Valuation dashboard for Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (CALM) with P/E 54.32, P/B 1.16, EV/EBITDA 19.6 and dividend yield 7.57%. DCF, Graham Number, EPS growth, peer multiples and dividend discount models plus sector comparison against other Consumer Defensive companies.
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., along with its various subsidiary companies, handles the full scope of shell egg operations, from production and sorting to packaging, promotion, and delivery. The firm also offers a selection of specialized shell eggs, such as nutritionally enhanced, free-range, organic, and brown varieties.
What would it be worth at its usual multiples?
Versus its usual multiples: expensive · Current P/E 54.3× · Multiples range: $25.67 · $25.67.
At its sector median (21.9×) $26 (-60 %). Implied price from applying the reference multiples to today's earnings (or book value, or FFO) per share. Not a fair value: it is where the stock would trade at its usual multiples.
Why is Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.'s P/E so low?
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. trades at a P/E of 54.3× on reported earnings, but over the last 12 months 76 % of its pre-tax income ($56.3M) came from outside the business, such as revaluations or sales of stakes in other companies. It is real money, but it doesn't repeat every year. Without that part, its P/E would be about 69.7×. Kaplio's calculation from the official quarterly accounts filed up to the quarter ended August 29, 2026.
| Quarter ended | From the business | Outside the business | Net income |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 29, 2025 | $124M | $12.2M | $103M |
| February 28, 2026 | $35.9M | $22.2M | $50.5M |
| May 30, 2026 | $12.3M | ||
| August 29, 2026 | $9.6M |
Analysis Summary
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. reported revenue of $2.91B in the most recent fiscal year, growing at a 5-year CAGR of 16.6%. Net income reached $316.7M, with a 173.7% 5-year CAGR.
Trailing-twelve-month margins: gross margin 14.3%, operating margin 0.7%, net margin 2.3%.
At $63.56 (closing price, October 30, 2026), CALM trades at a P/E of 54.32 and an ROE of 2.22%. Market capitalisation stands at $3.0B.
Balance sheet quality for CALM: debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00, current ratio of 7.70 over the last 12 months. A debt-to-equity below 1.0 typically signals conservative capital structure, while a current ratio above 1.5 indicates comfortable short-term liquidity.
Valuation Ratios
| P/E Ratio | 54.32 |
| Price / Book | 1.16 |
| EV / EBITDA | 19.6 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.57% |
Peer Comparison
| Symbol | Company | Market Cap | P/E | P/B | ROE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CALM | Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. | $3.0B | 54.32 | 1.16 | 2.2% |
| 0JQQ.L | Archer-Daniels-Midland Company | $38.1B | 21.96 | 1.65 | 7.7% |
| ADM | Archer-Daniels-Midland Company | $37.1B | 21.07 | 1.58 | 7.7% |
| 0LHR.L | Tyson Foods, Inc. | $20.4B | 33.95 | 0.88 | 3.2% |
| TSN | Tyson Foods, Inc. | $20.1B | 35.21 | 0.89 | 3.2% |
| BG | Bunge Global S.A. | $18.6B | 16.24 | 1.15 | 7.2% |
| 0RJ6.L | L.d.c. S.a. | €3.7B | 11.35 | 1.42 | 13.0% |
| ANDE | The Andersons, Inc. | $2.2B | 12.41 | 1.66 | 14.1% |
Price
| Price | $63.56 (closing price, October 30, 2026) |
| Market Cap | $3.0B |
| Exchange | NASDAQ |
| Country | US |
Profitability
| Return on Equity | 2.22% |
| Return on Invested Capital | 0.52% |
| Return on Assets | 1.95% |
| Gross Margin | 14.28% |
| Operating Margin | 0.68% |
| Net Margin | 2.32% |
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