As of May 31, 2026, Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. carries a market capitalization of 3.03B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 2.24B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.
| Market Cap | 3.03B |
| Enterprise Value | 2.24B |
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.'s next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for January 6, 2027.
| Earnings Date | 1/6/2027 |
As of May 31, 2026, Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. has 46.98M shares outstanding.
| Shares Outstanding | 46.98M |
As of May 31, 2026, Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 11.31. The price-to-sales ratio is 1.23, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 1.34.
| PE Ratio | 11.31 |
| PS Ratio | 1.23 |
| PB Ratio | 1.34 |
| P/TBV Ratio | 1.43 |
| P/FCF Ratio | 10.93 |
| P/OCF Ratio | 7.47 |
As of May 31, 2026, Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 5.51 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 0.90 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 7.47 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 7.96, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 2.24B versus a market cap of 3.03B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.
| EV / Sales | 0.90 |
| EV / EBITDA | 5.51 |
| EV / EBIT | 7.47 |
| EV / FCF | 7.96 |
As of May 31, 2026, Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. maintains a current ratio of 7.70, meaning it holds 7.7x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities.
| Current Ratio | 7.70 |
| Quick Ratio | 5.78 |
Over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. posted a return on equity (ROE) of 12.20, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 10.41 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 10.23, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 12.11, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 609,430.35 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 4,098.25, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 6.68 indicates how many times Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 12.20 |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 10.23 |
| Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) | 10.41 |
| Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) | 12.11 |
| Revenue Per Employee | 609,430.35 |
| Employee Count | 4,098.25 |
| Inventory Turnover | 6.68 |
Over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. recorded 79.68M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 22.60, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 352.56M, leaving 271.65M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.
| Income Tax | 79.68M |
| Effective Tax Rate | 22.60 |
As of the close on October 6, 2026, Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.'s stock has declined approximately 27.96% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 67.51, while the 200-day moving average is 68.86.
| 52-Week Price Change | -27.96% |
| 50-Day Moving Average | 67.51 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | 68.86 |
Over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. generated 2.50B in revenue and converted that into 271.65M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 5.71. EBITDA reached 407.05M, while operating income came in at 300.44M.
| Revenue | 2.50B |
| Gross Profit | 576.48M |
| Operating Income | 300.44M |
| Pretax Income | 352.56M |
| Net Income | 271.65M |
| EBITDA | 407.05M |
| EBIT | 300.39M |
| Earnings Per Share (EPS) | 5.71 |
These figures are as of May 31, 2026. Total book value stands at 2.26B, with working capital of 1.18B providing operational flexibility.
| Cash & Cash Equivalents | 792.66M |
| Net Debt | -91.97M |
| Equity (Book Value) | 2.26B |
| Book Value Per Share | 48.07 |
| Working Capital | 1.18B |
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. produced 411.53M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026. After subtracting -129.72M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 281.82M - equivalent to 5.91 per share.
| Operating Cash Flow | 411.53M |
| Capital Expenditures | -129.72M |
| Free Cash Flow | 281.82M |
| FCF Per Share | 5.91 |
Over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. posted a gross margin of 23.08, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 12.03 and net profit margin of 10.88 provide insight into operational efficiency.
| Gross Margin | 23.08 |
| Operating Margin | 12.03 |
| Pretax Margin | 14.12 |
| Profit Margin | 10.88 |
| EBITDA Margin | 16.30 |
Over the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. paid dividends of 4.17 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 72.49 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 9.15, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 10.27, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. shareholders.
| Dividend Per Share | 4.17 |
| Payout Ratio | 72.49 |
| Shareholder Yield | 10.27 |
| FCF Yield | 9.15 |
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.'s most recent stock split took place on November 3, 2014 with a 1:2 split ratio.
| Last Split Date | 11/3/2014 |
| Split Ratio | 1:2 |
As of May 31, 2026, Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. has an Altman Z-Score of 7.80, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.
| Altman Z-Score | 7.80 |