Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (CALM)
UndervaluedFundamental
62
Price
$68.06
Market Cap
$3.18B
Part 1 · What the company is worth
Overview
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the production, grading, packaging, marketing, and distribution of shell eggs, egg products, and prepared foods in the United Sates. It operates through Conventional Shell Eggs, Specialty Shell Eggs, and Prepared Foods segments. The company offers specialty shell eggs, including cage-free, organic, brown, free-range, and pasture-raised and nutritionally enhanced eggs, as well as conventional and co-pack shell eggs. It also provides prepared food products, such as pre-cooked egg patties, omelets, folded and scrambled egg formats, hard-cooked eggs, pancakes, waffles, and specialty wraps. The company offers its products under the Egg-Land's Best, Land O' Lakes, Farmhouse Eggs, Sunups, 4Grain, Van's, MeadowCreek Foods, and Crepini brand names. It sells its products to various customers, including national and regional grocery store chains, club stores, independent supermarkets, foodservice distributors, and egg product consumers. Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Ridgeland, Mississippi.
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Direct competitors
Who this company fights with for the same customers
Generated on September 18, 2026 with claude-haiku-4-5 — shared with all users
The second-largest US shell egg producer, selling conventional and cage-free table eggs to the same supermarket chains, club stores and foodservice distributors Cal-Maine supplies.
A large private Midwest table-egg producer that bids for the same retail and foodservice egg contracts, where price and delivery reliability decide the award.
Vital Farms names Cal-Maine as a competitor in its own 10-K: both fight for the same branded shelf space in the specialty egg case, where Cal-Maine sells Egg-Land's Best and cage-free lines against Vital Farms' pasture-raised eggs.
A major private producer concentrated in cage-free and organic eggs, competing directly for the retailer cage-free supply commitments that drive Cal-Maine's specialty egg growth.
One of the largest US table-egg producers, now owned by Global Eggs, serving overlapping East Coast and Midwest retail and foodservice customers.
Through Michael Foods it is the leading US supplier of processed egg products — liquid, hard-cooked and pre-cooked eggs — the same foodservice and industrial customers Cal-Maine's egg products business targets.
Balance Sheet & Liquidity
Revenue
$2.53B
Trailing 12 months (through 8/29/2026)
Net Income
$59M
Trailing 12 months (through 8/29/2026)
Free Cash Flow
$329M
Total Equity
$2.63B
Total Liabilities
$467M
Current Ratio
7.70
Interest Coverage
-
Debt/EBITDA
0.00
Earnings Per Share
Revenue & Net Income
Free Cash Flow
Income Breakdown
Historical statement
Margins over time
Debt over time
How heavy the debt is
Growth grid
Growth — Revenue
Fair Value Estimation
Fair Value
$248.95
Current Price
$68.06
Margin of Safety
+72.7%
Fair Value Range
$161.82 - $336.09
Spread across the valuation methods used, not a statistically calibrated confidence interval.
Estimation Methods
Valuation Metrics
P/E Ratio
54.45
ROE
12.0%
P/B Ratio
1.24
P/FCF
9.68
Gross Margin
14.3%
ROIC
0.5%
Profitability Radar
Value Creation (Economic Moat)
ROIC
0.5%
WACC
8.0%
ROIC − WACC
-7.5 pp
ROIC is below the cost of capital — the company is destroying value for every dollar invested.
Fundamental Analysis Criteria
Passed (15)
- EPS shows upward trend
- EPS CAGR 5.44%
- P/FCF 9.68
- P/B Ratio 1.24
- Debt/Equity ratio
- Current Ratio
- Debt/EBITDA
- Low reliance on intangibles
- ROE 11.8%
- Revenue Growth 5Y 16.6%
- Analyst Consensus 55% Buy
- PEG Ratio 0.06
- Earnings Quality (OCF/NI) 1.70
- Share Dilution -2.3%
- Piotroski F-Score 6/9
Failed (10)
- Price CAGR 4.97%
- ROIC 0.5%
- Gross Margin 14.3%
- Operating Margin 0.7%
- Positive Free Cash Flow
- Return on Tangible Assets
- Price below Graham Number
- DCF valuation (Fairly valued)
- Earnings Surprise avg -256.2%
- Net Margin Trend 2.3% vs 28.9%
Unavailable (3)
- Dividend Payout NaN%
- CapEx intensity
- Interest Coverage
Piotroski F-Score
Mixed signals: some areas need attention
Earnings Quality
High quality: earnings backed by cash
Share Dilution
Buying back shares. Shareholder friendly
Institutional Holdings
Governance
Executive Team
| Name | Title | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Adolphus B. Baker | Executive Chairman | 68 |
| Mr. Sherman L. Miller | CEO, President & Director | 50 |
| Mr. Max P. Bowman CPA | VP, CFO, Treasurer, Secretary & Director | 64 |
| Mr. Michael Todd Walters | Chief Operating Officer | 54 |
| Mr. Robert L. Holladay Jr. | VP & General Counsel | 49 |
| Mr. Matthew S. Glover | Vice President of Accounting | - |
| Mr. Scott Daniel Hull | Vice President of Sales | 38 |
| Ms. Keira L. Lombardo | Chief Strategy Officer | 44 |
| Mr. Johnathan Stevan Zoeller | Chief Financial Officer - Prepared Foods | 49 |
| Mr. Dave Jordan | President of Echo Lake Foods | - |
Audit Risk
6
Board Risk
10
Compensation Risk
5
Shareholder Rights Risk
8
Part 2 · The price and when to enter
This part won't tell you whether the company is worth owning: it helps you choose when to buy it, once the fundamentals have convinced you. Inside: technical analysis, potential, historical drawdowns, gamma exposure.
Documents
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Annual Report (10-K)
A yearly overview of the business, its financial results, and the risks it faces.
Filed on 2026-07-22
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Quarterly Report (10-Q)
A snapshot of financial performance for the most recent three-month period.
Filed on 2026-09-30
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Current Report (8-K)
An announcement of a major event, such as a leadership change or big news.
Filed on 2026-09-30
via SEC EDGAR
Income History
via SEC EDGAR
Latest News
Recent headlines for CALM, sourced from Markets Gazette.
- 6/25/2026POSITIVECal-Maine, Others Poised to Settle DOJ Egg Pricing Probe
Cal-Maine Foods Inc. is reportedly nearing a settlement with the US Justice Department and a coalition of states regarding an investigation into alleged illegal price coordination in the egg market. While specific terms are undisclosed, the resolution of this probe, which has cast a shadow over the company's operations and investor sentiment, is seen as a significant positive development. The potential for a definitive end to legal uncertainties could remove a key overhang, allowing the market to focus on Cal-Maine's operational performance and future growth prospects in the poultry sector.
- 4/17/2026NEGATIVECal-Maine’s stock falls as DOJ reportedly weighs bigger crackdown on major egg producers
Cal-Maine Foods Inc. stock experienced a decline following reports that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is considering a more significant enforcement action against major egg producers. While egg prices have fallen from their March 2025 peak of over $6 per dozen due to flock replenishment, the potential for increased regulatory scrutiny introduces a new layer of risk for the company. Investors are now weighing the implications of potential antitrust investigations or penalties, which could impact future profitability and operational strategies for Cal-Maine and its peers in the industry.
- 4/1/2026POSITIVEJust in time for Easter: Egg prices tumbled 70%, and here’s how people responded
Cal-Maine Foods Inc. (CALM) saw its stock surge following a significant earnings beat, defying a substantial 70% decline in the price of conventional white eggs. The company's ability to navigate such a sharp drop in commodity prices while exceeding profit expectations signals strong operational efficiency and effective cost management. This resilience suggests that Cal-Maine may have successfully hedged against price volatility or benefited from diversified revenue streams. Investors are likely to view this performance positively, indicating robust fundamentals and potential for continued outperformance despite challenging market conditions for egg prices.
- 3/7/2026NEUTRALCal-Maine Foods: A 6.5 Rating in a Volatile Market
Cal-Maine Foods Inc. is under review for its investment potential, with a current rating of 6.5 in a volatile market. The analysis will delve into its business model and financial health to identify both risks and rewards for potential investors. While the article suggests a 'hidden gem' possibility, the neutral rating indicates a balanced outlook, awaiting further detailed financial disclosures or market shifts to provide a clearer directional signal. Investors should monitor upcoming earnings reports and industry trends for a more definitive assessment.
- 3/3/2026POSITIVECal-Maine Grows Midwest Footprint With Creighton Deal
Cal-Maine Foods Inc. (NASDAQ: CALM) has announced the acquisition of Creighton Brothers LLC's egg assets for $128.5 million. This strategic move significantly expands the company's footprint in the Midwest, specifically within the state of Indiana. The transaction strengthens Cal-Maine's position as a leader in the poultry industry, promising potential operational synergies and increased production capacity. Investors may view this expansion as a signal of robust growth and market consolidation, potentially favorable for the stock's valuation in the medium to long term, given Cal-Maine's ability to integrate new operations and capitalize on economies of scale.
- 2/20/2026POSITIVEThis Fund's New $14 Million Stake in Cal-Maine Foods Signals Conviction Even as Income Sank 50% Last Quarter
A fund has invested $14 million in Cal-Maine Foods, signaling strong conviction despite a 50% income drop last quarter. This investment suggests the fund sees recovery potential or undervaluation in the stock, despite recent struggles.
via Markets Gazette