CAL-MAINE FOODS INC (CALM) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:CALM - Nasdaq - US1280302027 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Taking everything into account, CALM scores 8 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CALM was compared to 89 industry peers in the Food Products industry. CALM gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on CALM. Finally CALM also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, CALM could be worth investigating further for value and dividend and quality investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CALM was profitable.
CALM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
CALM had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years CALM had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
CALM has a better Return On Assets (32.15%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
CALM's Return On Equity of 41.60% is amongst the best of the industry. CALM outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 36.48%, CALM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CALM is significantly above the industry average of 7.60%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (36.48%) for CALM is above the 3 year average (20.77%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 32.15% | ||
| ROE | 41.6% | ||
| ROIC | 36.48% |
ROA(3y)20.27%
ROA(5y)12.5%
ROE(3y)24.83%
ROE(5y)15.31%
ROIC(3y)20.77%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
CALM has a better Profit Margin (26.08%) than 96.63% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CALM has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 32.33%, CALM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CALM has grown nicely.
CALM has a Gross Margin of 39.63%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CALM outperforms 89.89% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CALM has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 32.33% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 26.08% | ||
| GM | 39.63% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y30.29%
PM growth 3Y324.94%
PM growth 5Y24.57%
GM growth 3Y24.03%
GM growth 5Y7.29%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CALM is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CALM has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, CALM has more shares outstanding
CALM has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
CALM has an Altman-Z score of 8.35. This indicates that CALM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
CALM has a Altman-Z score of 8.35. This is amongst the best in the industry. CALM outperforms 93.26% 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 | 8.35 |
ROIC/WACC3.61
WACC10.11%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.86 indicates that CALM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
CALM's Current ratio of 3.86 is amongst the best of the industry. CALM outperforms 89.89% of its industry peers.
CALM has a Quick Ratio of 3.26. This indicates that CALM is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
CALM's Quick ratio of 3.26 is amongst the best of the industry. CALM outperforms 93.26% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.26 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 303.79% over the past year.
CALM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 34.26% yearly.
Looking at the last year, CALM shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 60.01%.
Measured over the past years, CALM shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 11.32% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)303.79%
EPS 3Y401.99%
EPS 5Y34.26%
EPS Q2Q%337.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)60.01%
Revenue growth 3Y19.92%
Revenue growth 5Y11.32%
Sales Q2Q%101.64%
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 -14.60% on average per year.
CALM is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.80% yearly.
EPS Next Y370.15%
EPS Next 2Y30.56%
EPS Next 3Y-14.6%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year75.85%
Revenue Next 2Y10.73%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.8%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 4.93, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of CALM.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CALM indicates a rather cheap valuation: CALM is cheaper than 94.38% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.57. CALM is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
CALM is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.55.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CALM is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 79.78% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CALM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.55 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CALM is valued cheaply inside the industry as 98.88% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CALM's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CALM is cheaper than 95.51% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.18 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of CALM may justify a higher PE ratio.
CALM's earnings are expected to decrease with -14.60% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)0.01
PEG (5Y)0.14
EPS Next 2Y30.56%
EPS Next 3Y-14.6%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CALM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 14.74%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.45, CALM pays a better dividend. On top of this CALM pays more dividend than 98.88% 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 2.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 14.74% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of CALM grows each year by 16.93%, which is quite nice.
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)16.93%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
CALM pays out 21.16% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP21.16%
EPS Next 2Y30.56%
EPS Next 3Y-14.6%
NASDAQ:CALM (6/17/2025, 10:45:52 AM)
99.645
-0.56 (-0.56%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners90.59%
Inst Owner Change6.67%
Ins Owners6.39%
Ins Owner Change1.82%
Market Cap4.83B
Analysts77.78
Price Target103.7 (4.07%)
Short Float %12.36%
Short Ratio5.61
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 14.74% |
Yearly Dividend1.87
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.93%
DP21.16%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)6.2%
Min EPS beat(2)-6.68%
Max EPS beat(2)19.09%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)15.98%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.68%
Max EPS beat(4)28.57%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-11.35%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-4.99%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-16.48%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)10.92%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.7%
Max Revenue beat(2)24.55%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)12.6%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.7%
Max Revenue beat(4)25.32%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)6.63%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)5.59%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.42%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-0.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)105.7%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)46.55%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)28.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)19.45%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.55 | ||
| P/S | 1.27 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.63 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.71 | ||
| P/B | 2.03 | ||
| P/tB | 2.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.18 |
EPS(TTM)20.23
EY20.3%
EPS(NY)8.63
Fwd EY8.66%
FCF(TTM)17.71
FCFY17.78%
OCF(TTM)21.15
OCFY21.22%
SpS78.35
BVpS49.12
TBVpS47.83
PEG (NY)0.01
PEG (5Y)0.14
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 32.15% | ||
| ROE | 41.6% | ||
| ROCE | 47.83% | ||
| ROIC | 36.48% | ||
| ROICexc | 70.57% | ||
| ROICexgc | 74.05% | ||
| OM | 32.33% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 26.08% | ||
| GM | 39.63% | ||
| FCFM | 22.61% |
ROA(3y)20.27%
ROA(5y)12.5%
ROE(3y)24.83%
ROE(5y)15.31%
ROIC(3y)20.77%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)32.07%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)33.9%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)27.23%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5Y33.01%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y33.69%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y30.29%
PM growth 3Y324.94%
PM growth 5Y24.57%
GM growth 3Y24.03%
GM growth 5Y7.29%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.23
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 183.98% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.38% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 77.76% | ||
| Profit Quality | 86.69% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.26 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.35 |
F-Score8
WACC10.11%
ROIC/WACC3.61
Cap/Depr(3y)159.46%
Cap/Depr(5y)170.4%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.91%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.2%
Profit Quality(3y)81.96%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)303.79%
EPS 3Y401.99%
EPS 5Y34.26%
EPS Q2Q%337.97%
EPS Next Y370.15%
EPS Next 2Y30.56%
EPS Next 3Y-14.6%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)60.01%
Revenue growth 3Y19.92%
Revenue growth 5Y11.32%
Sales Q2Q%101.64%
Revenue Next Year75.85%
Revenue Next 2Y10.73%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.8%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y289.02%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y45.03%
EBIT Next Year445.49%
EBIT Next 3Y-5.88%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y22.27%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y45.23%
OCF growth 1Y26.31%
OCF growth 3Y158.61%
OCF growth 5Y31.43%