Cal-Maine FoodsSTU:CM2 -0.93%79 Days Inventory is 58.08 as of Feb. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 55.25. GuruFocus rates STU:CM2 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €60.10 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,864 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Cal-Maine Foods ranks better than 74.36% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cal-Maine Foods's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
STU:CM2'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 42.2 Med: 55.25 Max: 62.29
Current: 51.6
During the past 13 years, Cal-Maine Foods's highest Days Inventory was 62.29. The lowest was 42.20. And the median was 55.25.
STU:CM2's Days Inventory is ranked better than 74.36% of 1864
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 82.655
vs STU:CM2: 51.60
Cal-Maine Foods's Days Inventory
increased
from Feb. 2025 (39.09) to Feb. 2026 (58.08).
It might indicate that Cal-Maine Foods's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Cal-Maine Foods's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 1.57.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Cal-Maine Foods's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.52.
Cal-Maine Foods (STU:CM2) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Cal-Maine Foods's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Cal-Maine Foods's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Cal-Maine Foods Days Inventory Related Terms
Cal-Maine Foods Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cal-Maine Foods's Days Inventory can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
STU:CM2 vs FDP, AGRO, DOLE: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Cal-Maine Foods's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Cal-Maine Foods Days Inventory vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Cal-Maine Foods's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cal-Maine Foods's Days Inventory falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Cal-Maine Foods (STU:CM2) has a Days Inventory of 58.08 as of Feb. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Cal-Maine Foods and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 55.25. Over the past decade, Cal-Maine Foods' Days Inventory has ranged from 42.20 to 62.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Cal-Maine Foods ranks #478 out of 1864 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 25.6%.
Is Cal-Maine Foods' Days Inventory too high?
Cal-Maine Foods' current Days Inventory of 58.08 is near median its 10-year median of 55.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 42.20 to a high of 62.29. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Inventory is 82.66. Cal-Maine Foods' value of 58.08 is 29.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cal-Maine Foods ranks #478 out of 1864 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cal-Maine Foods has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cal-Maine Foods' Days Inventory compare to FDP and AGRO?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Cal-Maine Foods ranks #478 out of 1864 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Cal-Maine Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 82.66. Cal-Maine Foods' value of 58.08 is 29.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Cal-Maine Foods' own Days Inventory has ranged from 42.20 to 62.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 55.25 vs. the industry median of 82.66, Cal-Maine Foods has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Inventory among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 82.66, based on 1,864 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cal-Maine Foods's current Days Inventory of 58.08 is 29.7% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Cal-Maine Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Inventory is 82.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cal-Maine Foods's current Days Inventory is 58.08, which is near median its own 10-year median of 55.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cal-Maine Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cal-Maine Foods (STU:CM2) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €60.10, compared to a current price of €72.74 — trading 21% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 58.08, which is near median its 10-year median of 55.25 and 29.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 82.66. Cal-Maine Foods' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cal-Maine Foods (STU:CM2), the current Days Inventory is 58.08 as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Cal-Maine Foods (STU:CM2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cal-Maine Foods stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €72.74 is trading 21% above its estimated GF Value™ of €60.10.
GuruFocus considers Cal-Maine Foods to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:CM2:
Days Inventory: 58.08 (near median its 10-year median of 55.25)
GF Value™: €60.10 vs. price of €72.74 (21% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#478 of 1864)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:CM2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cal-Maine Foods Inc produces and sells shell eggs. Its main market is the United States. The company's product portfolio contains nutritionally enhanced, cage-free, organic, and brown eggs. Cal-Maine Foods markets the shell eggs to a diverse group of customers, including grocery-store chains, club stores, and food service distributors. The company's brands are Egg-Land's, Land O' Lakes, Farmhouse, and 4-Grain. The Company has one reportable operating segment, which is the production, grading, packaging, marketing and distribution of shell eggs.
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