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General MillsXSWX:GIS -0.43%52 EV-to-EBITDA is 66.93 as of Jul. 23, 2026, which is 398% above its 10-year median of 13.43. GuruFocus rates XSWX:GIS with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF49.82. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,642 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, General Mills ranks worse than 95.74% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, General Mills's enterprise value is CHF26,976 Mil.
General Mills's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was CHF403 Mil. Therefore, General Mills's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 66.93.
The historical rank and industry rank for General Mills's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:GIS'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.26 Med: 13.43 Max: 70.99
Current: 69.58
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of General Mills was 70.99. The lowest was 9.26. And the median was 13.43.
XSWX:GIS's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 95.74% of 1642
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 9.015
vs XSWX:GIS: 69.58
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
General Mills (XSWX:GIS) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
General Mills's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
General Mills's share price for today is CHF30.25.
General Mills's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF-0.081.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for General Mills's EV-to-EBITDA 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 HRL, MKC, JBS: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, General Mills's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, General Mills's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where General Mills's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
General Mills's current Enterprise Value is CHF26,976 Mil.
General Mills's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF403 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBITDA of 66.93 as of Jul. 23, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on General Mills. This is 398% above median its historical median of 13.43. Over the past decade, General Mills' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 9.26 to 70.99. According to the industry distribution chart, General Mills ranks #1572 out of 1642 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 95.7%.
Is General Mills' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
General Mills' current EV-to-EBITDA of 66.93 is 398% above median its 10-year median of 13.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.26 to a high of 70.99. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.02. General Mills' value of 66.93 is 642.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, General Mills ranks #1572 out of 1642 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, General Mills has a GF Score™ of 52/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does General Mills' EV-to-EBITDA compare to HRL and MKC?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, General Mills ranks #1572 out of 1642 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places General Mills in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.02. General Mills' value of 66.93 is 642.4% above this benchmark. Historically, General Mills' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 9.26 to 70.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.43 vs. the industry median of 9.02, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 9.02, based on 1,642 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. General Mills's current EV-to-EBITDA of 66.93 is 642.4% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on General Mills. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. General Mills's current EV-to-EBITDA is 66.93, which is 398% above median its own 10-year median of 13.43. 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 EV-to-EBITDA of 66.93. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF49.82, compared to a current price of CHF30.25 — trading 39.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 66.93, which is 398% above median its 10-year median of 13.43 and 642.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 9.02. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For General Mills (XSWX:GIS), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 66.93 as of Jul. 23, 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 CHF30.25 is trading 39.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF49.82.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:GIS:
EV-to-EBITDA: 66.93 (398% above median its 10-year median of 13.43)
GF Value™: CHF49.82 vs. price of CHF30.25 (39.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 642.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1572 of 1642)
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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