GIS General Mills PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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- Consumer Defensive
- NYSE: GIS
- PE Ratio
As of Nov 5, 2025, the GIS stock has a PE ratio of 8.74. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $5.31 and the stock price of $46.39 per share. A decrease of 30% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 12.4 of the last four quarters.
GIS PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of General Mills over the last ten years is 16.94. The current 8.74 P/E ratio is 48% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, GIS's PE ratio peaked in the Aug 2016 quarter at 25.31, with a price of $70.87 and an EPS of $2.8. The Aug 2025 quarter marked the lowest point at 9.45, with a price of $50.18 and an EPS of $5.31.
General Mills PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 56.49% in 2019
Maximum annual decrease: -43.14% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12.96 | -17.66% | $53.38 | $4.12 |
| 2024 | 15.74 | -18.49% | $68.3 | $4.34 |
| 2023 | 19.31 | 23.23% | $84.18 | $4.36 |
| 2022 | 15.67 | -5.03% | $69.89 | $4.46 |
| 2021 | 16.5 | -6.04% | $62.86 | $3.81 |
| 2020 | 17.56 | -2.93% | $63.04 | $3.59 |
| 2019 | 18.09 | 56.49% | $52.81 | $2.92 |
| 2018 | 11.56 | -43.14% | $42.64 | $3.69 |
| 2017 | 20.33 | -8.51% | $57.32 | $2.82 |
| 2016 | 22.22 | -20.07% | $62.87 | $2.83 |
| 2015 | 27.8 | 49.78% | $56.15 | $2.02 |
| 2014 | 18.56 | 8.35% | $53.81 | $2.9 |
| 2013 | 17.13 | 6.07% | $48.98 | $2.86 |
| 2012 | 16.15 | 15.11% | $39.08 | $2.42 |
| 2011 | 14.03 | -8.6% | $39.29 | $2.8 |
General Mills PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | 9.45 | -27.08% | $50.18 | $5.31 |
| May 2025 | 12.96 | -2.48% | $53.38 | $4.12 |
| Feb 2025 | 13.29 | -5.34% | $61 | $4.59 |
| Nov 2024 | 14.04 | -16.13% | $65 | $4.63 |
| Aug 2024 | 16.74 | 6.35% | $70.83 | $4.23 |
| May 2024 | 15.74 | 5.99% | $68.3 | $4.34 |
| Feb 2024 | 14.85 | -5.23% | $65.32 | $4.4 |
| Nov 2023 | 15.67 | -5.09% | $65.18 | $4.16 |
| Aug 2023 | 16.51 | -14.5% | $68.37 | $4.14 |
| May 2023 | 19.31 | 12.07% | $84.18 | $4.36 |
| Feb 2023 | 17.23 | 0.29% | $80.64 | $4.68 |
| Nov 2022 | 17.18 | 8.05% | $82.97 | $4.83 |
| Aug 2022 | 15.9 | 1.47% | $76.32 | $4.8 |
| May 2022 | 15.67 | -12.9% | $69.89 | $4.46 |
| Feb 2022 | 17.99 | 4.9% | $67.99 | $3.78 |
GIS Price vs fair value
GIS average PE ratio chart
Currently, GIS's PE ratio is lower than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
PE comparison
General Mills's price to earnings (P/E) of 8.74 is lower than the Consumer Defensive sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Consumer Defensive sector average of 20.66, General Mills's price to earnings (P/E) is 58% lower.
GIS PE vs peers
In comparison to its peer stocks MDLZ and K, GIS's PE ratio is lower. General Mills's current PE ratio of 8.74 is lower than the average of its peers, which is 17.38.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| GIS General Mills Inc | 8.68 | $24.59B |
| CAG Conagra Brands Inc | 9.35 | $7.96B |
| POST Post Holdings Inc | 16.41 | $5.7B |
| MDLZ Mondelez International Inc | 20.95 | $72.45B |
| K Kellogg Co | 22.54 | $28.93B |
| THS TreeHouse Foods Inc | 52.06 | $937M |
| SJM J M SMUCKER Co | N/A | $11.21B |
| HAIN Hain Celestial Group Inc | N/A | $95.71M |
Frequently asked questions
What is General Mills's PE ratio?
GIS's price to earnings ratio is 8.74 as of Nov 5, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for General Mills (GIS)?
The 3-year average price to earnings ratio for GIS stock is 15.25.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for General Mills (GIS)?
The 5-year average price to earnings ratio for GIS stock is 15.49.
What is the highest PE ratio for GIS?
Over the last ten years, the Aug 2016 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 25.31.
How does the current PE ratio for GIS compare to its historical average?
GIS's current price to earnings ratio is 48% below its 10-year historical average.
Why is General Mills's PE ratio so low?
A company with a lower PE ratio may indicate that the market has lower growth expectations for the company's future earnings.
How is GIS's PE ratio calculated (General Mills PE ratio formula)?
You can calculate the P/E ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Nov 5, 2025), General Mills's share price is $46.39. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Aug 2025 is $5.31. Therefore, General Mills's PE ratio for today is 8.74. PE RATIO(8.74) = STOCK PRICE($46.39) / TTM EPS($5.31)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.