General Mills, Inc. (GIS) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1279 data points (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16)
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. Its largest brands are Nat...
General Mills, Inc. (GIS) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 10.01 (historical range: 7.75–23.37, median: 15.73), placing it at the 18th percentile — cheap relative to its history, P/S ratio of 0.97 (range: 0.93–3.02, 1th percentile — cheap relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 10.65 (range: 8.28–20.08, 20th percentile).
Over the historical period (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16), General Mills, Inc.'s P/E ratio has contracted by 35% over the observed period (from an average of 18.4 to 12.0).
General Mills, Inc. trades well below its historical valuation range across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 10.01 | 15.73 | 18th | cheap relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 0.97 | 1.92 | 1th | cheap relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 10.65 | 14.84 | 20th | below its historical average |
| FCF Yield | 8.73% | 6.14% | 93th | cheap relative to its history |
General Mills, Inc. (GIS) Valuation & P/E History
General Mills, Inc. (GIS) is a US-listed stock operating in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Grain Mill Products industry currently trading at $33.15 with a market capitalization of $17.7 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for GIS based on 1279 data points covering 2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 10.01 is below the historical median of 15.73, placing GIS at the 18th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 0.97 compares to a median of 1.92.
GIS Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows General Mills, Inc.'s current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether GIS is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests GIS is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for General Mills, Inc..
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is GIS Overvalued or Undervalued?
General Mills, Inc. trades well below its historical valuation range across most metrics. The overall valuation percentile of 13 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive GIS is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full GIS analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.GIS trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.