GENERAL MILLS INC (GRM.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:GRM • US3703341046
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31.93 EUR
+0.56 (+1.79%)
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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.
- Each year in the past 5 years GRM has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years GRM had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of GRM (6.83%) is better than 84.13% of its industry peers.
- GRM has a Return On Equity of 23.70%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GRM outperforms 95.24% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.93%, GRM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.37% 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 7.03%.
| 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 93.65% 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 better Operating Margin (14.91%) than 92.06% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GRM has remained more or less at the same level.
- The Gross Margin of GRM (33.14%) 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 | 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
- GRM has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.19 indicates that GRM is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- GRM has a Altman-Z score (2.19) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- 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.
- GRM has a Debt to FCF ratio (8.46) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.27 is on the high side and indicates that GRM has dependencies on debt financing.
- GRM's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.27 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GRM is outperformed by 84.13% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.19 |
ROIC/WACC1.3
WACC6.86%
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.
- With a Current ratio value of 0.56, GRM is not doing good in the industry: 93.65% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.36 indicates that GRM may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of GRM (0.36) is worse than 88.89% 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%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.12% on average over the past years.
- GRM shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -6.48%.
- 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
- GRM is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -0.70% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.41% on average over the next years.
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
- 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
- GRM is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.01.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, GRM is valued cheaper than 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 24.88. GRM is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.46, 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 77.78% of the companies listed 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 22.19.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.46 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- GRM's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, GRM is valued cheaper than 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.71 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of GRM 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)3.53
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.
- GRM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.30. GRM pays more dividend than 93.65% of the companies 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
- GRM pays out 59.50% of its income as dividend. 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 (3/27/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
31.93
+0.56 (+1.79%)
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 Cap17.04B
Revenue(TTM)18.37B
Net Income(TTM)2.21B
Analysts65.6
Price Target42.65 (33.57%)
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 | 11.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.46 | ||
| P/S | 1.07 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.89 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.82 | ||
| P/B | 2.1 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.71 |
EPS(TTM)2.9
EY9.08%
EPS(NY)3.05
Fwd EY9.56%
FCF(TTM)2.69
FCFY8.41%
OCF(TTM)3.62
OCFY11.34%
SpS29.9
BVpS15.2
TBVpS-21.68
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.53
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
WACC6.86%
ROIC/WACC1.3
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 11.01 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.1.
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.