Cal-Maine FoodsSTU:CM2 +2.75%78 Net Margin % is 7.57% as of Feb. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 7.92. GuruFocus rates STU:CM2 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €61.42 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,952 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Cal-Maine Foods ranks better than 93.6% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cal-Maine Foods's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:CM2'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.91 Med: 7.92 Max: 28.63
Current: 20.07
STU:CM2's Net Margin % is ranked better than 93.6% of 1952
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.495
vs STU:CM2: 20.07
Cal-Maine Foods (STU:CM2) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Cal-Maine Foods Net Margin % Related Terms
Cal-Maine Foods Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cal-Maine Foods's Net 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: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Cal-Maine Foods's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Cal-Maine Foods's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cal-Maine Foods's Net 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.
Cal-Maine Foods (STU:CM2) has a Net Margin % of 7.57% as of Feb. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Cal-Maine Foods and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Cal-Maine Foods ranks #125 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 6.4%.
Is Cal-Maine Foods' Net Margin % too high?
Cal-Maine Foods' current Net Margin % of 7.57% is near median its 10-year median of 7.92. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Net Margin % is 3.50. Cal-Maine Foods' value of 7.57% is 116.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cal-Maine Foods ranks #125 out of 1952 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 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cal-Maine Foods' Net Margin % compare to AGRO and FDP?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Cal-Maine Foods ranks #125 out of 1952 companies for Net Margin %. This places Cal-Maine Foods in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.50. Cal-Maine Foods' value of 7.57% is 116.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.92 vs. the industry median of 3.50, Cal-Maine Foods has consistently been above 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 Net Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Net Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.50, based on 1,952 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cal-Maine Foods's current Net Margin % of 7.57% is 116.6% above 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Cal-Maine Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cal-Maine Foods's current Net Margin % is 7.57%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.92. 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 Net Margin % is 7.57%, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.92 and 116.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.50. Cal-Maine Foods' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cal-Maine Foods (STU:CM2), the current Net Margin % is 7.57% 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:
Net Margin %: 7.57% (near median its 10-year median of 7.92)
GF Value™: €61.42 vs. price of €70.20 (14.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 116.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#125 of 1952)
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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