GIS General Mills PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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- NYSE: GIS
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As of May 9, 2025, the GIS stock has a PE ratio of 11.87. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $4.59 and the stock price of $54.5 per share. A decrease of 21% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 15.0 of the last four quarters.
GIS PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of General Mills over the last ten years is 17.73. The current 11.87 P/E ratio is 33% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, GIS's PE ratio peaked in the May 2015 quarter at 27.8, with a price of $56.15 and an EPS of $2.02. The May 2018 quarter marked the lowest point at 11.56, with a price of $42.64 and an EPS of $3.69.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2010 | 15.35 | 17.53% | $35.62 | $2.32 |
General Mills PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Nov 2021 | 17.15 | 12.9% | $62.76 | $3.66 |
| Aug 2021 | 15.19 | -7.94% | $57.73 | $3.8 |
GIS average PE ratio chart
Currently, GIS's PE ratio is lower than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
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 11.87 is lower than the average of its peers, which is 24.15.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| GIS General Mills Inc | 11.97 | $30.09B |
| POST Post Holdings Inc | 18.18 | $6.19B |
| K Kellogg Co | 20.52 | $28.63B |
| MDLZ Mondelez International Inc | 24.44 | $85.77B |
| CAG Conagra Brands Inc | 33.71 | $11.1B |
| THS TreeHouse Foods Inc | 237.8 | $1.19B |
| SJM J M SMUCKER Co | N/A | $11.94B |
| HAIN Hain Celestial Group Inc | N/A | $158.85M |
Frequently asked questions
What is General Mills's PE ratio?
GIS's price to earnings ratio is 11.87 as of May 9, 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 16.01.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for General Mills (GIS)?
The 5-year average price to earnings ratio for GIS stock is 16.09.
What is the highest PE ratio for GIS?
Over the last ten years, the May 2015 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 27.8.
How does the current PE ratio for GIS compare to its historical average?
GIS's current price to earnings ratio is 33% below its 10-year historical average.
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 (May 9, 2025), General Mills's share price is $54.5. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Feb 2025 is $4.59. Therefore, General Mills's PE ratio for today is 11.87. PE RATIO(11.87) = STOCK PRICE($54.5) / TTM EPS($4.59)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.