Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for General Mills Inc (GIS) - $46.23 as of 12/12/2025 2:57:40 PM EST
Total Score
9 out of 30
Safety Score
44 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Avoid
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for GIS
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for GIS
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for GIS
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for GIS
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for GIS (44 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 8 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 2 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 3 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 4 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 8 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 4 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | -10 |
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Company Overview |
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| Ticker | GIS |
| Company Name | General Mills Inc |
| Country | N/A |
| Description | General Mills, Inc. is a prominent American multinational consumer goods company, distinguished by its diverse portfolio of beloved brands, including Cheerios, Gerber, and Häagen-Dazs. Based in Golden Valley, Minnesota, the company operates through various segments such as U.S. Retail, Convenience Stores & Foodservice, and International, thereby enhancing its revenue diversity and market resilience. Committed to sustainable practices and continuous innovation, General Mills adeptly navigates changing consumer trends to accelerate long-term growth. With a strong emphasis on product quality and convenience, the company stands out in the competitive food industry, making it an appealing investment opportunity for institutional investors seeking stability and growth. |
| Sector Name | CONSUMER DEFENSIVE |
| Industry Name | PACKAGED FOODS |
| Most Recent Quarter | 8/31/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | 12/17/2025 |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 46.23 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 58.64 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 12/12/2025 2:57:40 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 6,018,494 |
| Average Daily Volume | 6,091,533 |
| 52-Week High | 65.04 |
| 52-Week Low | 45.15 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 2.39% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | N/A |
| Industry PE | 25.67 |
| Sector PE | 30.16 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 23.07 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 25.83 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 71.27 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 50.03 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.66 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 1.79 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 17.78 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 2.58 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 1.69 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 5.10 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.28 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 0.92 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.39 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 3 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 2 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 533,416,000 |
| Market Capitalization | 24,659,821,680 |
| Institutional Ownership | N/A |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 1/9/2026 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.6100 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.6100 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing | 5 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 2.42 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 5.23% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 2.44 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 5.28% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 21 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 4.56% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 3.83% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 2.52% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 1.25% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 4.58% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 7.44% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 45.75% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | 115.50% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | -8.07% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 5.29 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 2.22 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 4.21 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 2,919,500,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 2,295,200,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 2,496,600,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | -6.80% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 2.03% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 15.60% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 952,900,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 363,900,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 418,000,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -11,265,500,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -12,309,300,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 12,673,200,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 11,304,200,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 12,218,400,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.42 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.44 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 9,199,200,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 9,396,700,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 9,506,600,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | 2,096,500,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | 3.93 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 2,292,900,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 2,528,500,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.16 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | -0.44 |
| MACD Signal | -0.35 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 45.87 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 48.35 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 50.83 |
| Beta | -0.08 |
| RSI | 40.47 |
| 50-Day SMA | 52.73 |
| 150-Day SMA | 61.50 |
| 200-Day SMA | 62.77 |
System |
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| Modified | 12/12/2025 11:48:20 PM EST |