Valuation dashboard for General Mills, Inc. (GIS) with P/E N/A, P/B 2.51, EV/EBITDA 9.5 and dividend yield 7.02%. DCF, Graham Number, EPS growth, peer multiples and dividend discount models plus sector comparison against other Consumer Defensive companies.
General Mills, Inc. functions as a prominent global producer and vendor of well-known consumer food brands. The company structures its widespread operations into five main divisions: North American retail, convenience stores and foodservice providers, Europe and Australia, Asia and Latin America, and a dedicated pet segment. Their broad catalog of products features a diverse range of items for consumers.
Analysis Summary
General Mills, Inc. reported revenue of $18.42B in the most recent fiscal year, growing at a 5-year CAGR of 0.3%.
Trailing-twelve-month margins: gross margin 33.6%, operating margin -1.1%, net margin -4.9%.
At $34.75 (closing price, November 2, 2026), GIS has negative trailing earnings (P/E not meaningful) and an ROE of -10.69%. Market capitalisation stands at $18.6B, placing it among large-cap names.
Balance sheet quality for GIS: debt-to-equity ratio of 1.83, current ratio of 0.70 over the last 12 months. A debt-to-equity below 1.0 typically signals conservative capital structure, while a current ratio above 1.5 indicates comfortable short-term liquidity.
Valuation Ratios
| Price / Book | 2.51 |
| EV / EBITDA | 9.5 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.02% |
Peer Comparison
| Symbol | Company | Market Cap | P/E | P/B | ROE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIS | General Mills, Inc. | $18.6B | 2.51 | -10.7% | |
| KHC | The Kraft Heinz Company | $29.6B | 0.82 | -8.4% | |
| CPB | Campbell Soup Company | $6.6B | 16.90 | 1.71 | 10.2% |
| HSY | The Hershey Company | $34.4B | 19.37 | 7.07 | 38.1% |
| MKC | McCormick & Company, Incorporated | $13.1B | 8.83 | 1.88 | 22.3% |
| HRL | Hormel Foods Corporation | $11.8B | 34.08 | 1.51 | 4.3% |
| SJM | The J. M. Smucker Company | $14.0B | 61.38 | 2.44 | 4.1% |
| CAG | Conagra Brands, Inc. | $7.1B | 1.11 | -26.3% |
Price
| Price | $34.75 (closing price, November 2, 2026) |
| Market Cap | $18.6B |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Country | US |
Profitability
| Return on Equity | -10.69% |
| Return on Invested Capital | -0.84% |
| Return on Assets | -2.96% |
| Gross Margin | 33.61% |
| Operating Margin | -1.13% |
| Net Margin | -4.89% |
Related companies: KHC · CPB · HSY · MKC · HRL · SJM · CAG · POST
Explore sector: Consumer Defensive · Packaged Foods
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