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General MillsXSWX:GIS 61 EV-to-OCF is 15.90 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 16.16. GuruFocus rates XSWX:GIS with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF48.68. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,983 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, General Mills ranks worse than 72.57% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, General Mills's Enterprise Value is CHF27,329 Mil.
General Mills's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was CHF1,718 Mil. Therefore, General Mills's EV-to-OCF for today is 15.90.
The historical rank and industry rank for General Mills's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:GIS'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.84 Med: 16.16 Max: 22.37
Current: 15.41
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of General Mills was 22.37. The lowest was 11.84. And the median was 16.16.
XSWX:GIS's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 72.57% of 1983
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 8.21
vs XSWX:GIS: 15.41
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 CHF29.96.
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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
General Mills EV-to-OCF Related Terms
General Mills EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for General Mills's EV-to-OCF 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.
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, General Mills's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, General Mills's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where General Mills's EV-to-OCF falls into.
General Mills's current Enterprise Value is CHF27,329 Mil.
General Mills's Cash Flow from Operations 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 CHF1,718 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-OCF of 15.90 as of Aug. 11, 2026. This is near median its historical median of 16.16. Over the past decade, General Mills' EV-to-OCF has ranged from 11.84 to 22.37. According to the industry distribution chart, General Mills ranks #1439 out of 1983 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 72.6%.
Is General Mills' EV-to-OCF too high?
General Mills' current EV-to-OCF of 15.90 is near median its 10-year median of 16.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.84 to a high of 22.37. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.21. General Mills' value of 15.90 is 93.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, General Mills ranks #1439 out of 1983 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, General Mills has a GF Score™ of 61/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does General Mills' EV-to-OCF compare to HRL and MKC?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, General Mills ranks #1439 out of 1983 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places General Mills in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.21. General Mills' value of 15.90 is 93.7% above this benchmark. Historically, General Mills' own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 11.84 to 22.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.16 vs. the industry median of 8.21, 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-OCF for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 8.21, based on 1,983 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. General Mills's current EV-to-OCF of 15.90 is 93.7% 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 8.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. General Mills's current EV-to-OCF is 15.90, which is near median its own 10-year median of 16.16. 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-OCF of 15.90. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF48.68, compared to a current price of CHF29.96 — trading 38.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 15.90, which is near median its 10-year median of 16.16 and 93.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 8.21. General Mills' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For General Mills (XSWX:GIS), the current EV-to-OCF is 15.90 as of Aug. 11, 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 CHF29.96 is trading 38.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF48.68.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:GIS:
EV-to-OCF: 15.90 (near median its 10-year median of 16.16)
GF Value™: CHF48.68 vs. price of CHF29.96 (38.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 93.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1439 of 1983)
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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