GENERAL MILLS INC (GIS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:GIS • US3703341046

Current stock price

35.825 USD
-0.97 (-2.65%)
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This GIS fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. GIS Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • GIS had positive earnings in the past year.
  • GIS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years GIS has been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years GIS had a positive operating cash flow.
GIS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGIS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of GIS (6.83%) is better than 82.76% of its industry peers.
  • GIS has a Return On Equity of 23.70%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GIS outperforms 97.70% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.93%, GIS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.06% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for GIS is above the industry average of 7.17%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.83%
ROE 23.7%
ROIC 8.93%
ROA(3y)7.71%
ROA(5y)7.84%
ROE(3y)25.45%
ROE(5y)25.35%
ROIC(3y)10.86%
ROIC(5y)11.02%
GIS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGIS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • GIS has a better Profit Margin (12.05%) than 93.10% of its industry peers.
  • GIS's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 14.91%, GIS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.95% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GIS's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 33.14%, GIS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.71% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GIS has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 14.91%
PM (TTM) 12.05%
GM 33.14%
OM growth 3Y-0.79%
OM growth 5Y0.02%
PM growth 3Y-6.16%
PM growth 5Y-0.98%
GM growth 3Y0.86%
GM growth 5Y-0.37%
GIS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGIS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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2. GIS Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so GIS is still creating some value.
  • GIS has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • GIS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • GIS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
GIS Yearly Shares OutstandingGIS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M
GIS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGIS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.19 indicates that GIS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 2.19, GIS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.17% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GIS has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.46. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as GIS would need 8.46 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • GIS has a Debt to FCF ratio of 8.46. This is in the better half of the industry: GIS outperforms 63.22% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.27 is on the high side and indicates that GIS has dependencies on debt financing.
  • GIS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.27. This is in the lower half of the industry: GIS underperforms 75.86% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.27
Debt/FCF 8.46
Altman-Z 2.19
ROIC/WACC1.3
WACC6.89%
GIS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGIS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.56 indicates that GIS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • GIS has a Current ratio of 0.56. This is amonst the worse of the industry: GIS underperforms 87.36% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.36 indicates that GIS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • GIS's Quick ratio of 0.36 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GIS is outperformed by 82.76% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.56
Quick Ratio 0.36
GIS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGIS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B

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3. GIS Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for GIS have decreased strongly by -25.45% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past 5 years, GIS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 3.12% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, GIS shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -6.48% in the last year.
  • GIS shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.03% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-25.45%
EPS 3Y2.23%
EPS 5Y3.12%
EPS Q2Q%-36%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.48%
Revenue growth 3Y0.86%
Revenue growth 5Y2.03%
Sales Q2Q%-8.37%

3.2 Future

  • GIS is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -0.70% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, GIS will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.41% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-15.94%
EPS Next 2Y-8.61%
EPS Next 3Y-4.43%
EPS Next 5Y-0.7%
Revenue Next Year-5.55%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.43%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.75%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.41%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
GIS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGIS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 5B 10B 15B 20B
GIS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGIS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1 2 3 4

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4. GIS Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • GIS is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.73.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, GIS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.16% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.50. GIS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.19, the valuation of GIS can be described as very reasonable.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GIS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.61% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • GIS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.67.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.73
Fwd PE 10.19
GIS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGIS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, GIS is valued a bit cheaper than 60.92% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, GIS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.16% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.58
EV/EBITDA 9.72
GIS Per share dataGIS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 -10 20 -20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The excellent profitability rating of GIS may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • GIS's earnings are expected to decrease with -4.43% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.43
EPS Next 2Y-8.61%
EPS Next 3Y-4.43%

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5. GIS Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.53%, GIS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • The stock price of GIS dropped by -21.79% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.48, GIS pays a better dividend. On top of this GIS pays more dividend than 85.06% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, GIS pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.53%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of GIS has a limited annual growth rate of 4.25%.
  • GIS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.25%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
GIS Yearly Dividends per shareGIS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • 59.50% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GIS. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
  • GIS's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP59.5%
EPS Next 2Y-8.61%
EPS Next 3Y-4.43%
GIS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGIS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B
GIS Dividend Payout.GIS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.GIS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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GIS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

GENERAL MILLS INC

NYSE:GIS (3/25/2026, 2:43:10 PM)

35.825

-0.97 (-2.65%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)03-18
Earnings (Next)06-23
Inst Owners88.26%
Inst Owner Change2.13%
Ins Owners0.28%
Ins Owner Change0.42%
Market Cap19.12B
Revenue(TTM)18.37B
Net Income(TTM)2.21B
Analysts65.6
Price Target50.57 (41.16%)
Short Float %6.68%
Short Ratio4.31
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.53%
Yearly Dividend2.43
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.25%
DP59.5%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date04-10
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-3.33%
Min EPS beat(2)-12.73%
Max EPS beat(2)6.07%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)0.23%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.73%
Max EPS beat(4)6.07%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)2.36%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)3.39%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)4.13%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.05%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.57%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.66%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.61%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.66%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.66%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.09%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.36%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.93%
PT rev (1m)-7.01%
PT rev (3m)-7.58%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-9.98%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-18.02%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.59%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.01%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.32%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.98%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.87%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.73
Fwd PE 10.19
P/S 1.04
P/FCF 11.58
P/OCF 8.59
P/B 2.05
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 9.72
EPS(TTM)3.34
EY9.32%
EPS(NY)3.52
Fwd EY9.81%
FCF(TTM)3.09
FCFY8.63%
OCF(TTM)4.17
OCFY11.64%
SpS34.43
BVpS17.51
TBVpS-24.97
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.43
Graham Number36.28
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.83%
ROE 23.7%
ROCE 11.55%
ROIC 8.93%
ROICexc 9.23%
ROICexgc 198.43%
OM 14.91%
PM (TTM) 12.05%
GM 33.14%
FCFM 8.98%
ROA(3y)7.71%
ROA(5y)7.84%
ROE(3y)25.45%
ROE(5y)25.35%
ROIC(3y)10.86%
ROIC(5y)11.02%
ROICexc(3y)11.08%
ROICexc(5y)11.42%
ROICexgc(3y)120.35%
ROICexgc(5y)166.93%
ROCE(3y)13.69%
ROCE(5y)13.98%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-15.77%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-18.86%
ROICexc growth 3Y-3.27%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.02%
OM growth 3Y-0.79%
OM growth 5Y0.02%
PM growth 3Y-6.16%
PM growth 5Y-0.98%
GM growth 3Y0.86%
GM growth 5Y-0.37%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.57
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.27
Debt/FCF 8.46
Debt/EBITDA 3.6
Cap/Depr 104.35%
Cap/Sales 3.13%
Interest Coverage 5
Cash Conversion 67.64%
Profit Quality 74.52%
Current Ratio 0.56
Quick Ratio 0.36
Altman-Z 2.19
F-Score5
WACC6.89%
ROIC/WACC1.3
Cap/Depr(3y)127.4%
Cap/Depr(5y)114.04%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.51%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.29%
Profit Quality(3y)93.91%
Profit Quality(5y)97.6%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-25.45%
EPS 3Y2.23%
EPS 5Y3.12%
EPS Q2Q%-36%
EPS Next Y-15.94%
EPS Next 2Y-8.61%
EPS Next 3Y-4.43%
EPS Next 5Y-0.7%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.48%
Revenue growth 3Y0.86%
Revenue growth 5Y2.03%
Sales Q2Q%-8.37%
Revenue Next Year-5.55%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.43%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.75%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.41%
EBIT growth 1Y-23.93%
EBIT growth 3Y0.06%
EBIT growth 5Y2.04%
EBIT Next Year1.34%
EBIT Next 3Y0.83%
EBIT Next 5Y2.14%
FCF growth 1Y-30.28%
FCF growth 3Y-5.85%
FCF growth 5Y-6.54%
OCF growth 1Y-30.24%
OCF growth 3Y-4.17%
OCF growth 5Y-4.51%

GENERAL MILLS INC / GIS Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for GIS stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to GIS.


What is the valuation status of GENERAL MILLS INC (GIS) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to GENERAL MILLS INC (GIS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is GENERAL MILLS INC (GIS) stock?

GENERAL MILLS INC (GIS) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What is the financial health of GENERAL MILLS INC (GIS) stock?

The financial health rating of GENERAL MILLS INC (GIS) is 3 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for GIS stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GENERAL MILLS INC (GIS) is expected to decline by -15.94% in the next year.