GENERAL MILLS INC (GRM.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:GRM • US3703341046
Current stock price
29.32 EUR
-1.28 (-4.18%)
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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.
- In the past year GRM had a positive cash flow from operations.
- GRM had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years GRM had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- With a decent Return On Assets value of 6.83%, GRM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Equity of GRM (23.70%) is better than 89.66% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.93%, GRM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- GRM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.86%. This is above the industry average of 7.16%.
| 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 86.21% 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 89.66% of its industry peers.
- GRM's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- GRM's Gross Margin of 33.14% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GRM outperforms 44.83% 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), GRM is creating some value.
- GRM has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, GRM has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, GRM has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.18 indicates that GRM is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- GRM has a Altman-Z score of 2.18. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GRM outperforms 56.90% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of GRM (8.46) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- GRM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.27. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- GRM has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.27) than 79.31% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.18 |
ROIC/WACC1.36
WACC6.58%
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: 96.55% 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.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.36, GRM is not doing good in the industry: 93.10% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| 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.
- The Revenue has decreased by -6.48% in the past year.
- GRM 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -0.70% on average over the next years.
- The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.41% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-17.73%
EPS Next 2Y-11.13%
EPS Next 3Y-6.32%
EPS Next 5Y-0.7%
Revenue Next Year-5.57%
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. GRM.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 10.29, the valuation of GRM can be described as reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, GRM is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.86% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.86. GRM is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.33, the valuation of GRM can be described as very reasonable.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GRM indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: GRM is cheaper than 74.14% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 37.39. GRM is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.33 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of GRM is on the same level as its industry peers.
- GRM's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. GRM is cheaper than 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.56 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- GRM has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A cheap valuation may be justified as GRM's earnings are expected to decrease with -6.32% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.29
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 6.64%, which is a nice return.
- The stock price of GRM dropped by -24.18% 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.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.60, GRM pays a better dividend. On top of this GRM pays more dividend than 94.83% of the companies listed 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 | 6.64% |
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
- GRM pays out 59.50% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- The Dividend Rate of GRM has been growing, while earnings will be declining. 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 (4/13/2026, 5:22:58 PM)
29.32
-1.28 (-4.18%)
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 Cap15.65B
Revenue(TTM)18.37B
Net Income(TTM)2.21B
Analysts57.14
Price Target36.03 (22.89%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.64% |
Yearly Dividend2.08
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)-15.52%
PT rev (3m)-23.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)7.07%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.99%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.14%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.16%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.7%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.05%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.33 | ||
| P/S | 1 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.11 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.23 | ||
| P/B | 1.96 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.56 |
EPS(TTM)2.85
EY9.72%
EPS(NY)2.84
Fwd EY9.68%
FCF(TTM)2.64
FCFY9%
OCF(TTM)3.56
OCFY12.15%
SpS29.39
BVpS14.95
TBVpS-21.31
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.29
Graham Number30.96
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 | 2.18 |
F-Score5
WACC6.58%
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-5.57%
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%.