Cal-Maine FoodsSTU:CM2 +2.75%80 Gross Margin % is 17.88% as of Feb. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 21.13. GuruFocus rates STU:CM2 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €61.42 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,901 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Cal-Maine Foods ranks better than 65.86% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cal-Maine Foods's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:CM2'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.24 Med: 21.13 Max: 43.43
Current: 33.77
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Cal-Maine Foods was 43.43%. The lowest was 4.24%. And the median was 21.13%.
STU:CM2's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 65.86% of 1901
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs STU:CM2: 33.77
Cal-Maine Foods had a gross margin of 17.88% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Cal-Maine Foods was 28.00% per year.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Cal-Maine Foods had a gross margin of 17.88% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Cal-Maine Foods Gross Margin % Related Terms
Cal-Maine Foods Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cal-Maine Foods's Gross Margin % 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 AGRO, FDP, DOLE: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Cal-Maine Foods's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Cal-Maine Foods's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cal-Maine Foods's Gross Margin % 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Cal-Maine Foods (STU:CM2) has a Gross Margin % of 17.88% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cal-Maine Foods and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 21.13. Over the past decade, Cal-Maine Foods' Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.24 to 43.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Cal-Maine Foods ranks #649 out of 1901 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 34.1%.
Is Cal-Maine Foods' Gross Margin % too high?
Cal-Maine Foods' current Gross Margin % of 17.88% is 15% below median its 10-year median of 21.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.24 to a high of 43.43. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Cal-Maine Foods' value of 17.88% is 32.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cal-Maine Foods ranks #649 out of 1901 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cal-Maine Foods has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cal-Maine Foods' Gross Margin % compare to AGRO and FDP?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Cal-Maine Foods ranks #649 out of 1901 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Cal-Maine Foods in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Cal-Maine Foods' value of 17.88% is 32.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Cal-Maine Foods' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.24 to 43.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.13 vs. the industry median of 26.37, 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 Gross Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.37, based on 1,901 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cal-Maine Foods's current Gross Margin % of 17.88% is 32.2% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cal-Maine Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cal-Maine Foods's current Gross Margin % is 17.88%, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 21.13. 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 €61.42, compared to a current price of €70.20 — trading 14.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 17.88%, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 21.13 and 32.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Cal-Maine Foods' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cal-Maine Foods (STU:CM2), the current Gross Margin % is 17.88% 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 €70.20 is trading 14.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €61.42.
GuruFocus considers Cal-Maine Foods to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:CM2:
Gross Margin %: 17.88% (15% below median its 10-year median of 21.13)
GF Value™: €61.42 vs. price of €70.20 (14.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 32.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#649 of 1901)
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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