GENERAL MILLS INC (GIS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:GIS • US3703341046

43.56 USD
-0.98 (-2.2%)
At close: Mar 4, 2026
43.55 USD
-0.01 (-0.02%)
Pre-Market: 3/5/2026, 4:26:00 AM
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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.

Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to GIS. GIS was compared to 88 industry peers in the Food Products industry. GIS scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. GIS has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


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1. GIS Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • GIS had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year GIS had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years GIS has always been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years GIS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 7.79%, GIS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.64% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GIS's Return On Equity of 27.23% is amongst the best of the industry. GIS outperforms 96.59% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.65%, GIS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GIS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.86%. This is significantly below the industry average of 28.23%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.79%
ROE 27.23%
ROIC 9.65%
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's Profit Margin of 13.51% is amongst the best of the industry. GIS outperforms 96.59% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GIS has remained more or less at the same level.
  • GIS has a Operating Margin of 15.95%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GIS outperforms 92.05% of its industry peers.
  • GIS's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • With a decent Gross Margin value of 33.83%, GIS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.14% 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 15.95%
PM (TTM) 13.51%
GM 33.83%
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.
  • The number of shares outstanding for GIS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • GIS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for GIS is higher compared to a year ago.
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

  • GIS has an Altman-Z score of 2.35. This is not the best score and indicates that GIS is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • GIS's Altman-Z score of 2.35 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GIS outperforms 59.09% of its industry peers.
  • GIS has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.70. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as GIS would need 7.70 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 7.70, GIS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.31 is on the high side and indicates that GIS has dependencies on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.31, GIS is not doing good in the industry: 76.14% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.31
Debt/FCF 7.7
Altman-Z 2.35
ROIC/WACC1.49
WACC6.47%
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 0.66 indicates that GIS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 0.66, GIS is not doing good in the industry: 84.09% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • GIS has a Quick Ratio of 0.66. This is a bad value and indicates that GIS is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.39, GIS is doing worse than 78.41% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.66
Quick Ratio 0.39
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 -20.43% 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 -5.65% 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)-20.43%
EPS 3Y2.23%
EPS 5Y3.12%
EPS Q2Q%-21.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.65%
Revenue growth 3Y0.86%
Revenue growth 5Y2.03%
Sales Q2Q%-7.24%

3.2 Future

  • GIS is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 0.16% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.06% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-11.89%
EPS Next 2Y-5.35%
EPS Next 3Y-1.68%
EPS Next 5Y0.16%
Revenue Next Year-4.53%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.66%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.17%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.06%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
  • 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

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.77, which indicates a very decent valuation of GIS.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of GIS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: GIS is cheaper than 79.55% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • GIS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.03, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.55 indicates a reasonable valuation of GIS.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GIS indicates a rather cheap valuation: GIS is cheaper than 84.09% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GIS to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.11), we can say GIS is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.77
Fwd PE 11.55
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

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of GIS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: GIS is cheaper than 60.23% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of GIS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: GIS is cheaper than 77.27% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.04
EV/EBITDA 10.24
GIS Per share dataGIS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 -20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The decent profitability rating of GIS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.77
EPS Next 2Y-5.35%
EPS Next 3Y-1.68%

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5. GIS Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.43%, GIS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • GIS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.23. GIS pays more dividend than 85.23% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GIS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.43%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of GIS has a limited annual growth rate of 4.25%.
  • GIS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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

  • 52.10% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GIS. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
  • The dividend of GIS is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP52.1%
EPS Next 2Y-5.35%
EPS Next 3Y-1.68%
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 (3/4/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

Premarket: 43.55 -0.01 (-0.02%)

43.56

-0.98 (-2.2%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)12-17
Earnings (Next)03-17
Inst Owners86.24%
Inst Owner Change2.07%
Ins Owners0.28%
Ins Owner Change0.34%
Market Cap23.24B
Revenue(TTM)18.78B
Net Income(TTM)2.54B
Analysts68
Price Target50.57 (16.09%)
Short Float %6.25%
Short Ratio4.09
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.43%
Yearly Dividend2.43
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.25%
DP52.1%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date04-10
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)5.3%
Min EPS beat(2)4.53%
Max EPS beat(2)6.07%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)4.25%
Min EPS beat(4)3.07%
Max EPS beat(4)6.07%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)5.3%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)4.76%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)5.33%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.12%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.89%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.66%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.31%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.37%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.66%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.82%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.14%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.97%
PT rev (1m)-7.01%
PT rev (3m)-9.1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-9.07%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.06%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.61%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.97%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.69%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.17%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.77
Fwd PE 11.55
P/S 1.24
P/FCF 13.04
P/OCF 9.85
P/B 2.49
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.24
EPS(TTM)3.7
EY8.49%
EPS(NY)3.77
Fwd EY8.66%
FCF(TTM)3.34
FCFY7.67%
OCF(TTM)4.42
OCFY10.15%
SpS35.19
BVpS17.46
TBVpS-24.94
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.77
Graham Number38.13
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.79%
ROE 27.23%
ROCE 12.06%
ROIC 9.65%
ROICexc 9.92%
ROICexgc 155.16%
OM 15.95%
PM (TTM) 13.51%
GM 33.83%
FCFM 9.49%
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-Score3
Asset Turnover0.58
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.31
Debt/FCF 7.7
Debt/EBITDA 3.44
Cap/Depr 105.6%
Cap/Sales 3.07%
Interest Coverage 4.96
Cash Conversion 66.63%
Profit Quality 70.27%
Current Ratio 0.66
Quick Ratio 0.39
Altman-Z 2.35
F-Score3
WACC6.47%
ROIC/WACC1.49
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)-20.43%
EPS 3Y2.23%
EPS 5Y3.12%
EPS Q2Q%-21.43%
EPS Next Y-11.89%
EPS Next 2Y-5.35%
EPS Next 3Y-1.68%
EPS Next 5Y0.16%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.65%
Revenue growth 3Y0.86%
Revenue growth 5Y2.03%
Sales Q2Q%-7.24%
Revenue Next Year-4.53%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.66%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.17%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.06%
EBIT growth 1Y-18.94%
EBIT growth 3Y0.06%
EBIT growth 5Y2.04%
EBIT Next Year1.78%
EBIT Next 3Y1.12%
EBIT Next 5Y2.57%
FCF growth 1Y-23.06%
FCF growth 3Y-5.85%
FCF growth 5Y-6.54%
OCF growth 1Y-23.23%
OCF growth 3Y-4.17%
OCF growth 5Y-4.51%

GENERAL MILLS INC / GIS FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for GIS stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 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 7 / 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 -11.89% in the next year.