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General MillsGIS -1.84%52 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.97 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 51% below its 10-year median of 1.96. GuruFocus rates GIS with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $60.72 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,451 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, General Mills ranks worse than 56.72% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for General Mills's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
GIS'
s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.9 Med: 1.96 Max: 2.82
Current: 0.97
During the past years, General Mills's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 2.82. The lowest was 0.90. And the median was 1.96.
GIS's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than 56.72% of 1451
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.76
vs GIS: 0.97
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.
General Mills's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $8.592. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is $36.72 for the trailing ten years ended in May. 2026.
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General Mills (NYSE:GIS) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.
General Mills Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms
General Mills Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for General Mills's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
GIS vs HRL, MKC, JBS: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, General Mills's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
General Mills Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, General Mills's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where General Mills's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.
General Mills Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.
General Mills's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.
What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.97 mean?
General Mills (GIS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.97 as of Aug. 03, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on General Mills and its competitors. This is 51% below median its historical median of 1.96. Over the past decade, General Mills' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.90 to 2.82. According to the industry distribution chart, General Mills ranks #823 out of 1451 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 56.7%.
Is General Mills' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
General Mills' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.97 is 51% below median its 10-year median of 1.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.90 to a high of 2.82. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.76. General Mills' value of 0.97 is 27.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, General Mills ranks #823 out of 1451 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, General Mills has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does General Mills' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to HRL and MKC?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, General Mills ranks #823 out of 1451 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places General Mills in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.76. General Mills' value of 0.97 is 27.6% above this benchmark. Historically, General Mills' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.90 to 2.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.96 vs. the industry median of 0.76, General Mills has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.76, based on 1,451 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. General Mills's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.97 is 27.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on General Mills and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. General Mills's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.97, which is 51% below median its own 10-year median of 1.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is General Mills stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, General Mills (GIS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $60.72, compared to a current price of $35.75 — trading 41.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.97, which is 51% below median its 10-year median of 1.96 and 27.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.76. General Mills' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For General Mills (GIS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.97 as of Aug. 03, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is General Mills (GIS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, General Mills stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $35.75 is trading 41.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $60.72.
GuruFocus considers General Mills to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for GIS:
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.97 (51% below median its 10-year median of 1.96)
GF Value™: $60.72 vs. price of $35.75 (41.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 27.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#823 of 1451)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GIS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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 Nature Valley, Cheerios, Old El Paso, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Blue Buffalo, and Haagen-Dazs. In fiscal 2025, 81% of its revenue was derived from the United States, although the company also operates in Canada, Europe, Australia, Asia, and Latin America. Although most of General Mills' products are sold through retail stores to consumers, the company also sells products to the foodservice channel and the commercial baking industry.
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