GENERAL MILLS INC (GRM.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:GRM • US3703341046
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29.95 EUR
-0.23 (-0.76%)
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This GRM.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. GRM.DE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year GRM was profitable.
- GRM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years GRM has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years GRM had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- GRM has a Return On Assets of 6.83%. This is in the better half of the industry: GRM outperforms 72.58% of its industry peers.
- GRM has a better Return On Equity (23.70%) than 90.32% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.93%, GRM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.42% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for GRM is above the industry average of 7.10%.
| 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
- GRM has a better Profit Margin (12.05%) than 83.87% of its industry peers.
- GRM's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- GRM has a better Operating Margin (14.91%) than 87.10% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GRM has remained more or less at the same level.
- GRM has a Gross Margin of 33.14%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GRM outperforms 46.77% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GRM has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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. GRM.DE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so GRM is still creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, GRM has less shares outstanding
- GRM has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for GRM is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.17 indicates that GRM is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.17, GRM is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.61% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of GRM is 8.46, which is on the high side as it means it would take GRM, 8.46 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- GRM has a Debt to FCF ratio (8.46) which is in line with its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.27 is on the high side and indicates that GRM has dependencies on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of GRM (1.27) is worse than 80.65% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.17 |
ROIC/WACC1.36
WACC6.56%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.56 indicates that GRM may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 0.56, GRM is not doing good in the industry: 96.77% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- GRM has a Quick Ratio of 0.56. This is a bad value and indicates that GRM is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.36, GRM is doing worse than 93.55% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.56 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.36 |
3. GRM.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for GRM have decreased strongly by -25.45% in the last year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.12% on average over the past years.
- GRM shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -6.48%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.03% on average over the past years.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, GRM will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -0.70% on average per year.
- GRM is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.41% yearly.
EPS Next Y-17.73%
EPS Next 2Y-11.13%
EPS Next 3Y-6.32%
EPS Next 5Y-0.7%
Revenue Next Year-5.54%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.97%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.29%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.41%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- 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. GRM.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 10.58 indicates a reasonable valuation of GRM.
- 77.42% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GRM, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.89, GRM is valued rather cheaply.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.63, the valuation of GRM can be described as reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GRM is valued a bit cheaper than 77.42% of the companies in the same industry.
- GRM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 38.50.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.63 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- GRM's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- GRM's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. GRM is cheaper than 79.03% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.53 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- GRM has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- GRM's earnings are expected to decrease with -6.32% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.39
EPS Next 2Y-11.13%
EPS Next 3Y-6.32%
5. GRM.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- GRM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.91%, which is a nice return.
- The stock price of GRM dropped by -21.95% 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.
- GRM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.37. GRM pays more dividend than 95.16% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, GRM pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.91% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of GRM has a limited annual growth rate of 4.25%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.25%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years7
5.3 Sustainability
- 59.50% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GRM. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- GRM'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-11.13%
EPS Next 3Y-6.32%
GRM.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:GRM (4/20/2026, 3:29:59 PM)
29.95
-0.23 (-0.76%)
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 Owners88.45%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.28%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap15.98B
Revenue(TTM)18.37B
Net Income(TTM)2.21B
Analysts57.14
Price Target35.54 (18.66%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.91% |
Yearly Dividend2.06
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.25%
DP59.5%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years7
Ex-DateN/A
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)-16.66%
PT rev (3m)-24.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)6.75%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.14%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.16%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.59%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.08%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.63 | ||
| P/S | 1.03 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.43 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.47 | ||
| P/B | 2.02 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.53 |
EPS(TTM)2.83
EY9.45%
EPS(NY)2.82
Fwd EY9.41%
FCF(TTM)2.62
FCFY8.75%
OCF(TTM)3.54
OCFY11.8%
SpS29.18
BVpS14.84
TBVpS-21.16
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.39
Graham Number30.7403 (2.64%)
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 | 2.17 |
F-Score5
WACC6.56%
ROIC/WACC1.36
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-17.73%
EPS Next 2Y-11.13%
EPS Next 3Y-6.32%
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-5.54%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.97%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.29%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.41%
EBIT growth 1Y-23.93%
EBIT growth 3Y0.06%
EBIT growth 5Y2.04%
EBIT Next Year-0.42%
EBIT Next 3Y-0.62%
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 / GRM.DE Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for GRM stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to GRM.DE.
What is the valuation status for GRM stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to GENERAL MILLS INC (GRM.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for GENERAL MILLS INC?
GENERAL MILLS INC (GRM.DE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for GRM stock?
The financial health rating of GENERAL MILLS INC (GRM.DE) is 2 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of GENERAL MILLS INC (GRM.DE) stock?
The dividend rating of GENERAL MILLS INC (GRM.DE) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 59.5%.