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CAL-MAINE FOODS INC (CALM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

73.69 USD
-1.77 (-2.35%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:00:01 PM
73.69 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/9/2026, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

8

We assign a fundamental rating of 8 out of 10 to CALM. CALM was compared to 87 industry peers in the Food Products industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making CALM a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. CALM may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth 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

CALM had positive earnings in the past year.
CALM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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 (39.71%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
CALM has a better Return On Equity (47.07%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 41.57%, CALM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.85% of the companies in the same industry.
CALM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 31.96%. This is above the industry average of 27.89%.
The 3 year average ROIC (31.96%) for CALM is below the current ROIC(41.57%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

CALM has a better Profit Margin (28.86%) than 98.85% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CALM has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of CALM (36.21%) is better than 98.85% of its industry peers.
CALM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CALM has a Gross Margin of 43.54%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CALM outperforms 95.40% of its industry peers.
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 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.
CALM has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the 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

An Altman-Z score of 9.09 indicates that CALM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
CALM has a Altman-Z score of 9.09. This is amongst the best in the industry. CALM outperforms 91.95% 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 9.09
ROIC/WACC4.71
WACC8.82%
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 6.84 indicates that CALM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
CALM has a Current ratio of 6.84. This is amongst the best in the industry. CALM outperforms 97.70% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 5.62 indicates that CALM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 5.62, CALM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.40% of the companies in the same industry.
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 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 93.70% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, CALM shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 132.15% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 83.19% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
The Revenue has been growing by 25.82% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)93.7%
EPS 3Y109.59%
EPS 5Y132.15%
EPS Q2Q%-52.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)83.19%
Revenue growth 3Y33.85%
Revenue growth 5Y25.82%
Sales Q2Q%-19.4%

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 -35.15% on average per year.
CALM is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -6.32% yearly.
EPS Next Y-59.91%
EPS Next 2Y-50.72%
EPS Next 3Y-35.15%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-18.77%
Revenue Next 2Y-13.68%
Revenue Next 3Y-6.32%
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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 3.11 indicates a rather cheap valuation of CALM.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CALM is valued 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 27.19.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.16, which indicates a correct valuation of CALM.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CALM is valued a bit cheaper than 74.71% of the companies in the same industry.
CALM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.92.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.11
Fwd PE 12.16
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

CALM's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CALM is cheaper than 98.85% of the companies in the same industry.
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 2.94
EV/EBITDA 0.78
CALM Per share dataCALM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

CALM has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
CALM's earnings are expected to decrease with -35.15% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.02
EPS Next 2Y-50.72%
EPS Next 3Y-35.15%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.30%, CALM is a good candidate for dividend investing.
In the last 3 months the price of CALM has falen by -21.96%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
CALM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.47. CALM pays more dividend than 88.51% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, CALM pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.3%

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 2 4 6 8

5.3 Sustainability

CALM pays out 32.04% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP32.04%
EPS Next 2Y-50.72%
EPS Next 3Y-35.15%
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

CAL-MAINE FOODS INC

NASDAQ:CALM (1/9/2026, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 73.69 0 (0%)

73.69

-1.77 (-2.35%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)01-07 2026-01-07/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-06 2026-04-06
Inst Owners93.01%
Inst Owner Change0.2%
Ins Owners5.95%
Ins Owner Change-4.58%
Market Cap3.57B
Revenue(TTM)4.26B
Net Income(TTM)1.27B
Analysts76
Price Target102 (38.42%)
Short Float %9.8%
Short Ratio4.88
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.3%
Yearly Dividend6.77
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP32.04%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-6.54%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-52.51%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.63%
EPS NY rev (3m)-38.2%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-12.83%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.27%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.18%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.11
Fwd PE 12.16
P/S 0.81
P/FCF 2.94
P/OCF 2.58
P/B 1.33
P/tB 1.39
EV/EBITDA 0.78
EPS(TTM)23.67
EY32.12%
EPS(NY)6.06
Fwd EY8.22%
FCF(TTM)25.05
FCFY34%
OCF(TTM)28.58
OCFY38.78%
SpS90.69
BVpS55.6
TBVpS53
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.02
Graham Number172.08
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 9.09
F-Score9
WACC8.82%
ROIC/WACC4.71
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-59.91%
EPS Next 2Y-50.72%
EPS Next 3Y-35.15%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)83.19%
Revenue growth 3Y33.85%
Revenue growth 5Y25.82%
Sales Q2Q%-19.4%
Revenue Next Year-18.77%
Revenue Next 2Y-13.68%
Revenue Next 3Y-6.32%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y218.24%
EBIT growth 3Y120.66%
EBIT growth 5Y200.22%
EBIT Next Year-52.47%
EBIT Next 3Y-31.99%
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.


Can you provide the valuation status for CAL-MAINE FOODS INC?

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


Can you provide the profitability details for CAL-MAINE FOODS INC?

CAL-MAINE FOODS INC (CALM) has a profitability rating of 9 / 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 -59.91% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for CALM stock?

The dividend rating of CAL-MAINE FOODS INC (CALM) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 32.04%.