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ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Cal-Maine Foods's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was €-123 Mil.
Cal-Maine Foods's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was €2,658 Mil. Therefore, Cal-Maine Foods's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was -4.62%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cal-Maine Foods's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:1CALM'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.93 Med: 10.11 Max: 46.31
Current: 10.1
During the past 13 years, Cal-Maine Foods's highest ROA % was 46.31%. The lowest was -6.93%. And the median was 10.11%.
MIL:1CALM's ROA % is ranked better than 83.81% of 1995
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.31
vs MIL:1CALM: 10.10
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (May. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (May. 2026) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
Cal-Maine Foods ROA % Related Terms
Cal-Maine Foods ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cal-Maine Foods's ROA % 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.
For the Farm Products subindustry, Cal-Maine Foods's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Cal-Maine Foods's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cal-Maine Foods's ROA % 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.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (May. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Cal-Maine Foods (MIL:1CALM) has a ROA % of -4.62% as of May. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Cal-Maine Foods and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cal-Maine Foods ranks #323 out of 1995 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 16.2%.
Is Cal-Maine Foods' ROA % too high?
Cal-Maine Foods' current ROA % is -4.62%. Based on the distribution chart, Cal-Maine Foods ranks #323 out of 1995 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 58/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cal-Maine Foods' ROA % compare to AGRO and DMC?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Cal-Maine Foods ranks #323 out of 1995 companies for ROA %. This places Cal-Maine Foods in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.31. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROA % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median ROA % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.31, based on 1,995 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Cal-Maine Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median ROA % is 3.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cal-Maine Foods's current ROA % is -4.62%. 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 €58.74, compared to a current price of €75.56 — trading 28.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -4.62%. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cal-Maine Foods (MIL:1CALM), the current ROA % is -4.62% 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 28.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €58.74.
GuruFocus considers Cal-Maine Foods to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:1CALM:
ROA %: -4.62%
GF Value™: €58.74 vs. price of €75.56 (28.6% above fair value)
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 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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