Stock Analysis on Net
Stock Analysis on Net

General Mills Inc. (NYSE:GIS)

This company has been moved to the archive! The financial data has not been updated since December 18, 2019.

Analysis of Investments

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Adjustment to Net Income (Loss): Mark to Market Available-for-sale Securities

General Mills Inc., adjustment to net earnings attributable to General Mills

US$ in thousands

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12 months ended: May 26, 2019 May 27, 2018 May 28, 2017 May 29, 2016 May 31, 2015 May 25, 2014
Net earnings attributable to General Mills (as reported) 1,752,700 2,131,000 1,657,500 1,697,400 1,221,300 1,824,400
Add: Other fair value changes, securities — 1,200 800 100 800 300
Less: Reclassification to earnings, securities (2,000) (5,100) — — — —
Net earnings attributable to General Mills (adjusted) 1,750,700 2,127,100 1,658,300 1,697,500 1,222,100 1,824,700

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2019-05-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-05-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-05-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-05-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-05-25).

Adjusted Profitability Ratios: Mark to Market Available-for-sale Securities (Summary)

General Mills Inc., adjusted profitability ratios

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May 26, 2019 May 27, 2018 May 28, 2017 May 29, 2016 May 31, 2015 May 25, 2014
Net Profit Margin
Reported net profit margin 10.39% 13.54% 10.61% 10.25% 6.93% 10.19%
Adjusted net profit margin 10.38% 13.51% 10.62% 10.25% 6.93% 10.19%
Return on Equity (ROE)
Reported ROE 24.85% 34.70% 38.30% 34.43% 24.44% 27.92%
Adjusted ROE 24.82% 34.64% 38.32% 34.43% 24.46% 27.92%
Return on Assets (ROA)
Reported ROA 5.82% 6.96% 7.60% 7.82% 5.56% 7.88%
Adjusted ROA 5.81% 6.95% 7.60% 7.82% 5.56% 7.88%

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2019-05-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-05-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-05-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-05-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-05-25).

Profitability ratio Description The company
Adjusted net profit margin An indicator of profitability, calculated as adjusted net income divided by revenue. General Mills Inc. adjusted net profit margin ratio improved from 2017 to 2018 but then deteriorated significantly from 2018 to 2019.
Adjusted ROE A profitability ratio calculated as adjusted net income divided by shareholders’ equity. General Mills Inc. adjusted ROE deteriorated from 2017 to 2018 and from 2018 to 2019.
Adjusted ROA A profitability ratio calculated as adjusted net income divided by total assets. General Mills Inc. adjusted ROA deteriorated from 2017 to 2018 and from 2018 to 2019.

General Mills Inc., Profitability Ratios: Reported vs. Adjusted

Adjusted Net Profit Margin

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May 26, 2019 May 27, 2018 May 28, 2017 May 29, 2016 May 31, 2015 May 25, 2014
As Reported
Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands)
Net earnings attributable to General Mills 1,752,700 2,131,000 1,657,500 1,697,400 1,221,300 1,824,400
Net sales 16,865,200 15,740,400 15,619,800 16,563,100 17,630,300 17,909,600
Profitability Ratio
Net profit margin1 10.39% 13.54% 10.61% 10.25% 6.93% 10.19%
Adjusted: Mark to Market Available-for-sale Securities
Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands)
Adjusted net earnings attributable to General Mills 1,750,700 2,127,100 1,658,300 1,697,500 1,222,100 1,824,700
Net sales 16,865,200 15,740,400 15,619,800 16,563,100 17,630,300 17,909,600
Profitability Ratio
Adjusted net profit margin2 10.38% 13.51% 10.62% 10.25% 6.93% 10.19%

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2019-05-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-05-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-05-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-05-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-05-25).

2019 Calculations

1 Net profit margin = 100 × Net earnings attributable to General Mills ÷ Net sales
= 100 × 1,752,700 ÷ 16,865,200 = 10.39%

2 Adjusted net profit margin = 100 × Adjusted net earnings attributable to General Mills ÷ Net sales
= 100 × 1,750,700 ÷ 16,865,200 = 10.38%

Profitability ratio Description The company
Adjusted net profit margin An indicator of profitability, calculated as adjusted net income divided by revenue. General Mills Inc. adjusted net profit margin ratio improved from 2017 to 2018 but then deteriorated significantly from 2018 to 2019.

Adjusted Return on Equity (ROE)

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May 26, 2019 May 27, 2018 May 28, 2017 May 29, 2016 May 31, 2015 May 25, 2014
As Reported
Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands)
Net earnings attributable to General Mills 1,752,700 2,131,000 1,657,500 1,697,400 1,221,300 1,824,400
Stockholders’ equity 7,054,500 6,141,100 4,327,900 4,930,200 4,996,700 6,534,800
Profitability Ratio
ROE1 24.85% 34.70% 38.30% 34.43% 24.44% 27.92%
Adjusted: Mark to Market Available-for-sale Securities
Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands)
Adjusted net earnings attributable to General Mills 1,750,700 2,127,100 1,658,300 1,697,500 1,222,100 1,824,700
Stockholders’ equity 7,054,500 6,141,100 4,327,900 4,930,200 4,996,700 6,534,800
Profitability Ratio
Adjusted ROE2 24.82% 34.64% 38.32% 34.43% 24.46% 27.92%

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2019-05-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-05-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-05-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-05-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-05-25).

2019 Calculations

1 ROE = 100 × Net earnings attributable to General Mills ÷ Stockholders’ equity
= 100 × 1,752,700 ÷ 7,054,500 = 24.85%

2 Adjusted ROE = 100 × Adjusted net earnings attributable to General Mills ÷ Stockholders’ equity
= 100 × 1,750,700 ÷ 7,054,500 = 24.82%

Profitability ratio Description The company
Adjusted ROE A profitability ratio calculated as adjusted net income divided by shareholders’ equity. General Mills Inc. adjusted ROE deteriorated from 2017 to 2018 and from 2018 to 2019.

Adjusted Return on Assets (ROA)

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May 26, 2019 May 27, 2018 May 28, 2017 May 29, 2016 May 31, 2015 May 25, 2014
As Reported
Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands)
Net earnings attributable to General Mills 1,752,700 2,131,000 1,657,500 1,697,400 1,221,300 1,824,400
Total assets 30,111,200 30,624,000 21,812,600 21,712,300 21,964,500 23,145,700
Profitability Ratio
ROA1 5.82% 6.96% 7.60% 7.82% 5.56% 7.88%
Adjusted: Mark to Market Available-for-sale Securities
Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands)
Adjusted net earnings attributable to General Mills 1,750,700 2,127,100 1,658,300 1,697,500 1,222,100 1,824,700
Total assets 30,111,200 30,624,000 21,812,600 21,712,300 21,964,500 23,145,700
Profitability Ratio
Adjusted ROA2 5.81% 6.95% 7.60% 7.82% 5.56% 7.88%

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2019-05-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-05-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-05-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-05-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-05-25).

2019 Calculations

1 ROA = 100 × Net earnings attributable to General Mills ÷ Total assets
= 100 × 1,752,700 ÷ 30,111,200 = 5.82%

2 Adjusted ROA = 100 × Adjusted net earnings attributable to General Mills ÷ Total assets
= 100 × 1,750,700 ÷ 30,111,200 = 5.81%

Profitability ratio Description The company
Adjusted ROA A profitability ratio calculated as adjusted net income divided by total assets. General Mills Inc. adjusted ROA deteriorated from 2017 to 2018 and from 2018 to 2019.