Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (CALM) FCF Payout Ratio: 32.43%
Is Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.’s FCF payout ratio high or low?
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 32.43% is 21% above its 3-year average of 26.81%, near the high end of its 3-year range (11.37%–34.73%).
6.11% above its 12-month average of 30.56%.
CALM FCF Payout Ratio Chart
CALM Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
CALM Current vs Average FCF Payout Ratio Chart
CALM FCF Payout Ratio Metrics
FCF PAYOUT RATIO
32.43%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
30.56%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
26.81%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
26.81%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
39.80%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
33.57%
FCF PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
29.25%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+6.11%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+20.98%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+20.98%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-18.52%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-3.38%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+10.88%
Payout Ratio Comparison
FCF Payout Ratio
32.4%
Earnings Payout Ratio
19.2%
Dividend Yield
6.05%
FCF Yield
19.16%
Annual FCF Payout Ratio History
| Year | Free Cash Flow | Dividends Paid | FCF Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.07B | $330.29M | 30.9% |
| 2024 | $304.28M | $91.86M | 30.2% |
| 2023 | $726.44M | $252.29M | 34.7% |
| 2022 | $53.81M | $6.12M | 11.4% |
| 2021 | ($68.93M) | $1.65M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2020 | ($50.57M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2019 | $47.10M | $41.71M | 88.6% |
| 2018 | $180.74M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | ($115.97M) | $0 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2016 | $305.71M | $120.94M | 39.6% |
| 2015 | $113.07M | $48.91M | 43.3% |
| 2014 | $64.73M | $24.53M | 37.9% |
| 2013 | $31.25M | $30.52M | 97.7% |
| 2012 | $71.21M | $19.94M | 28.0% |
| 2011 | $41.57M | $24.88M | 59.9% |
| 2010 | $95.88M | $19.04M | 19.9% |
| 2009 | $85.17M | $35.27M | 41.4% |
| 2008 | $126.73M | $19.65M | 15.5% |
| 2007 | $36.25M | $1.17M | 3.2% |
| 2006 | $8.56M | $1.17M | 13.7% |
| 2005 | ($2.36M) | $1.18M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2004 | $74.47M | $0.75M | 1.0% |
| 2003 | $18.18M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | ($15.29M) | $0.59M | N/A (Loss) |
| 2001 | $16.36M | $0.61M | 3.7% |
| 2000 | ($38.99M) | $0.61M | N/A (Loss) |
| 1999 | ($4.00M) | $0.60M | N/A (Loss) |
| 1998 | $6.30M | $0.30M | 4.8% |
| 1997 | $16.30M | $0 | 0.0% |
| 1996 | $16.50M | $0 | 0.0% |
Formula: FCF Payout Ratio = Dividends Paid / Free Cash Flow × 100
FCF payout and earnings payout:
- FCF represents operating cash flow after capital expenditures
- FCF payout compares dividends paid with free cash flow
- FCF payout above 100% means dividends paid exceeded free cash flow for the period
- Earnings payout compares dividends paid with net income
Reading the series: Use the chart and table to compare dividend payments with cash generation over time.
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio Formula & Definition
FCF Payout Ratio measures what percentage of free cash flow is paid out as dividends. Unlike earnings-based payout, it compares dividends with cash generated after capital expenditures.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the FCF payout ratio for Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (CALM)?
- The FCF payout ratio for CALM stock is 32.43%.
- Is Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio high or low?
- Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.'s FCF payout ratio of 32.43% is 21% above its 3-year average of 26.81%, near the high end of its 3-year range (11.37%–34.73%).
- What is the TTM average FCF payout ratio for Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (CALM)?
- The TTM average FCF payout ratio for CALM stock is 30.56%.
- What is the 3Y average FCF payout ratio for Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (CALM)?
- The 3Y average FCF payout ratio for CALM stock is 26.81%.
- What is the 5Y average FCF payout ratio for Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (CALM)?
- The 5Y average FCF payout ratio for CALM stock is 26.81%.
- What is the 10Y average FCF payout ratio for Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (CALM)?
- The 10Y average FCF payout ratio for CALM stock is 39.80%.
- What is the 15Y average FCF payout ratio for Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (CALM)?
- The 15Y average FCF payout ratio for CALM stock is 33.57%.
- What is the 20Y average FCF payout ratio for Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (CALM)?
- The 20Y average FCF payout ratio for CALM stock is 29.25%.
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. FCF Payout Ratio History
| DATE | FCF PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-05-31 | 30.94% |
| 2024-05-31 | 30.19% |
| 2023-05-31 | 34.73% |
| 2022-05-31 | 11.37% |
| 2019-05-31 | 88.57% |
| 2016-05-31 | 39.56% |
| 2015-05-31 | 43.26% |
| 2014-05-31 | 37.90% |
| 2013-05-31 | 97.68% |
| 2012-05-31 | 28.00% |
| 2011-05-31 | 59.86% |
| 2010-05-31 | 19.86% |
| 2009-05-31 | 41.41% |
| 2008-05-31 | 15.51% |
| 2007-05-31 | 3.23% |
| 2006-05-31 | 13.67% |
| 2004-05-31 | 1.00% |
| 2001-05-31 | 3.71% |
| 1998-05-31 | 4.76% |
About Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., along with its various subsidiary companies, handles the full scope of shell egg operations, from production and sorting to packaging, promotion, and delivery. The firm also offers a selection of specialized shell eggs, such as nutritionally enhanced, free-range, organic, and brown varieties. These premium products are marketed under prominent brand names like Egg-Land's Best, Land O' Lakes, Farmhouse Eggs, and 4-Grain, in addition to being supplied for private labels. Its diverse clientele includes major national and regional supermarket chains, warehouse clubs, independent grocers, foodservice providers, and individual consumers of egg products. The company primarily focuses its sales efforts across the southwestern, southeastern, mid-western, and mid-Atlantic areas of the United States. Founded in 1957, Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. is based in Ridgeland, Mississippi.
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Agricultural Farm Products
- CEO
- Sherman L. Miller