Alico Inc (ALCO)vsCal-Maine Foods Inc (CALM)
ALCO
Alico Inc
$40.97
+1.36%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $306.44M
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 20990% more annual revenue ($3.46B vs $16.42M). CALM leads profitability with a 20.1% profit margin vs -115.0%. CALM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
ALCO
Avoid27
out of 100
Grade: F
CALM
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ALCO.
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
Earnings expanding 335.2% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
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 -18.5% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 70.3%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 53.0%
Earnings declined 89.8%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ALCO
The strongest argument for ALCO centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book.
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 : ALCO
The primary concerns for ALCO are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : CALM
The primary concerns for CALM are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ALCO profiles as a turnaround stock while CALM is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
ALCO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.97 — expect wider price swings.
CALM is growing revenue faster at -53.0% — sustainability is the question.
CALM generates stronger free cash flow (72M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CALM scores higher overall (59/100 vs 27/100), backed by strong 20.1% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Alico Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · FARM PRODUCTS · USA
Alico, Inc., is an agribusiness and land administration company in the United States. The company is headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida.
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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