM has always 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 2015 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 39.71%, CALM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 47.07%, CALM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CALM has a better Return On Invested Capital (41.57%) than 98.85% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CALM is above the industry average of 28.38%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (41.57%) for CALM is above the 3 year average (31.96%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 39.71%
ROE 47.07%
ROIC 41.57%
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 2015 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 28.86%, CALM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.85% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CALM has grown nicely.
CALM has a better Operating Margin (36.21%) than 98.85% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CALM has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 43.54%, CALM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.70% of the companies in the same industry.
CALM's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 36.21%
PM (TTM) 28.86%
GM 43.54%
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CALM is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CALM has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for CALM has been reduced compared to 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 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

CALM has an Altman-Z score of 9.74. This indicates that CALM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of CALM (9.74) is better than 95.40% 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 9.74
ROIC/WACC4.79
WACC8.68%
CALM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCALM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 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 6.84. This indicates that CALM is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CALM (6.84) is better than 96.55% of its industry peers.
CALM has a Quick Ratio of 5.62. This indicates that CALM is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
CALM has a Quick ratio of 5.62. This is amongst the best in the industry. CALM outperforms 95.40% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 6.84
Quick Ratio 5.62
CALM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCALM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 221.11% 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.
CALM shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 65.80%.
CALM shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 25.82% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)221.11%
EPS 3Y109.59%
EPS 5Y132.15%
EPS Q2Q%34.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)65.8%
Revenue growth 3Y33.85%
Revenue growth 5Y25.82%
Sales Q2Q%17.4%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -33.60% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
CALM is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -4.92% yearly.
EPS Next Y-58.4%
EPS Next 2Y-50.47%
EPS Next 3Y-33.6%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-16.88%
Revenue Next 2Y-13.67%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.92%
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.
CALM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCALM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 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 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 5 10 15 20

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 3.22 indicates a rather cheap valuation of CALM.
CALM's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CALM is cheaper than 98.85% of the companies in the same industry.
CALM's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.98.
CALM is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.70.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CALM indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CALM is cheaper than 72.41% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CALM is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 35.79, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.22
Fwd PE 13.7
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

CALM's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CALM is cheaper than 97.70% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CALM is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.40% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 3.35
EV/EBITDA 1.1
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.
CALM's earnings are expected to decrease with -33.60% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.02
EPS Next 2Y-50.47%
EPS Next 3Y-33.6%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CALM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.44%, which is a nice return.
The stock price of CALM dropped by -27.49% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
CALM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.20. CALM pays more dividend than 88.51% of the companies in the same industry.
CALM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.44%

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
CALM Yearly Dividends per shareCALM Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2018 2019 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8

5.3 Sustainability

32.04% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CALM. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP32.04%
EPS Next 2Y-50.47%
EPS Next 3Y-33.6%
CALM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCALM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 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

CAL-MAINE FOODS INC

NASDAQ:CALM (11/25/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 84.085 +0.23 (+0.28%)

83.85

-1.09 (-1.28%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)10-01 2025-10-01/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-05 2026-01-05
Inst Owners94.36%
Inst Owner Change-3.01%
Ins Owners5.95%
Ins Owner Change-4.58%
Market Cap4.07B
Revenue(TTM)4.40B
Net Income(TTM)1.27B
Analysts76
Price Target104.04 (24.08%)
Short Float %10.32%
Short Ratio4.45
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.44%
Yearly Dividend6.77
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP32.04%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date10-29 2025-10-29 (1.378)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.25%
Min EPS beat(2)-20.75%
Max EPS beat(2)18.25%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)2.48%
Min EPS beat(4)-20.75%
Max EPS beat(4)19.09%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.34%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-6.71%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-9.88%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.55%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.81%
Max Revenue beat(2)14.91%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)7.74%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.81%
Max Revenue beat(4)24.55%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)7.09%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)5.89%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.66%
PT rev (1m)-4.67%
PT rev (3m)-6.85%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-51.36%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-35.87%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-12.49%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-10.39%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.22
Fwd PE 13.7
P/S 0.92
P/FCF 3.35
P/OCF 2.93
P/B 1.51
P/tB 1.58
EV/EBITDA 1.1
EPS(TTM)26.01
EY31.02%
EPS(NY)6.12
Fwd EY7.3%
FCF(TTM)25.05
FCFY29.88%
OCF(TTM)28.58
OCFY34.08%
SpS90.69
BVpS55.6
TBVpS53
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.02
Graham Number180.39
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 39.71%
ROE 47.07%
ROCE 54.43%
ROIC 41.57%
ROICexc 72.71%
ROICexgc 78.65%
OM 36.21%
PM (TTM) 28.86%
GM 43.54%
FCFM 27.62%
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 Turnover1.38
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 168.04%
Cap/Sales 3.88%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 81.78%
Profit Quality 95.72%
Current Ratio 6.84
Quick Ratio 5.62
Altman-Z 9.74
F-Score9
WACC8.68%
ROIC/WACC4.79
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)221.11%
EPS 3Y109.59%
EPS 5Y132.15%
EPS Q2Q%34.64%
EPS Next Y-58.4%
EPS Next 2Y-50.47%
EPS Next 3Y-33.6%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)65.8%
Revenue growth 3Y33.85%
Revenue growth 5Y25.82%
Sales Q2Q%17.4%
Revenue Next Year-16.88%
Revenue Next 2Y-13.67%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.92%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y218.24%
EBIT growth 3Y120.66%
EBIT growth 5Y200.22%
EBIT Next Year-26.44%
EBIT Next 3Y-30.79%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y110.12%
FCF growth 3Y170.39%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y94.13%
OCF growth 3Y113.3%
OCF growth 5Y75.48%

CAL-MAINE FOODS INC / CALM 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 for CALM stock?

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


What is the profitability of CALM stock?

CAL-MAINE FOODS INC (CALM) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for CALM stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CAL-MAINE FOODS INC (CALM) is 3.22 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.51.


How financially healthy is CAL-MAINE FOODS INC?

The financial health rating of CAL-MAINE FOODS INC (CALM) is 10 / 10.