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GENERAL MILLS INC (GIS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:GIS - US3703341046 - Common Stock

46.22 USD
-0.66 (-1.41%)
Last: 11/10/2025, 8:04:00 PM
46.2 USD
-0.02 (-0.04%)
Pre-Market: 11/11/2025, 4:03:37 AM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to GIS. GIS was compared to 86 industry peers in the Food Products industry. While GIS has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. GIS has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year GIS was profitable.
In the past year GIS had a positive cash flow from operations.
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.
GIS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGIS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of GIS (8.84%) is better than 90.70% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 30.71%, GIS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 10.30%, GIS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.05% of the companies in the same industry.
GIS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.86%. This is significantly below the industry average of 28.65%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.84%
ROE 30.71%
ROIC 10.3%
ROA(3y)7.71%
ROA(5y)7.84%
ROE(3y)25.45%
ROE(5y)25.35%
ROIC(3y)10.86%
ROIC(5y)11.02%
GIS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGIS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 15.24%, GIS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.19% of the companies in the same industry.
GIS's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
GIS has a Operating Margin of 16.84%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GIS outperforms 93.02% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GIS has remained more or less at the same level.
The Gross Margin of GIS (34.39%) is better than 79.07% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GIS has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 16.84%
PM (TTM) 15.24%
GM 34.39%
OM growth 3Y-0.78%
OM growth 5Y0.01%
PM growth 3Y-6.16%
PM growth 5Y-0.98%
GM growth 3Y0.86%
GM growth 5Y-0.37%
GIS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGIS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

GIS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for GIS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for GIS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, GIS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
GIS Yearly Shares OutstandingGIS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M
GIS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGIS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.40 indicates that GIS 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 2.40, GIS is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.14% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of GIS is 6.87, which is on the high side as it means it would take GIS, 6.87 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of GIS (6.87) is better than 70.93% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.29 is on the high side and indicates that GIS has dependencies on debt financing.
GIS has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.29) than 80.23% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.29
Debt/FCF 6.87
Altman-Z 2.4
ROIC/WACC1.57
WACC6.58%
GIS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGIS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.66 indicates that GIS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.66, GIS is not doing good in the industry: 87.21% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
GIS has a Quick Ratio of 0.66. 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 worse Quick ratio (0.40) than 79.07% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.66
Quick Ratio 0.4
GIS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGIS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

GIS shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -11.11%.
Measured over the past 5 years, GIS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 3.12% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -3.26% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, GIS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.03% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-11.11%
EPS 3Y2.23%
EPS 5Y3.12%
EPS Q2Q%-19.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.26%
Revenue growth 3Y0.86%
Revenue growth 5Y2.03%
Sales Q2Q%-6.82%

3.2 Future

GIS is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 0.42% yearly.
GIS is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.04% yearly.
EPS Next Y-12.43%
EPS Next 2Y-4.52%
EPS Next 3Y-1.3%
EPS Next 5Y0.42%
Revenue Next Year-4.69%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.59%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.12%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.04%

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.
GIS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGIS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 5B 10B 15B 20B
GIS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGIS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

GIS is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.55.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, GIS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.91% of the companies are valued more expensively.
GIS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.28.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.04 indicates a correct valuation of GIS.
79.07% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GIS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 33.61, GIS is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.56
Fwd PE 12.04
GIS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGIS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

GIS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, GIS is valued cheaper than 82.56% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.76
EV/EBITDA 10.12
GIS Per share dataGIS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 -20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

GIS has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.7
EPS Next 2Y-4.52%
EPS Next 3Y-1.3%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.31%, GIS is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.21, GIS pays a better dividend. On top of this GIS pays more dividend than 83.72% 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 2.36.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.31%

5.2 History

The dividend of GIS has a limited annual growth rate of 4.26%.
GIS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.26%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
GIS Yearly Dividends per shareGIS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

GIS pays out 45.62% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of GIS is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP45.62%
EPS Next 2Y-4.52%
EPS Next 3Y-1.3%
GIS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGIS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B
GIS Dividend Payout.GIS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.GIS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

GENERAL MILLS INC

NYSE:GIS (11/10/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

Premarket: 46.2 -0.02 (-0.04%)

46.22

-0.66 (-1.41%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)09-17 2025-09-17/bmo
Earnings (Next)12-16 2025-12-16/bmo
Inst Owners86.7%
Inst Owner Change-1.36%
Ins Owners0.28%
Ins Owner Change3.79%
Market Cap24.65B
Revenue(TTM)19.16B
Net Income(TTM)2.92B
Analysts65.38
Price Target55.63 (20.36%)
Short Float %5.41%
Short Ratio4.83
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.31%
Yearly Dividend2.43
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.26%
DP45.62%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date10-10 2025-10-10 (0.61)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)3.8%
Min EPS beat(2)3.07%
Max EPS beat(2)4.53%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)6.19%
Min EPS beat(4)3.07%
Max EPS beat(4)13.83%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)5.44%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)4.45%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)4.55%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.27%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.66%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.89%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.25%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.37%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.93%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.51%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.24%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.84%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-1.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.9%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.61%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.56
Fwd PE 12.04
P/S 1.29
P/FCF 11.76
P/OCF 9.16
P/B 2.59
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.12
EPS(TTM)4
EY8.65%
EPS(NY)3.84
Fwd EY8.3%
FCF(TTM)3.93
FCFY8.5%
OCF(TTM)5.04
OCFY10.91%
SpS35.91
BVpS17.82
TBVpS-24.82
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.7
Graham Number40.05
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.84%
ROE 30.71%
ROCE 12.88%
ROIC 10.3%
ROICexc 10.71%
ROICexgc 187.52%
OM 16.84%
PM (TTM) 15.24%
GM 34.39%
FCFM 10.94%
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)120.36%
ROICexgc(5y)166.96%
ROCE(3y)13.69%
ROCE(5y)13.98%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-15.78%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-18.87%
ROICexc growth 3Y-3.26%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.02%
OM growth 3Y-0.78%
OM growth 5Y0.01%
PM growth 3Y-6.16%
PM growth 5Y-0.98%
GM growth 3Y0.86%
GM growth 5Y-0.37%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.58
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.29
Debt/FCF 6.87
Debt/EBITDA 3.25
Cap/Depr 110.48%
Cap/Sales 3.1%
Interest Coverage 6.25
Cash Conversion 71.48%
Profit Quality 71.81%
Current Ratio 0.66
Quick Ratio 0.4
Altman-Z 2.4
F-Score4
WACC6.58%
ROIC/WACC1.57
Cap/Depr(3y)127.4%
Cap/Depr(5y)114.04%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.51%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.29%
Profit Quality(3y)93.9%
Profit Quality(5y)97.6%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-11.11%
EPS 3Y2.23%
EPS 5Y3.12%
EPS Q2Q%-19.63%
EPS Next Y-12.43%
EPS Next 2Y-4.52%
EPS Next 3Y-1.3%
EPS Next 5Y0.42%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.26%
Revenue growth 3Y0.86%
Revenue growth 5Y2.03%
Sales Q2Q%-6.82%
Revenue Next Year-4.69%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.59%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.12%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.04%
EBIT growth 1Y-9.08%
EBIT growth 3Y0.07%
EBIT growth 5Y2.04%
EBIT Next Year5.08%
EBIT Next 3Y2.66%
EBIT Next 5Y2.69%
FCF growth 1Y3.4%
FCF growth 3Y-5.85%
FCF growth 5Y-6.54%
OCF growth 1Y-2.78%
OCF growth 3Y-4.17%
OCF growth 5Y-4.51%

GENERAL MILLS INC / GIS FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for GIS stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to GIS.


Can you provide the valuation status for GENERAL MILLS INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to GENERAL MILLS INC (GIS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is GENERAL MILLS INC (GIS) stock?

GENERAL MILLS INC (GIS) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for GIS stock?

The financial health rating of GENERAL MILLS INC (GIS) is 3 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for GENERAL MILLS INC (GIS) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GENERAL MILLS INC (GIS) is expected to decline by -12.43% in the next year.