Cal-Maine Foods (STU:CM2) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 03, 2026)


STU:CM2 Cal-Maine Foods Inc STU:CM2
79 GF Score
Price €73.42
GF Value €58.52
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Cal-Maine Foods Moat Score?

Cal-Maine Foods STU:CM2 +3.55% 79 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:CM2 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €58.52 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,054 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Cal-Maine Foods ranks better than 96.2% on this metric.

Cal-Maine Foods has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Cal-Maine Foods has Narrow Moat: Cal-Maine Foods has a solid narrow moat due to its market leadership in egg production and economies of scale. However, it faces commodity price volatility and lacks significant customer switching costs or brand loyalty.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Cal-Maine Foods might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Cal-Maine Foods  (STU:CM2) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Cal-Maine Foods Moat Score Related Terms

STU:CM2 vs FDP, AGRO, DOLE: Moat Score Comparison

For the Farm Products subindustry, Cal-Maine Foods's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Cal-Maine Foods's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cal-Maine Foods's Moat Score falls into.


STU:CM2
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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Cal-Maine Foods (STU:CM2) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 03, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Cal-Maine Foods ranks #78 out of 2054 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 3.8%.
Is Cal-Maine Foods' Moat Score too high?
Cal-Maine Foods' current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Cal-Maine Foods ranks #78 out of 2054 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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' Moat Score compare to FDP and AGRO?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Cal-Maine Foods ranks #78 out of 2054 companies for Moat Score. This places Cal-Maine Foods in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Cal-Maine Foods's current Moat Score is 5. 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 €58.52, compared to a current price of €73.42 — trading 25.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cal-Maine Foods (STU:CM2), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 03, 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 €73.42 is trading 25.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €58.52. GuruFocus considers Cal-Maine Foods to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:CM2:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: €58.52 vs. price of €73.42 (25.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 4 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges CALM:USA1CALM:Italy
Address 1052 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 200, Ridgeland, MS, USA, 39157
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.
79GF Score

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