GENERAL MILLS INC (GRM.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:GRM • US3703341046
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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
- GRM had positive earnings in the past year.
- 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
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.83%, GRM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.05% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 23.70%, GRM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.44% of the companies in the same industry.
- GRM has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.93%) than 77.05% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for GRM is above the industry average of 7.00%.
| 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 Profit Margin of 12.05%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GRM outperforms 88.52% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GRM has remained more or less at the same level.
- GRM has a Operating Margin of 14.91%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GRM outperforms 88.52% 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 (33.14%) which is in line with 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for GRM has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- GRM has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- GRM has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- GRM has an Altman-Z score of 2.19. This is not the best score and indicates that GRM 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 2.19, GRM is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.46% of the companies in the same industry.
- GRM has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.46. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as GRM would need 8.46 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 8.46, GRM is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.46% of the companies in the same industry.
- GRM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.27. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of GRM (1.27) is worse than 80.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.19 |
ROIC/WACC1.29
WACC6.92%
2.3 Liquidity
- GRM has a Current 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.
- GRM has a Current ratio of 0.56. This is amonst the worse of the industry: GRM underperforms 96.72% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- GRM has a worse Quick ratio (0.36) than 93.44% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.56 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.36 |
3. GRM.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- GRM shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -25.45%.
- GRM 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, GRM shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -6.48% in the last year.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -0.70% on average over the next years.
- Based on estimates for the next years, GRM will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.41% on average per year.
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. GRM.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.16, the valuation of GRM can be described as very reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, GRM is valued cheaper than 80.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 24.75. GRM is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- GRM is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.60.
- 75.41% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GRM, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.10. GRM is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.6 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as GRM.
- 77.05% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GRM, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.71 |
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 -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. GRM.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.77%, GRM is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.59, GRM pays a better dividend. On top of this GRM pays more dividend than 91.80% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, GRM pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.77% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of GRM has a limited annual growth rate of 4.25%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.25%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
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-8.61%
EPS Next 3Y-4.43%
GRM.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:GRM (3/30/2026, 5:12:15 PM)
32.35
+0.42 (+1.32%)
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 ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.28%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap17.26B
Revenue(TTM)18.37B
Net Income(TTM)2.21B
Analysts65.6
Price Target42.65 (31.84%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.77% |
Yearly Dividend2.11
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.25%
DP59.5%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-9.13%
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 | 11.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.6 | ||
| P/S | 1.08 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.05 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.93 | ||
| P/B | 2.13 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.71 |
EPS(TTM)2.9
EY8.96%
EPS(NY)3.05
Fwd EY9.44%
FCF(TTM)2.69
FCFY8.3%
OCF(TTM)3.62
OCFY11.2%
SpS29.9
BVpS15.2
TBVpS-21.68
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.57
Graham Number31.5
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 | 2.19 |
F-Score5
WACC6.92%
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 / 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.
What is the profitability of GRM stock?
GENERAL MILLS INC (GRM.DE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for GRM stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for GENERAL MILLS INC (GRM.DE) is 11.16 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.13.
What is the earnings growth outlook for GENERAL MILLS INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GENERAL MILLS INC (GRM.DE) is expected to decline by -15.94% in the next year.