GENERAL MILLS INC (GIS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:GIS • US3703341046
45.23 USD
+0.3 (+0.67%)
At close: Feb 27, 2026
45.23 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/27/2026, 8:07:09 PM
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 has an excellent profitability rating, 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.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year GIS was profitable.
- GIS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- GIS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years GIS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- GIS has a Return On Assets of 7.79%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GIS outperforms 88.64% of its industry peers.
- GIS has a Return On Equity of 27.23%. This is amongst the best in 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.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for GIS is significantly below the industry average of 28.22%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 13.51%, GIS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.59% of the companies in the same industry.
- GIS's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 15.95%, GIS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.05% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GIS has remained more or less at the same level.
- GIS has a Gross Margin of 33.83%. This is in the better half of the industry: GIS outperforms 76.14% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GIS has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- GIS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, GIS has less shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for GIS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, GIS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- GIS has an Altman-Z score of 2.38. 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 has a Altman-Z score (2.38) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- 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.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of GIS (7.70) is better than 64.77% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.31 is on the high side and indicates that GIS has dependencies on debt financing.
- GIS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.31. This is in the lower half of the industry: GIS underperforms 77.27% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.31 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.38 |
ROIC/WACC1.49
WACC6.46%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.66 indicates that GIS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- GIS has a Current ratio of 0.66. This is amonst the worse of the industry: GIS underperforms 84.09% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- GIS's Quick ratio of 0.39 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GIS is outperformed by 78.41% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.39 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- GIS shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -20.43%.
- GIS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 3.12% yearly.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 0.16% on average over the next years.
- 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
- 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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.22, GIS is valued correctly.
- 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.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.07. GIS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.99, the valuation of GIS can be described as reasonable.
- 81.82% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GIS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- GIS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 28.05, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.99 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 60.23% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GIS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- GIS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. GIS is cheaper than 79.55% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.54 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.5 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- GIS has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.91
EPS Next 2Y-5.35%
EPS Next 3Y-1.68%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- GIS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.43%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.22, GIS pays a better dividend. On top of this GIS pays more dividend than 85.23% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- GIS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.43% |
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
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.
- GIS's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP52.1%
EPS Next 2Y-5.35%
EPS Next 3Y-1.68%
45.23
+0.3 (+0.67%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)12-17 2025-12-17/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-17 2026-03-17/bmo
Inst Owners86.24%
Inst Owner Change2.07%
Ins Owners0.28%
Ins Owner Change0.34%
Market Cap24.13B
Revenue(TTM)18.78B
Net Income(TTM)2.54B
Analysts68
Price Target50.57 (11.81%)
Short Float %6.12%
Short Ratio4.17
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 2026-04-10 (0.61)
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.99 | ||
| P/S | 1.29 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.54 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.23 | ||
| P/B | 2.59 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.5 |
EPS(TTM)3.7
EY8.18%
EPS(NY)3.77
Fwd EY8.34%
FCF(TTM)3.34
FCFY7.39%
OCF(TTM)4.42
OCFY9.78%
SpS35.19
BVpS17.46
TBVpS-24.94
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.91
Graham Number38.13
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 2.38 |
F-Score3
WACC6.46%
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.