GENERAL MILLS INC (GRM.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:GRM - US3703341046 - Common Stock
39.595 EUR
-0.01 (-0.03%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to GRM. GRM was compared to 59 industry peers in the Food Products industry. GRM scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. GRM is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally GRM also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year GRM was profitable.
GRM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
GRM had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
GRM had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 8.84%, GRM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.44% of the companies in the same industry.
GRM has a Return On Equity of 30.71%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GRM outperforms 91.53% of its industry peers.
GRM's Return On Invested Capital of 10.30% is amongst the best of the industry. GRM outperforms 88.14% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for GRM is above the industry average of 7.10%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
GRM's Profit Margin of 15.24% is amongst the best of the industry. GRM outperforms 93.22% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GRM has remained more or less at the same level.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 16.84%, GRM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.53% of the companies in the same industry.
GRM's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
GRM has a Gross Margin (34.39%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
GRM's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), GRM is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, GRM has less shares outstanding
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
GRM has an Altman-Z score of 2.40. 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.
GRM's Altman-Z score of 2.40 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GRM outperforms 57.63% of its industry peers.
GRM has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.87. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as GRM would need 6.87 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 6.87, GRM is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.32% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.29 is on the high side and indicates that GRM has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.29, GRM is not doing good in the industry: 81.36% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.87 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.4 |
ROIC/WACC1.56
WACC6.61%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.66 indicates that GRM may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
GRM has a worse Current ratio (0.66) than 91.53% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.40 indicates that GRM may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
GRM has a Quick ratio of 0.40. This is amonst the worse of the industry: GRM underperforms 83.05% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.4 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for GRM have decreased strongly by -11.11% in the last year.
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.
Looking at the last year, GRM shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -3.26% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, GRM 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
Based on estimates for the next years, GRM will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 0.42% on average per year.
GRM 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
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
GRM is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.54.
GRM's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. GRM is cheaper than 72.88% of the companies in the same industry.
GRM is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.41, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.04 indicates a correct valuation of GRM.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GRM is valued a bit cheaper than 62.71% 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 35.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.04 |
4.2 Price Multiples
GRM's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, GRM is valued a bit cheaper than 79.66% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.09 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The excellent profitability rating of GRM may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.7
EPS Next 2Y-4.52%
EPS Next 3Y-1.3%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.17%, GRM is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.35, GRM pays a better dividend. On top of this GRM pays more dividend than 88.14% of the companies listed in the same industry.
GRM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.17% |
5.2 History
The dividend of GRM has a limited annual growth rate of 4.26%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.26%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
45.62% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GRM. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of GRM 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%
FRA:GRM (12/4/2025, 5:04:47 PM)
39.595
-0.01 (-0.03%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners86.7%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.28%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap21.12B
Revenue(TTM)19.16B
Net Income(TTM)2.92B
Analysts65.38
Price Target47.61 (20.24%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.17% |
Yearly Dividend2.1
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.26%
DP45.62%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-DateN/A
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)0.83%
PT rev (3m)-2.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.06%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.17%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.9%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.61%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.04 | ||
| P/S | 1.29 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.75 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.16 | ||
| P/B | 2.59 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.09 |
EPS(TTM)3.43
EY8.66%
EPS(NY)3.29
Fwd EY8.31%
FCF(TTM)3.37
FCFY8.51%
OCF(TTM)4.32
OCFY10.92%
SpS30.78
BVpS15.27
TBVpS-21.27
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.7
Graham Number34.33
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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
WACC6.61%
ROIC/WACC1.56
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 3Y2.65%
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 / GRM.DE FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of GENERAL MILLS INC (GRM.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to GRM.DE.
Can you provide the valuation status for GENERAL MILLS INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to GENERAL MILLS INC (GRM.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is GENERAL MILLS INC (GRM.DE) stock?
GENERAL MILLS INC (GRM.DE) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for GENERAL MILLS INC (GRM.DE) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GENERAL MILLS INC (GRM.DE) is expected to decline by -12.43% in the next year.
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 45.62%.