Cal-Maine Foods (NASDAQ: CALM) is the largest producer and distributor of fresh shell eggs in the U.S., controlling over 20% of the domestic market. The company’s operations include a vertically integrated supply chain, from feed production to egg processing and distribution, with a focus on specialty eggs such as cage-free and organic. Cal-Maine benefits from strong consumer demand for protein-rich diets and shifting preferences toward more sustainable egg production. However, it faces risks from volatile egg prices, regulatory pressures, and input cost fluctuations, particularly in feed and energy prices.
Quality
- Revenue Growth: 15%
- Profit Growth: 15%
- FCF / Earnings: 95%
- ROIC (Return on Invested Capital): 15%
- Net Debt / FCF: 3
- Debt / Equity: 50%