General MillsXTER:GRM +0.58%62 Net Margin % is 6.83% as of Feb. 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 12.47. GuruFocus rates XTER:GRM with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €53.83 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,952 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, General Mills ranks better than 84.89% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. General Mills's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was €256 Mil. General Mills's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was €3,753 Mil. Therefore, General Mills's net margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 6.83%.
The historical rank and industry rank for General Mills's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XTER:GRM'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.25 Med: 12.47 Max: 14.25
Current: 12.05
XTER:GRM's Net Margin % is ranked better than 84.89% of 1952
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 3.495
vs XTER:GRM: 12.05
General Mills (XTER:GRM) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
General Mills Net Margin % Related Terms
General Mills Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for General Mills's Net Margin % 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.
XTER:GRM vs JBS, HRL, MKC: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, General Mills's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, General Mills's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where General Mills's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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 (XTER:GRM) has a Net Margin % of 6.83% as of Feb. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on General Mills and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 12.47. Over the past decade, General Mills' Net Margin % has ranged from 10.25 to 14.25. According to the industry distribution chart, General Mills ranks #295 out of 1952 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 15.1%.
Is General Mills' Net Margin % too high?
General Mills' current Net Margin % of 6.83% is 45% below median its 10-year median of 12.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.25 to a high of 14.25. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Net Margin % is 3.50. General Mills' value of 6.83% is 95.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, General Mills ranks #295 out of 1952 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 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does General Mills' Net Margin % compare to JBS and HRL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, General Mills ranks #295 out of 1952 companies for Net Margin %. This places General Mills in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.50. General Mills' value of 6.83% is 95.4% above this benchmark. Historically, General Mills' own Net Margin % has ranged from 10.25 to 14.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.47 vs. the industry median of 3.50, 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 Net Margin % for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Net Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 3.50, based on 1,952 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. General Mills's current Net Margin % of 6.83% is 95.4% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on General Mills and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. General Mills's current Net Margin % is 6.83%, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 12.47. 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 (XTER:GRM) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €53.83, compared to a current price of €31.09 — trading 42.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 6.83%, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 12.47 and 95.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 3.50. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For General Mills (XTER:GRM), the current Net Margin % is 6.83% as of Feb. 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 (XTER:GRM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, General Mills stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €31.09 is trading 42.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €53.83.
GuruFocus considers General Mills to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XTER:GRM:
Net Margin %: 6.83% (45% below median its 10-year median of 12.47)
GF Value™: €53.83 vs. price of €31.09 (42.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 95.4% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#295 of 1952)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTER:GRM 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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