GENERAL MILLS INC (GIS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:GIS • US3703341046
Current stock price
37.22 USD
+0.11 (+0.3%)
At close:
37.3 USD
+0.08 (+0.21%)
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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.
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.
- In the past 5 years GIS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of GIS (6.83%) is better than 82.76% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 23.70%, GIS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.70% of the companies in the same industry.
- GIS's Return On Invested Capital of 8.93% is amongst the best of the industry. GIS outperforms 83.91% of its industry peers.
- GIS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.86%. This is above the industry average of 7.23%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- GIS's Profit Margin of 12.05% is amongst the best of the industry. GIS outperforms 93.10% of its industry peers.
- GIS's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- GIS has a Operating Margin of 14.91%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GIS outperforms 91.95% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GIS has remained more or less at the same level.
- 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.
- GIS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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.
- The number of shares outstanding for GIS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- GIS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- GIS has an Altman-Z score of 2.20. 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.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.20, GIS is in line with its industry, 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.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 8.46, GIS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
- GIS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.27. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- GIS's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.27 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GIS is outperformed by 75.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.2 |
ROIC/WACC1.29
WACC6.91%
2.3 Liquidity
- GIS has a Current Ratio of 0.56. 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 Current ratio of 0.56 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GIS is outperformed by 87.36% of its industry peers.
- GIS has a Quick Ratio of 0.56. 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 has a Quick ratio of 0.36. This is amonst the worse of the industry: GIS underperforms 82.76% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.56 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.36 |
3. GIS Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- GIS shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -25.45%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.12% on average over the past years.
- The Revenue has decreased by -6.48% in the past 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.
- The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.41% on average over the next years.
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.
- 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. GIS Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.14, which indicates a very decent valuation of GIS.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, GIS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.01% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.35. GIS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- GIS is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.59.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GIS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.91% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.61. GIS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.59 |
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 60.92% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- GIS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. GIS is cheaper than 78.16% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.04 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.79 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- GIS has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A cheap valuation may be justified as GIS's earnings are expected to decrease with -4.43% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.57
EPS Next 2Y-8.61%
EPS Next 3Y-4.43%
5. GIS Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.77%, GIS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.44, GIS pays a better dividend. On top of this GIS pays more dividend than 85.06% 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 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.77% |
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
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.
- The Dividend Rate of GIS has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP59.5%
EPS Next 2Y-8.61%
EPS Next 3Y-4.43%
GIS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
37.22
+0.11 (+0.3%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)03-18 2026-03-18/bmo
Earnings (Next)06-23 2026-06-23/amc
Inst Owners88.26%
Inst Owner Change2.13%
Ins Owners0.28%
Ins Owner Change0.42%
Market Cap19.86B
Revenue(TTM)18.37B
Net Income(TTM)2.21B
Analysts65.6
Price Target42.84 (15.1%)
Short Float %7.04%
Short Ratio4.16
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.77% |
Yearly Dividend2.43
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.25%
DP59.5%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date04-10 2026-04-10 (0.61)
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)-15.29%
PT rev (3m)-21.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)6.12%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.99%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.59%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.11%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.3%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.7%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.02%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.59 | ||
| P/S | 1.08 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.04 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.92 | ||
| P/B | 2.13 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.79 |
EPS(TTM)3.34
EY8.97%
EPS(NY)3.52
Fwd EY9.45%
FCF(TTM)3.09
FCFY8.31%
OCF(TTM)4.17
OCFY11.21%
SpS34.43
BVpS17.51
TBVpS-24.97
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.57
Graham Number36.28
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 2.2 |
F-Score5
WACC6.91%
ROIC/WACC1.29
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 for GIS stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to GENERAL MILLS INC (GIS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for GENERAL MILLS INC?
GENERAL MILLS INC (GIS) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for GIS stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for GENERAL MILLS INC (GIS) is 11.14 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.13.
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.