Is NASDAQ:CALM suited for dividend investing?

Take a closer look at CAL-MAINE FOODS INC (NASDAQ:CALM), a stock of interest to dividend investors uncovered by our stock screener. NASDAQ:CALM excels in fundamentals and provides a decent dividend, all while maintaining a reasonable valuation. Let's break it down further.

Analyzing Dividend Metrics

ChartMill assigns a Dividend Rating to every stock. This score ranges from 0 to 10 and evaluates the different dividend aspects, including the yield, the growth and sustainability. NASDAQ:CALM scores a 7 out of 10:

• CALM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.37%, which is a nice return.
• CALM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.73. CALM pays more dividend than 89.01% of the companies in the same industry.
• CALM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.29.
• The dividend of CALM is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 16.93%!
• CALM has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
• 33.06% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CALM. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.

What does the Health looks like for NASDAQ:CALM

To gauge a stock's financial health, ChartMill utilizes a Health Rating on a scale of 0 to 10. This comprehensive evaluation encompasses liquidity and solvency, both in absolute terms and in comparison to industry peers. NASDAQ:CALM has earned a 9 out of 10:

• An Altman-Z score of 8.71 indicates that CALM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
• CALM has a Altman-Z score of 8.71. This is amongst the best in the industry. CALM outperforms 93.41% 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.
• A Current Ratio of 5.45 indicates that CALM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
• CALM's Current ratio of 5.45 is amongst the best of the industry. CALM outperforms 97.80% of its industry peers.
• A Quick Ratio of 4.30 indicates that CALM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
• Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 4.30, CALM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.80% of the companies in the same industry.

Exploring NASDAQ:CALM's Profitability

ChartMill employs its own Profitability Rating system for stock evaluation. This score, ranging from 0 to 10, is derived from an analysis of diverse profitability metrics and margins. In the case of NASDAQ:CALM, the assigned 9 is noteworthy for profitability:

• Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 12.72%, CALM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.21% of the companies in the same industry.
• The Return On Equity of CALM (15.44%) is better than 80.22% of its industry peers.
• The Return On Invested Capital of CALM (12.02%) is better than 89.01% of its industry peers.
• The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CALM is significantly above the industry average of 8.85%.
• The last Return On Invested Capital (12.02%) for CALM is well below the 3 year average (20.77%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that CALM had better years and this may not be a problem.
• Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 11.94%, CALM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.11% of the companies in the same industry.
• CALM's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
• The Operating Margin of CALM (13.26%) is better than 82.42% of its industry peers.
• In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CALM has grown nicely.
• CALM's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.

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Disclaimer

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