Cal-Maine FoodsSTU:CM2 +1.94%79 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.85 as of Feb. 2026, which is 143% above its 10-year median of 0.35. GuruFocus rates STU:CM2 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €61.13 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 998 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Cal-Maine Foods ranks worse than 61.82% 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 Feb. 2026 was 0.85.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cal-Maine Foods's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:CM2'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05 Med: 0.35 Max: 0.9
Current: 0.56
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 0.35.
STU:CM2's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 61.82% of 998
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.435
vs STU:CM2: 0.56
During the past 12 months, Cal-Maine Foods's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 84.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 277.80% 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 20.60% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Cal-Maine Foods (STU:CM2) 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.
STU:CM2 vs FDP, AGRO, 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.
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. 2025 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.
Cal-Maine Foods (STU:CM2) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.85 as of Feb. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Cal-Maine Foods and its competitors. This is 143% above median its historical median of 0.35. 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 #617 out of 998 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 61.8%.
Is Cal-Maine Foods' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Cal-Maine Foods' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.85 is 143% above median its 10-year median of 0.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 0.90. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Cal-Maine Foods' value of 0.85 is 95.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cal-Maine Foods ranks #617 out of 998 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below 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' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to FDP and AGRO?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Cal-Maine Foods ranks #617 out of 998 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. Cal-Maine Foods' value of 0.85 is 95.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Cal-Maine Foods' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.05 to 0.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.35 vs. the industry median of 0.44, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.44, based on 998 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. Cal-Maine Foods's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.85 is 95.4% 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 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 0.85, which is 143% above median its own 10-year median of 0.35. 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 €61.13, compared to a current price of €70.44 — trading 15.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.85, which is 143% above median its 10-year median of 0.35 and 95.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.44. Cal-Maine Foods' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 3 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 (STU:CM2), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.85 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 €70.44 is trading 15.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €61.13.
GuruFocus considers Cal-Maine Foods to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:CM2:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.85 (143% above median its 10-year median of 0.35)
GF Value™: €61.13 vs. price of €70.44 (15.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 95.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#617 of 998)
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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