GENERAL MILLS INC (GIS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:GIS - US3703341046 - Common Stock
47.145 USD
-0.26 (-0.56%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to GIS. GIS was compared to 87 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.
In the past 5 years GIS has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years GIS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 8.84%, GIS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.95% of the companies in the same industry.
GIS's Return On Equity of 30.71% is amongst the best of the industry. GIS outperforms 97.70% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 10.30%, GIS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.36% 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 28.87%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.84% | ||
| ROE | 30.71% | ||
| ROIC | 10.3% |
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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 15.24%, GIS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.40% of the companies in the same industry.
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 16.84%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GIS outperforms 94.25% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GIS has remained more or less at the same level.
The Gross Margin of GIS (34.39%) is better than 79.31% of its industry peers.
GIS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.84% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.24% | ||
| GM | 34.39% |
OM growth 3Y-0.78%
OM growth 5Y0.01%
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so GIS is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, GIS has less shares outstanding
GIS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, GIS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.42 indicates that GIS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of GIS (2.42) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of GIS is 6.87, which is on the high side as it means it would take GIS, 6.87 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
GIS's Debt to FCF ratio of 6.87 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GIS outperforms 70.11% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.29 is on the high side and indicates that GIS has dependencies on debt financing.
GIS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.29. This is amonst the worse of the industry: GIS underperforms 80.46% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.87 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.42 |
ROIC/WACC1.55
WACC6.63%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.66 indicates that GIS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of GIS (0.66) is worse than 87.36% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.40 indicates that GIS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
GIS's Quick ratio of 0.40 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GIS is outperformed by 79.31% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.4 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for GIS have decreased strongly by -11.11% 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.
The Revenue has decreased by -3.26% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, GIS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.03% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-11.11%
EPS 3Y2.23%
EPS 5Y3.12%
EPS Q2Q%-19.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.26%
Revenue growth 3Y0.86%
Revenue growth 5Y2.03%
Sales Q2Q%-6.82%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, GIS will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 0.42% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.04% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-12.43%
EPS Next 2Y-4.52%
EPS Next 3Y-1.3%
EPS Next 5Y0.42%
Revenue Next Year-4.69%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.59%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.12%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.04%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.79, the valuation of GIS can be described as reasonable.
79.31% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GIS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of GIS to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.89), we can say GIS is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.28, the valuation of GIS can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GIS is valued a bit cheaper than 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GIS to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.59), we can say GIS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.28 |
4.2 Price Multiples
GIS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
GIS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GIS is cheaper than 80.46% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.29 |
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-4.52%
EPS Next 3Y-1.3%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.16%, GIS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
GIS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.17. GIS pays more dividend than 85.06% of the companies in the same industry.
GIS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.16% |
5.2 History
The dividend of GIS has a limited annual growth rate of 4.26%.
GIS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.26%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
GIS pays out 45.62% of its income as dividend. 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.
DP45.62%
EPS Next 2Y-4.52%
EPS Next 3Y-1.3%
NYSE:GIS (11/17/2025, 3:43:09 PM)
47.145
-0.26 (-0.56%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners86.7%
Inst Owner Change-0.75%
Ins Owners0.28%
Ins Owner Change9.66%
Market Cap25.15B
Revenue(TTM)19.16B
Net Income(TTM)2.92B
Analysts65.38
Price Target55.63 (18%)
Short Float %5.41%
Short Ratio4.83
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.16% |
Yearly Dividend2.43
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.26%
DP45.62%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)3.8%
Min EPS beat(2)3.07%
Max EPS beat(2)4.53%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)6.19%
Min EPS beat(4)3.07%
Max EPS beat(4)13.83%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)5.44%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)4.45%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)4.55%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.27%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.66%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.89%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.25%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.37%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.93%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.51%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.24%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.84%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-1.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.28%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.9%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.61%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.28 | ||
| P/S | 1.31 | ||
| P/FCF | 12 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.35 | ||
| P/B | 2.65 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.29 |
EPS(TTM)4
EY8.48%
EPS(NY)3.84
Fwd EY8.14%
FCF(TTM)3.93
FCFY8.34%
OCF(TTM)5.04
OCFY10.7%
SpS35.91
BVpS17.82
TBVpS-24.82
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.77
Graham Number40.05
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.84% | ||
| ROE | 30.71% | ||
| ROCE | 12.88% | ||
| ROIC | 10.3% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.71% | ||
| ROICexgc | 187.52% | ||
| OM | 16.84% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.24% | ||
| GM | 34.39% | ||
| FCFM | 10.94% |
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)120.36%
ROICexgc(5y)166.96%
ROCE(3y)13.69%
ROCE(5y)13.98%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-15.78%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-18.87%
ROICexc growth 3Y-3.26%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.02%
OM growth 3Y-0.78%
OM growth 5Y0.01%
PM growth 3Y-6.16%
PM growth 5Y-0.98%
GM growth 3Y0.86%
GM growth 5Y-0.37%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.58
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.87 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.25 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 110.48% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.1% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.25 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 71.48% | ||
| Profit Quality | 71.81% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.4 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.42 |
F-Score4
WACC6.63%
ROIC/WACC1.55
Cap/Depr(3y)127.4%
Cap/Depr(5y)114.04%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.51%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.29%
Profit Quality(3y)93.9%
Profit Quality(5y)97.6%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-11.11%
EPS 3Y2.23%
EPS 5Y3.12%
EPS Q2Q%-19.63%
EPS Next Y-12.43%
EPS Next 2Y-4.52%
EPS Next 3Y-1.3%
EPS Next 5Y0.42%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.26%
Revenue growth 3Y0.86%
Revenue growth 5Y2.03%
Sales Q2Q%-6.82%
Revenue Next Year-4.69%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.59%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.12%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.04%
EBIT growth 1Y-9.08%
EBIT growth 3Y0.07%
EBIT growth 5Y2.04%
EBIT Next Year5.08%
EBIT Next 3Y2.66%
EBIT Next 5Y2.69%
FCF growth 1Y3.4%
FCF growth 3Y-5.85%
FCF growth 5Y-6.54%
OCF growth 1Y-2.78%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for GENERAL MILLS INC?
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.
Can you provide the financial health for GIS stock?
The financial health rating of GENERAL MILLS INC (GIS) is 3 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for GENERAL MILLS INC (GIS) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GENERAL MILLS INC (GIS) is expected to decline by -12.43% in the next year.