Adecoagro SA (AGRO)vsCal-Maine Foods Inc (CALM)
AGRO
Adecoagro SA
$11.42
-5.70%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $1.68B
CALM
Cal-Maine Foods Inc
$75.65
+1.60%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $3.70B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Cal-Maine Foods Inc generates 131% more annual revenue ($3.46B vs $1.50B). CALM leads profitability with a 20.1% profit margin vs 0.9%. CALM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.20. CALM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
AGRO
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
CALM
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+32.6%
Fair Value
$13.27
Current Price
$11.42
$1.85 discount
Margin of Safety
+12.2%
Fair Value
$94.68
Current Price
$75.65
$19.03 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 55.6% YoY
Revenue surging 22.5% year-over-year
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 26 in profit
Keeps 20 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 0.8% — below average capital efficiency
0.9% margin — thin
Operating margin of 0.4%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 53.0%
Earnings declined 89.8%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AGRO
The strongest argument for AGRO centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 22.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : CALM
The strongest argument for CALM centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.1% and operating margin at 5.4%.
Bear Case : AGRO
The primary concerns for AGRO are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 582.5x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.9% 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 growth stock while CALM is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
CALM carries more volatility with a beta of 0.24 — expect wider price swings.
AGRO is growing revenue faster at 22.5% — sustainability is the question.
CALM generates stronger free cash flow (72M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CALM scores higher overall (59/100 vs 52/100), backed by strong 20.1% margins. AGRO offers better value entry with a 32.6% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" 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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