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General MillsXSWX:GIS -0.08%52 Days Sales Outstanding is 34.43 as of May. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 32.73. GuruFocus rates XSWX:GIS with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF49.55. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,942 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, General Mills ranks better than 54.74% on this metric.
General Mills's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was CHF1,363 Mil. General Mills's Revenue for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was CHF3,611 Mil.
Hence, General Mills's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was 34.43.
The historical rank and industry rank for General Mills's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:GIS'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 30.66 Med: 32.73 Max: 36.4
Current: 35.65
During the past 13 years, General Mills's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 36.40. The lowest was 30.66. And the median was 32.73.
XSWX:GIS's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 54.74% of 1942
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 38.63
vs XSWX:GIS: 35.65
General Mills's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from May. 2025 (37.51) to May. 2026 (34.43).
General Mills (XSWX:GIS) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
General Mills Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
General Mills Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for General Mills's Days Sales Outstanding 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.
XSWX:GIS vs MKC, JBS, SJM: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, General Mills's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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 Days Sales Outstanding vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, General Mills's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where General Mills's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* 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.
General Mills (XSWX:GIS) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 34.43 as of May. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on General Mills and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 32.73. Over the past decade, General Mills' Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 30.66 to 36.40. According to the industry distribution chart, General Mills ranks #879 out of 1942 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 45.3%.
Is General Mills' Days Sales Outstanding too high?
General Mills' current Days Sales Outstanding of 34.43 is near median its 10-year median of 32.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.66 to a high of 36.40. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 38.63. General Mills' value of 34.43 is 10.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, General Mills ranks #879 out of 1942 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, General Mills has a GF Score™ of 52/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does General Mills' Days Sales Outstanding compare to MKC and JBS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, General Mills ranks #879 out of 1942 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts General Mills in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 38.63. General Mills' value of 34.43 is 10.9% below this benchmark. Historically, General Mills' own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 30.66 to 36.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.73 vs. the industry median of 38.63, General Mills has consistently been below 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 Days Sales Outstanding for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 38.63, based on 1,942 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. General Mills's current Days Sales Outstanding of 34.43 is 10.9% below 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 Days Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on General Mills and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 38.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. General Mills's current Days Sales Outstanding is 34.43, which is near median its own 10-year median of 32.73. 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?
General Mills (XSWX:GIS) has a current Days Sales Outstanding of 34.43. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF49.55, compared to a current price of CHF31.34 — trading 36.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 34.43, which is near median its 10-year median of 32.73 and 10.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 38.63. 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 Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For General Mills (XSWX:GIS), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 34.43 as of May. 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 (XSWX:GIS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, General Mills stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF31.34 is trading 36.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF49.55.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:GIS:
Days Sales Outstanding: 34.43 (near median its 10-year median of 32.73)
GF Value™: CHF49.55 vs. price of CHF31.34 (36.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.9% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#879 of 1942)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX: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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