GENERAL MILLS INC (GRM.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:GRM • US3703341046
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29.955 EUR
-0.04 (-0.12%)
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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.
- Each year in the past 5 years GRM has been profitable.
- GRM had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of GRM (6.83%) is better than 72.58% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of GRM (23.70%) is better than 90.32% of its industry peers.
- GRM has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.93%. This is in the better half of the industry: GRM outperforms 77.42% of its industry peers.
- GRM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.86%. This 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 Profit Margin of 12.05%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GRM outperforms 83.87% of its industry peers.
- GRM's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 14.91%, GRM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.10% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GRM has remained more or less at the same level.
- With a Gross Margin value of 33.14%, GRM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.77% of the companies in the same industry.
- GRM'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. 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.
- GRM has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, GRM has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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.
- GRM has a Altman-Z score of 2.17. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GRM outperforms 51.61% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- 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.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.27, GRM is not doing good in the industry: 80.65% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.17 |
ROIC/WACC1.36
WACC6.55%
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 96.77% 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.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.36, GRM is not doing good in the industry: 93.55% 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
- GRM shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -25.45%.
- Measured over the past 5 years, GRM shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 3.12% on average per year.
- 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
- GRM is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -0.70% yearly.
- 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-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
- 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.
- 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 10.55, 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 77.42% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.95. GRM is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- GRM is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.59.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GRM is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.42% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GRM to the average of the S&P500 Index (38.68), we can say GRM is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.59 |
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 | 11.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.47 |
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)3.38
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.
- In the last 3 months the price of GRM has falen by -20.61%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.37, GRM pays a better dividend. On top of this GRM pays more dividend than 95.16% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, 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 (4/21/2026, 5:07:13 PM)
29.955
-0.04 (-0.12%)
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 Cap15.99B
Revenue(TTM)18.37B
Net Income(TTM)2.21B
Analysts57.14
Price Target35.54 (18.64%)
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 | 10.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.59 | ||
| P/S | 1.02 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.39 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.45 | ||
| P/B | 2.01 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.47 |
EPS(TTM)2.84
EY9.48%
EPS(NY)2.83
Fwd EY9.44%
FCF(TTM)2.63
FCFY8.78%
OCF(TTM)3.55
OCFY11.84%
SpS29.27
BVpS14.89
TBVpS-21.23
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.38
Graham Number30.843 (2.96%)
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 | 2.17 |
F-Score5
WACC6.55%
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%.