Cal-Maine Foods (MIL:1CALM) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00 (As of May. 2026)

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MIL:1CALM Cal-Maine Foods Inc MIL:1CALM
58 GF Score
Price €75.56
GF Value €60.62
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Cal-Maine Foods Dividend Payout Ratio?

Cal-Maine Foods MIL:1CALM -0.47% 58 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates MIL:1CALM with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €60.62 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 996 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Cal-Maine Foods ranks worse than 76.51% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Cal-Maine Foods's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in May. 2026 was 0.00.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Cal-Maine Foods Inc is 0.76, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Cal-Maine Foods's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MIL:1CALM' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05   Med: 0.37   Max: 0.9
Current: 0.76

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Cal-Maine Foods was 0.90. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.37.

MIL:1CALM's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
76.51% of 996 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.435 vs MIL:1CALM: 0.76

As of today (2026-08-01), the Dividend Yield % of Cal-Maine Foods is 5.41%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Cal-Maine Foods was 11.78%. The lowest was 0.06%. And the median was 2.68%.

Cal-Maine Foods's Dividends per Share for the months ended in May. 2026 was €0.31.

During the past 12 months, Cal-Maine Foods's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -28.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -2.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 177.40% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Cal-Maine Foods was 281.10% per year. The lowest was -47.40% per year. And the median was 16.80% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Cal-Maine Foods (MIL:1CALM) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Cal-Maine Foods Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Cal-Maine Foods Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cal-Maine Foods's Dividend Payout Ratio 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.

Cal-Maine Foods Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Cal-Maine Foods Annual Data
Trend May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25 May26
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.14 0.76

Cal-Maine Foods Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.49 0.57 0.64 0.85 0.00

MIL:1CALM vs AGRO, DMC, DOLE: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Cal-Maine Foods's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Cal-Maine Foods Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

Cal-Maine Foods's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: May. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (A: May. 2026 )
=4.109/ 5.411
=0.76

Cal-Maine Foods's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: May. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: May. 2026 )
=0.308/ -0.66
=N/A

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 mean?
Cal-Maine Foods (MIL:1CALM) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of May. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Cal-Maine Foods and its competitors. Over the past decade, Cal-Maine Foods' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.05 to 0.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Cal-Maine Foods ranks #762 out of 996 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 76.5%.
Is Cal-Maine Foods' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Cal-Maine Foods' current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 0.90. Based on the distribution chart, Cal-Maine Foods ranks #762 out of 996 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cal-Maine Foods has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cal-Maine Foods' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to AGRO and DMC?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Cal-Maine Foods ranks #762 out of 996 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Cal-Maine Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Historically, Cal-Maine Foods' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.05 to 0.90 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.44, based on 996 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Cal-Maine Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cal-Maine Foods's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 (MIL:1CALM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €60.62, compared to a current price of €75.56 — trading 24.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Cal-Maine Foods' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cal-Maine Foods (MIL:1CALM), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of May. 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 (MIL:1CALM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cal-Maine Foods stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €75.56 is trading 24.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €60.62. GuruFocus considers Cal-Maine Foods to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1CALM:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
  • GF Value™: €60.62 vs. price of €75.56 (24.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1CALM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Cal-Maine Foods Business Description

Other Exchanges CALM:USACM2:Germany
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.
58GF Score

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