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CAL-MAINE FOODS INC (CALM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

78.47 USD
-1.1 (-1.38%)
Last: 1/2/2026, 7:15:08 PM
78.8 USD
+0.33 (+0.42%)
After Hours: 1/2/2026, 7:15:08 PM
Fundamental Rating

8

CALM gets a fundamental rating of 8 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 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 This makes CALM very considerable 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.
In the past 5 years CALM has always been profitable.
CALM had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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's Return On Equity of 47.07% is amongst the best of the industry. CALM outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
CALM has a Return On Invested Capital of 41.57%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CALM outperforms 98.85% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CALM is above the industry average of 28.50%.
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 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.
The Operating Margin of CALM (36.21%) is better than 98.85% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CALM has grown nicely.
CALM has a Gross Margin of 43.54%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CALM outperforms 96.55% 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.
The number of shares outstanding for CALM has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
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

CALM has an Altman-Z score of 9.43. This indicates that CALM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of CALM (9.43) is better than 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 9.43
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

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.
CALM has a better Current ratio (6.84) than 97.70% 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CALM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 221.11%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 132.15% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has grown by 65.80% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
Measured over the past years, CALM shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 25.82% on average per year.
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

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.
Based on estimates for the next years, CALM will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -6.32% on average per year.
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

CALM is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 3.02.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CALM is valued cheaper than 98.85% of the companies in the same industry.
CALM is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.60, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.95, CALM is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CALM is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.56% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.23. CALM is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.02
Fwd PE 12.95
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

98.85% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CALM, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CALM is valued cheaper than 96.55% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 3.13
EV/EBITDA 0.95
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.
A cheap valuation may be justified as CALM's earnings are expected to decrease with -35.15% in the coming years.
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

CALM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.65%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.42, CALM pays a better dividend. On top of this CALM pays more dividend than 87.36% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CALM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.00.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.65%

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 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-50.72%
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 (1/2/2026, 7:15:08 PM)

After market: 78.8 +0.33 (+0.42%)

78.47

-1.1 (-1.38%)

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 Owners93%
Inst Owner Change-2.94%
Ins Owners5.95%
Ins Owner Change-4.58%
Market Cap3.81B
Revenue(TTM)4.40B
Net Income(TTM)1.27B
Analysts76
Price Target102 (29.99%)
Short Float %9.8%
Short Ratio4.88
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.65%
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)-1.96%
PT rev (3m)-8.68%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-8.46%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-55.47%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.63%
EPS NY rev (3m)-38.2%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.73%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-15.75%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.27%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-12.43%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.02
Fwd PE 12.95
P/S 0.87
P/FCF 3.13
P/OCF 2.75
P/B 1.41
P/tB 1.48
EV/EBITDA 0.95
EPS(TTM)26.01
EY33.15%
EPS(NY)6.06
Fwd EY7.72%
FCF(TTM)25.05
FCFY31.93%
OCF(TTM)28.58
OCFY36.42%
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 9.43
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)221.11%
EPS 3Y109.59%
EPS 5Y132.15%
EPS Q2Q%34.64%
EPS Next Y-59.91%
EPS Next 2Y-50.72%
EPS Next 3Y-35.15%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)65.8%
Revenue growth 3Y33.85%
Revenue growth 5Y25.82%
Sales Q2Q%17.4%
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%.