Stock Analysis
General Mills, Inc.GIS
Sector: Consumer Defensive · Industry: Grain Mill Products
AnalystsSell28 analystsPrice is 8% of the way from the year's low to its high.
Cash covers 7% of debt · Q3 2026.
PMP Verdict
Cheap for a reason — weak fundamentals
Strengths
- Quality65
Risks
- Growth0
- Profitability0
Cheap for a reason — fundamentals remain weak.
What's happening with GIS
Profile
growth, profitability and financial health lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation70/100 · Moderate
- P/E vs own history (n/a)10/25
- FCF yield (8.7%)25/25
- P/S (1.0x)25/25
- EV/EBIT (n/a)10/25
- Growth0/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (-0.8%)0/25
- Net income CAGR (n/a)0/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (n/a)0/25
- Fwd implied growth (n/a)0/25
- Profitability0/100 · Weak
- ROIC (-0.8%)0/25
- ROE (-9.6%)0/25
- Net margin (-4.9%)0/25
- Operating margin (-1.1%)0/25
- Financial Health41/100 · Weak
- Altman Z (2.03)18/25
- Current ratio (0.56)0/25
- Interest coverage (7.7x)18/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 34%)5/25
- Quality65/100 · Moderate
- Piotroski F (5/9)15/25
- Beneish M (-7.75)25/25
- FCF conversion (-173%)0/25
- Margin stability (σ 4.2%)25/25
- Moat56/100 · Moderate
- ROIC >12% years (6/9 yrs)13/25
- Median gross margin (34.5%)13/25
- FCF-positive years (10/10 yrs)25/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst -0.5%)5/25
Risk Flags
- ⚠Revenue shrinking 0.8%/yr
About General Mills, Inc.
General Mills is a global packaged-food company that produces snacks, cereal, convenient meals, dough, baking mixes and ingredients, pet food, and superpremium ice cream. Show more
Its largest brands are Nature Valley, Cheerios, Old El Paso, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Blue Buffalo, and Haagen-Dazs. In fiscal 2025, 81% of its revenue was derived from the United States, although the company also operates in Canada, Europe, Australia, Asia, and Latin America. Although most of General Mills' products are sold through retail stores to consumers, the company also sells products to the foodservice channel and the commercial baking industry.
Headquarters: MINNEAPOLIS, MN · Employees: 30,000 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
70B+P/E (TTM)—
Price / TTM EPS (own statements)
P/FCF11.5xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield8.7%A
Grade A: ValueTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: 4.1%–9.6% · 93rd pct
P/S (TTM)0.97xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 0.9x–3.0x · 1st pct
EV/EBITDA88.6xD
Grade D: ExpensiveEnterprise value / EBITDA (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral
EV/Sales1.7xA
Grade A: CheapEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E11.8xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio1.90xA
Grade A: FairPrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio—
Finnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield7.37%C
Grade C: HighTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio88.7%C
Grade C: HighDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
0EROIC-0.8%D
Grade D: LowNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE-9.6%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA-2.9%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin-4.9%D
Grade D: LowNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin-1.1%D
Grade D: LowTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin33.6%C
Grade C: AverageGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin8.5%C
Grade C: AverageFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin8.0%C
Grade C: AverageTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
0ERevenue CAGR-0.8%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR—
Compound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)—
Compound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth—
Analyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)-13.0%A
Grade A: BuybacksShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income—
Stock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue0.5%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
41D+Altman Z-Score2.03C
Grade C: Gray zoneBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio0.56xD
Grade D: LowCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio0.32xD
Grade D: Low(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage7.7xC
Grade C: OkEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment7.1yC
Grade C: AverageYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBITNet CashA
Grade A: LowLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity1.27xC
Grade C: MedDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.07xD
Grade D: ThinCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
65BPiotroski F-Score5/9C
Grade C: AverageFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-7.75A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion-172.8%D
Grade D: PoorFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability4.2%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue2.8%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.58xC
Grade C: AverageRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sharma Pankaj MN Filed | Sharma Pankaj MN | SellOpen market sale | -6294 | |
Bottarini Joan Filed | Bottarini Joan | Grant / award | +5.3K | |
Jenkins Jo Ann Filed | Jenkins Jo Ann | Grant / award | +5.3K | |
Lempres Elizabeth Cahill Filed | Lempres Elizabeth Cahill | Grant / award | +5.3K | |
Uribe Jorge A. Filed | Uribe Jorge A. | Tax withholding | -560 |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Uribe Jorge A. Filed | Uribe Jorge A. | Grant / award | +5.3K | |
Dorer Benno O Filed | Dorer Benno O | Grant / award | +5.3K | |
HENRY MARIA Filed | HENRY MARIA | Grant / award | +5.3K |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
56CROIC >12% Years6/9 yrsC
Grade C: ModerateShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)34.5%C
Grade C: ModerateMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years10/10 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor-0.5%D
Grade D: WeakWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)—
TTM net income per share (Finnhub fallback)
Cash / Share$0.81
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$13.93
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$11.83B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$785.50M
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$11.04B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$9.34B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.41xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$17.72B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta0.00B
Grade B: DefensivePrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Aug 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: General Mills, Inc. (GIS)
GIS is up 0.76% at the last close. Piotroski F-Score of 5/9 indicates mixed fundamentals for General Mills, Inc.. Altman Z-Score of 2.03 falls in the grey zone (1.81–2.99) — financial distress is unlikely but not ruled out. Beneish M-Score of -7.75 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation. Revenue has been contracting (CAGR ≈ -1%), which weighs on the growth outlook.
- Takes ~7.1 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
- General Mills, Inc. posted a net loss in 1 of 10 available completed fiscal years (2017–2026).
- At a valuation score of 70/100, GIS trades near the cheapest end of its own historical range.
- The stock currently yields 7.4% in dividends.
See how GIS ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Earnings
View earnings calendar →Recent Earnings Results
| Date | Time | EPS Est. | EPS Actual | Surprise | Rev Est. | Rev Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | TBD | $0.73 | — | — | $4.4B | — |
Recent Market Moves
See all GIS moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30 | Regular | 32.22 | -4.75% | -2.50 |
| Sep 30 | After-hours | 32.23 | -4.70% | -2.47 |
Frequently Asked Questions about GIS
What is the current General Mills, Inc. (GIS) stock price?
GIS is trading at $33.13 at the last market close, up 0.76% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks GIS pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is GIS stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates General Mills, Inc.'s financial health at 41/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is GIS stock overvalued?
General Mills, Inc. trades at a trailing P/E of n/a and our valuation score rates it 70/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does General Mills, Inc. report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for GIS. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does General Mills, Inc. operate in?
General Mills, Inc. operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, within the Grain Mill Products industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does General Mills, Inc. do?
General Mills is a global packaged-food company that produces snacks, cereal, convenient meals, dough, baking mixes and ingredients, pet food, and superpremium ice cream.
About General Mills, Inc. (GIS) Stock
General Mills, Inc. (GIS) is a US-listed stock operating in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Grain Mill Products industry. As of the latest update, General Mills, Inc. is trading at $33.13, up 0.76% on the day with a market capitalization of $17.7 billion. The financial health score for GIS is 41/100, which indicates weak financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for GIS stock.
GIS Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
On PreMarketPrice, you can track General Mills, Inc. (GIS) across multiple dimensions:
- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time GIS stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Earnings calendar: Upcoming and past earnings reports for GIS, including EPS estimates, actual results, and surprise percentages.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for GIS with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for General Mills, Inc. across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 41/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for GIS.
- Sector peers: Compare GIS against 5 other consumer defensive stocks on key financial metrics.
Is GIS a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate General Mills, Inc. (GIS) as an investment. The financial health score of 41/100 suggests weak financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average. Earnings data reveals whether the company is meeting or beating analyst expectations.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.General Mills, Inc. (GIS) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.