General MillsXSWX:GIS +2.56%62 FCF Yield % is 8.59 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 6.84. GuruFocus rates XSWX:GIS with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF51.96. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,984 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, General Mills ranks better than 76.41% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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General Mills FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for General Mills's FCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Packaged Foods subindustry, General Mills's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % data, can be viewed below:
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General Mills FCF Yield % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, General Mills's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where General Mills's FCF Yield % falls into.
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General Mills (XSWX:GIS) has a FCF Yield % of 8.59 as of Jun. 27, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on General Mills and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 6.84. Over the past decade, General Mills' FCF Yield % has ranged from 4.13 to 9.56. According to the industry distribution chart, General Mills ranks #468 out of 1984 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 23.6%.
Is General Mills' FCF Yield % too high?
General Mills' current FCF Yield % of 8.59 is 26% above median its 10-year median of 6.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.13 to a high of 9.56. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median FCF Yield % is 2.14. General Mills' value of 8.59 is 301.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, General Mills ranks #468 out of 1984 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, General Mills has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does General Mills' FCF Yield % compare to JBS and HRL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, General Mills ranks #468 out of 1984 companies for FCF Yield %. This places General Mills in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Yield % is 2.14. General Mills' value of 8.59 is 301.4% above this benchmark. Historically, General Mills' own FCF Yield % has ranged from 4.13 to 9.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.84 vs. the industry median of 2.14, 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 FCF Yield % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median FCF Yield % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 2.14, based on 1,984 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. General Mills's current FCF Yield % of 8.59 is 301.4% 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on General Mills and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median FCF Yield % is 2.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. General Mills's current FCF Yield % is 8.59, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 6.84. 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 FCF Yield % of 8.59. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF51.96, compared to a current price of CHF29.21 — trading 43.8% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 8.59, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 6.84 and 301.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 2.14. General Mills' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For General Mills (XSWX:GIS), the current FCF Yield % is 8.59 as of Jun. 27, 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 CHF29.21 is trading 43.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF51.96.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:GIS:
FCF Yield %: 8.59 (26% above median its 10-year median of 6.84)
GF Value™: CHF51.96 vs. price of CHF29.21 (43.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 301.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#468 of 1984)
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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