General Mills (XSWX:GIS) GF Value Rank: 4 (As of Jul. 12, 2026) — 20% Below Median


XSWX:GIS General Mills Inc XSWX:GIS
52 GF Score
Price CHF29.07
GF Value CHF50.07
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is General Mills GF Value Rank?

General Mills XSWX:GIS 52 GF Value Rank is 4 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates XSWX:GIS with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF50.07. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

General Mills has the GF Value Rank of 4.

GF Value Rank evaluates the exclusive GuruFocus valuation and performance of a stock, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. It is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

A higher score indicates a stock with a relatively low valuation and substantial potential for outperformance. Conversely, a lower score often reflects stocks that are either highly overvalued or deeply undervalued, both of which tend to underperform.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

General Mills GF Value Rank Related Terms

XSWX:GIS vs HRL, MKC, JBS: GF Value Rank Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, General Mills's GF Value Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Value Rank 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 GF Value Rank vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, General Mills's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where General Mills's GF Value Rank falls into.


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What does a GF Value Rank of 4 mean?
General Mills (XSWX:GIS) has a GF Value Rank of 4 as of Jul. 12, 2026. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on General Mills and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, General Mills' GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00.
Is General Mills' GF Value Rank too high?
General Mills' current GF Value Rank of 4 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, General Mills has a GF Score™ of 52/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does General Mills' GF Value Rank compare to HRL and MKC?
General Mills' GF Value Rank of 4 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. Historically, General Mills' own GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Value Rank for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good GF Value Rank depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, GF Value Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high GF Value Rank mean?
A high GF Value Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on General Mills and its competitors. General Mills's current GF Value Rank is 4, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 5.00. 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 GF Value Rank of 4. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF50.07, compared to a current price of CHF29.07 — trading 41.9% below its estimated fair value. The current GF Value Rank is 4, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. 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 GF Value Rank calculated?
GF Value Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For General Mills (XSWX:GIS), the current GF Value Rank is 4 as of Jul. 12, 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 CHF29.07 is trading 41.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF50.07.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:GIS:

  • GF Value Rank: 4 (20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: CHF50.07 vs. price of CHF29.07 (41.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address Number One General Mills Boulevard, Minneapolis, MN, USA, 55426
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.
52GF Score

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