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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. General Mills's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was MXN355,929 Mil.
General Mills's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Nov. 2025 (MXN413,136 Mil) to Feb. 2026 (MXN387,903 Mil) and
declined
from Feb. 2026 (MXN387,903 Mil) to May. 2026 (MXN355,929 Mil).
General Mills's annual retained earnings
increased
from May. 2024 (MXN356,395 Mil) to May. 2025 (MXN425,865 Mil) but then
declined
from May. 2025 (MXN425,865 Mil) to May. 2026 (MXN355,929 Mil).
General Mills (MEX:GIS) Retained Earnings Explanation
Historically profitable companies sometimes have negative retained earnings. This is because they have cumulatively paid out more to shareholders than they reported in profits.
For example, in 2011, Microsoft had negative retained earnings. This does not mean the company lost more money than it made over the years. It just means it paid out more money than it earned.
If a company has negative retained earnings, investors should check the 10-year financial results. They should not assume that negative retained earnings prove a company has generally lost money in the past.
Of course, many companies with negative retained earnings have indeed lost money in the past.
Retained Earnings: Warren Buffett's Secret.
One of the most important indicators of durable competitive advantage. Net earnings can be paid out as dividends, used to buy back shares or retained for growth.
If the company loses more than it has accumulated, retained earnings is negative.
If a company isn't adding to its retained earnings, it isn't growing its net worth.
Rate of growth of retained earnings is good indicator whether it's benefiting from a competitive advantage.
Microsoft is negative because it chose to buyback stock and pay dividends.
The more earnings retained, the faster it grows and increases growth rate for future earnings.
General Mills Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for General Mills's Retained Earnings 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.
Retained Earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Because the net income was not distributed to shareholders, shareholders' equity is increased by the same amount.
Of course, if a company loses, it is called retained losses, or accumulated losses.
What does a Retained Earnings of MXN355,929 Mil mean?
General Mills (MEX:GIS) has a Retained Earnings of MXN355,929 Mil as of May. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on General Mills and its competitors.
Is General Mills' Retained Earnings too high?
General Mills' current Retained Earnings is MXN355,929 Mil. Overall, General Mills has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does General Mills' Retained Earnings compare to HRL and MKC?
General Mills' Retained Earnings of MXN355,929 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Retained Earnings for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Retained Earnings 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 Retained Earnings mean?
A high Retained Earnings can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on General Mills and its competitors. General Mills's current Retained Earnings is MXN355,929 Mil. 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 (MEX:GIS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,062.40, compared to a current price of MXN664.34 — trading 37.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is MXN355,929 Mil. General Mills' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Retained Earnings calculated?
Retained Earnings is calculated from a company's financial statements. For General Mills (MEX:GIS), the current Retained Earnings is MXN355,929 Mil as of May. 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 (MEX:GIS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, General Mills stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN664.34 is trading 37.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,062.40.
GuruFocus considers General Mills to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:GIS:
Retained Earnings: MXN355,929 Mil
GF Value™: MXN1,062.40 vs. price of MXN664.34 (37.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX: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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