Cal-Maine Foods Inc (CALM)vsVillage Farms International Inc (VFF)
CALM
Cal-Maine Foods Inc
$78.11
-0.62%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $3.73B
VFF
Village Farms International Inc
$2.81
+4.85%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $293.42M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Cal-Maine Foods Inc generates 1851% more annual revenue ($4.21B vs $215.94M). CALM leads profitability with a 27.4% profit margin vs 15.0%. CALM trades at a lower P/E of 3.3x. CALM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
CALM
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
VFF
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+48.3%
Fair Value
$160.96
Current Price
$78.11
$82.85 discount
Margin of Safety
-820.6%
Fair Value
$0.34
Current Price
$2.81
$2.47 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 19.4%
Earnings declined 52.3%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.3% — below average capital efficiency
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 78.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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%.
Bull Case : VFF
The strongest argument for VFF centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : CALM
The primary concerns for CALM are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : VFF
The primary concerns for VFF are Market Cap, Return on Equity, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 50.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CALM profiles as a declining stock while VFF is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
VFF carries more volatility with a beta of 1.30 — expect wider price swings.
VFF is growing revenue faster at 9.3% — sustainability is the question.
CALM generates stronger free cash flow (48M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CALM scores higher overall (65/100 vs 45/100), 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.
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.
Village Farms International Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · FARM PRODUCTS · USA
Village Farms International, Inc. produces, markets and distributes greenhouse-grown tomatoes, bell peppers and cucumbers in North America. The company is headquartered in Delta, Canada.
Compare with Other FARM PRODUCTS Stocks
Want to dig deeper into these stocks?