(GIS) General Mills - Ratings and Ratios
Cereals, Yogurt, Snacks, Baking Mixes, Frozen Foods, Pet Food
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Description: GIS General Mills
General Mills Inc (NYSE:GIS) is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of branded consumer foods, operating through four business segments: North America Retail, International, Pet, and North America Foodservice. The companys diverse product portfolio includes a wide range of categories such as cereals, yogurt, soups, meal kits, baking mixes, snacks, and pet food, marketed under various well-known brands.
The companys brand portfolio is a key strength, with a presence in multiple categories and a range of iconic brands that have a strong consumer franchise. Some of the key brands include Cheerios, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Häagen-Dazs, and Blue Buffalo, among others. The companys ability to maintain and grow its brand portfolio is critical to its success, and it has a strong track record of innovation and marketing investment behind its brands.
From a financial perspective, General Mills has a market capitalization of approximately $28.8 billion and a return on equity (ROE) of 21.77%, indicating a relatively strong profitability profile. The companys dividend yield is also attractive, making it a potentially appealing investment opportunity for income-focused investors. Key performance indicators (KPIs) to watch include revenue growth, gross margin expansion, and operating cash flow generation, which will be important indicators of the companys ability to execute on its strategic priorities and drive long-term value creation.
In terms of growth prospects, General Mills is well-positioned to benefit from trends in the packaged foods industry, including the growing demand for healthier and more convenient food options. The companys investments in innovation, digital marketing, and e-commerce are also likely to drive growth and help the company stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market landscape. Key metrics to monitor include the companys organic sales growth rate, its e-commerce sales penetration, and its innovation pipeline, which will be important indicators of its ability to drive long-term growth and profitability.
GIS Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 26,499m |
| Sub-Industry | Packaged Foods & Meats |
| IPO / Inception | 1983-06-10 |
GIS Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | -53.8% |
| Fundamental | 50.9% |
| Dividend Rating | 67.3% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | -42.0% |
| Analyst Rating | 3.09 of 5 |
GIS Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 4.51% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 4.93% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 3.75% |
| Payout Consistency | 97.4% |
| Payout Ratio | 57.2% |
GIS Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | -58% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | -96.8% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 26.7% |
| CAGR 5y | -11.94% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y | -0.29 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y | -0.50 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | -1.46 |
| Alpha | 0.00 |
| Beta | 0.956 |
| Volatility | 19.40% |
| Current Volume | 15175.7k |
| Average Volume 20d | 5180.9k |
| Stop Loss | 47.7 (-3%) |
| Signal | 0.18 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 3.5
| Net Income (2.91b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 1.15b TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.07 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -2.06pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue -14.20% (prev -12.50%; Δ -1.69pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.08 (>3.0%) and CFO 2.69b <= Net Income 2.91b (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (13.45b) to EBITDA (2.79b) ratio: 4.82 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 0.66 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (NaN) change vs 12m ago NaN% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 49.91% (prev 34.60%; Δ 15.32pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 59.14% (prev 62.33%; Δ -3.19pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 5.93 (EBITDA TTM 2.79b / Interest Expense TTM 403.1m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 3.11
| (A) -0.08 = (Total Current Assets 5.24b - Total Current Liabilities 7.96b) / Total Assets 33.02b |
| (B) 0.69 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 22.79b / Total Assets 33.02b |
| (C) 0.07 = EBIT TTM 2.39b / Avg Total Assets 32.39b |
| (D) 0.86 = Book Value of Equity 20.27b / Total Liabilities 23.50b |
| Total Rating: 3.11 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 50.89
| 1. Piotroski 3.50pt = -1.50 |
| 2. FCF Yield 5.10% = 2.55 |
| 3. FCF Margin 11.52% = 2.88 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 1.86 = 0.97 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 6.35 = -2.50 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC (= 2.10)% = 2.62 |
| 7. RoE 31.31% = 2.50 |
| 8. Rev. Trend -70.63% = -5.30 |
| 9. EPS Trend -26.72% = -1.34 |
What is the price of GIS shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by -1.66%, over one month by -0.34%, over three months by -6.23% and over the past year by -31.22%.
Is General Mills a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of GIS is around 41.01 USD . This means that GIS is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -16.61%.
Is GIS a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 2
- Buy: 2
- Hold: 17
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 2
What are the forecasts/targets for the GIS price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 54.8 | 11.3% |
| Analysts Target Price | 54.8 | 11.3% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 44.9 | -8.8% |
Last update: 2025-09-18 02:43
GIS Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 952.9m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 12.0878
P/E Forward = 13.4953
P/S = 1.3599
P/B = 2.8486
P/EG = 11.2511
Beta = -0.015
Revenue TTM = 19.16b USD
EBIT TTM = 2.39b USD
EBITDA TTM = 2.79b USD
Long Term Debt = 15.54b USD (from nonCurrentLiabilitiesTotal, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 2.19b USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 17.73b USD (Calculated: Short Term 2.19b + Long Term 15.54b)
Net Debt = 13.45b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 43.27b USD (26.50b + Debt 17.73b - CCE 952.9m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 5.93 (Ebit TTM 2.39b / Interest Expense TTM 403.1m)
FCF Yield = 5.10% (FCF TTM 2.21b / Enterprise Value 43.27b)
FCF Margin = 11.52% (FCF TTM 2.21b / Revenue TTM 19.16b)
Net Margin = 15.19% (Net Income TTM 2.91b / Revenue TTM 19.16b)
Gross Margin = 49.91% ((Revenue TTM 19.16b - Cost of Revenue TTM 9.59b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 2.14 (Enterprise Value 43.27b / Book Value Of Equity 20.27b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.79% (Interest Expense 139.7m / Debt 17.73b)
Taxrate = 19.83% (573.7m / 2.89b)
NOPAT = 1.92b (EBIT 2.39b * (1 - 19.83%))
Current Ratio = 0.66 (Total Current Assets 5.24b / Total Current Liabilities 7.96b)
Debt / Equity = 1.86 (Debt 17.73b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 9.51b)
Debt / EBITDA = 6.35 (Net Debt 13.45b / EBITDA 2.79b)
Debt / FCF = 8.04 (Debt 17.73b / FCF TTM 2.21b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 9.29b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 8.81% (Net Income 2.91b, Total Assets 33.02b )
RoE = 31.31% (Net Income TTM 2.91b / Total Stockholder Equity 9.29b)
RoCE = 9.63% (Ebit 2.39b / (Equity 9.29b + L.T.Debt 15.54b))
RoIC = 8.07% (NOPAT 1.92b / Invested Capital 23.75b)
WACC = 5.97% (E(26.50b)/V(44.22b) * Re(9.54%)) + (D(17.73b)/V(44.22b) * Rd(0.79%) * (1-Tc(0.20)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -100.00 | Cagr: -0.87%
Discount Rate = 9.54% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 72.46% ; FCFE base≈2.43b ; Y1≈2.36b ; Y5≈2.35b
Fair Price DCF = 60.67 (DCF Value 32.44b / Shares Outstanding 534.7m; 5y FCF grow -4.21% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: -26.72 | EPS CAGR: -13.71% | SUE: 0.50 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: -70.63 | Revenue CAGR: -5.12% | SUE: N/A | # QB: None
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