Adecoagro SA (AGRO)vsCal-Maine Foods Inc (CALM)
AGRO
Adecoagro SA
$14.11
-3.42%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $1.76B
CALM
Cal-Maine Foods Inc
$78.35
-3.58%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $3.73B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Cal-Maine Foods Inc generates 204% more annual revenue ($4.21B vs $1.39B). CALM leads profitability with a 27.4% profit margin vs 1.7%. AGRO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.06. CALM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
AGRO
Hold39
out of 100
Grade: F
CALM
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-473.1%
Fair Value
$1.56
Current Price
$14.11
$12.55 premium
Margin of Safety
+48.3%
Fair Value
$160.96
Current Price
$78.35
$82.61 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 49 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 1.7% — below average capital efficiency
1.7% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 19.4%
Earnings declined 52.3%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AGRO
The strongest argument for AGRO centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.06 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : CALM
The strongest argument for CALM centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.4% and operating margin at 16.2%.
Bear Case : AGRO
The primary concerns for AGRO are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Return on Equity. A P/E of 54.1x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : CALM
The primary concerns for CALM are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AGRO profiles as a value stock while CALM is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
AGRO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.43 — expect wider price swings.
CALM is growing revenue faster at -19.4% — sustainability is the question.
AGRO generates stronger free cash flow (92M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CALM scores higher overall (65/100 vs 39/100), backed by strong 27.4% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Adecoagro SA
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · FARM PRODUCTS · USA
Adecoagro SA is an agro-industrial company in South America. The company is headquartered in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Cal-Maine Foods Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · FARM PRODUCTS · USA
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. produces, grades, packs, markets and distributes shell eggs. The company is headquartered in Jackson, Mississippi.
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