Common Stock Valuation Ratios (Price Multiples)
Valuation ratios measure the quantity of an asset or flaw (e.g., earnings) associated with ownership of a specified claim (e.g., a share of ownership of the enterprise).
Current Valuation Ratios
General Mills Inc., current price multiples
| General Mills Inc. | Altria Group Inc. | Coca-Cola Co. | Mondelēz International Inc. | PepsiCo Inc. | Food, Beverage & Tobacco | Consumer Staples | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data | ||||||||||
| Current share price (P) | $53.18 | |||||||||
| No. shares of common stock outstanding | 604,816,813 | |||||||||
| Growth rate (g) | 11.80% | |||||||||
| Earnings per share (EPS) | $2.90 | |||||||||
| Next year expected EPS | $3.24 | |||||||||
| Operating profit per share | $4.16 | |||||||||
| Sales per share | $27.88 | |||||||||
| Book value per share (BVPS) | $11.66 | |||||||||
| Valuation Ratios (Price Multiples) | ||||||||||
| Price to earnings (P/E) | 18.35 | 9.30 | 24.41 | 19.21 | 25.94 | 35.50 | 53.83 | |||
| Price to next year expected earnings | 16.41 | 22.59 | 22.43 | 17.85 | 23.02 | 36.07 | 53.81 | |||
| Price-earnings-growth (PEG) | 1.56 | — | 2.77 | 2.53 | 2.04 | — | 1,532.43 | |||
| Price to operating profit (P/OP) | 12.78 | 6.55 | 23.12 | 17.31 | 19.64 | 19.33 | 27.14 | |||
| Price to sales (P/S) | 1.91 | 3.09 | 5.72 | 2.65 | 2.57 | 4.30 | 2.01 | |||
| Price to book value (P/BV) | 4.56 | — | 10.08 | 3.36 | 12.72 | 9.93 | 9.00 | |||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2019-05-26).
If the company price multiple is lower then the price multiple of benchmark then company stock is relatively undervalued.
Otherwise, if the company price multiple is higher then the price multiple of benchmark then company stock is relatively overvalued.
Historical Valuation Ratios (Summary)
General Mills Inc., historical price multiples
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).
| Valuation ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| P/E ratio | The P/E ratio tells analyst how much an investor in common stock pays per dollar of current earnings. | General Mills Inc. P/E ratio decreased from 2017 to 2018 but then increased from 2018 to 2019 not reaching 2017 level. |
| P/OP ratio | Because P/E ratio is calculated using net income, the ratio can be sensitive to nonrecurring earnings and capital structure, analysts may use price to operating profit. | General Mills Inc. P/OP ratio decreased from 2017 to 2018 but then increased from 2018 to 2019 exceeding 2017 level. |
| P/S ratio | An rationale for the P/S ratio is that sales, as the top line in an income statement, are generally less subject to distortion or manipulation than other fundamentals such as EPS or book value. Sales are also more stable than earnings and never negative. | General Mills Inc. P/S ratio decreased from 2017 to 2018 but then increased from 2018 to 2019 not reaching 2017 level. |
| P/BV ratio | The P/BV ratio is interpreted as an indicator of market judgment about the relationship between a company required rate of return and its actual rate of return. | General Mills Inc. P/BV ratio decreased from 2017 to 2018 but then slightly increased from 2018 to 2019. |
Price to Earnings (P/E)
General Mills Inc., historical P/E calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| May 26, 2019 | May 27, 2018 | May 28, 2017 | May 29, 2016 | May 31, 2015 | May 25, 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. shares of common stock outstanding1 | 601,959,611 | 593,367,848 | 577,099,679 | 597,020,906 | 598,737,719 | 612,508,457 | |
| Selected Financial Data (US$) | |||||||
| Net earnings attributable to General Mills (in thousands) | 1,752,700) | 2,131,000) | 1,657,500) | 1,697,400) | 1,221,300) | 1,824,400) | |
| Earnings per share (EPS)2 | 2.91 | 3.59 | 2.87 | 2.84 | 2.04 | 2.98 | |
| Share price1, 3 | 52.52 | 44.26 | 54.97 | 71.32 | 56.59 | 53.05 | |
| Valuation Ratio | |||||||
| P/E ratio4 | 18.04 | 12.32 | 19.14 | 25.09 | 27.74 | 17.81 | |
| Benchmarks | |||||||
| P/E Ratio, Competitors5 | |||||||
| Altria Group Inc. | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Coca-Cola Co. | 28.21 | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Mondelēz International Inc. | 21.72 | — | — | — | — | — | |
| PepsiCo Inc. | 27.83 | — | — | — | — | — | |
| P/E Ratio, Sector | |||||||
| Food, Beverage & Tobacco | 32.86 | — | — | — | — | — | |
| P/E Ratio, Industry | |||||||
| Consumer Staples | 37.90 | — | — | — | — | — | |
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).
1 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
2 2019 Calculation
EPS = Net earnings attributable to General Mills ÷ No. shares of common stock outstanding
= 1,752,700,000 ÷ 601,959,611 = 2.91
3 Closing price as at the filing date of General Mills Inc. Annual Report.
4 2019 Calculation
P/E ratio = Share price ÷ EPS
= 52.52 ÷ 2.91 = 18.04
5 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Valuation ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| P/E ratio | The P/E ratio tells analyst how much an investor in common stock pays per dollar of current earnings. | General Mills Inc. P/E ratio decreased from 2017 to 2018 but then increased from 2018 to 2019 not reaching 2017 level. |
Price to Operating Profit (P/OP)
General Mills Inc., historical P/OP calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| May 26, 2019 | May 27, 2018 | May 28, 2017 | May 29, 2016 | May 31, 2015 | May 25, 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. shares of common stock outstanding1 | 601,959,611 | 593,367,848 | 577,099,679 | 597,020,906 | 598,737,719 | 612,508,457 | |
| Selected Financial Data (US$) | |||||||
| Operating profit (in thousands) | 2,515,900) | 2,509,300) | 2,566,400) | 2,707,400) | 2,077,300) | 2,957,400) | |
| Operating profit per share2 | 4.18 | 4.23 | 4.45 | 4.53 | 3.47 | 4.83 | |
| Share price1, 3 | 52.52 | 44.26 | 54.97 | 71.32 | 56.59 | 53.05 | |
| Valuation Ratio | |||||||
| P/OP ratio4 | 12.57 | 10.47 | 12.36 | 15.73 | 16.31 | 10.99 | |
| Benchmarks | |||||||
| P/OP Ratio, Competitors5 | |||||||
| Altria Group Inc. | 7.65 | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Coca-Cola Co. | 24.95 | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Mondelēz International Inc. | 21.87 | — | — | — | — | — | |
| PepsiCo Inc. | 19.78 | — | — | — | — | — | |
| P/OP Ratio, Sector | |||||||
| Food, Beverage & Tobacco | 17.89 | — | — | — | — | — | |
| P/OP Ratio, Industry | |||||||
| Consumer Staples | 19.11 | — | — | — | — | — | |
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).
1 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
2 2019 Calculation
Operating profit per share = Operating profit ÷ No. shares of common stock outstanding
= 2,515,900,000 ÷ 601,959,611 = 4.18
3 Closing price as at the filing date of General Mills Inc. Annual Report.
4 2019 Calculation
P/OP ratio = Share price ÷ Operating profit per share
= 52.52 ÷ 4.18 = 12.57
5 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Valuation ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| P/OP ratio | Because P/E ratio is calculated using net income, the ratio can be sensitive to nonrecurring earnings and capital structure, analysts may use price to operating profit. | General Mills Inc. P/OP ratio decreased from 2017 to 2018 but then increased from 2018 to 2019 exceeding 2017 level. |
Price to Sales (P/S)
General Mills Inc., historical P/S calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| May 26, 2019 | May 27, 2018 | May 28, 2017 | May 29, 2016 | May 31, 2015 | May 25, 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. shares of common stock outstanding1 | 601,959,611 | 593,367,848 | 577,099,679 | 597,020,906 | 598,737,719 | 612,508,457 | |
| Selected Financial Data (US$) | |||||||
| Net sales (in thousands) | 16,865,200) | 15,740,400) | 15,619,800) | 16,563,100) | 17,630,300) | 17,909,600) | |
| Sales per share2 | 28.02 | 26.53 | 27.07 | 27.74 | 29.45 | 29.24 | |
| Share price1, 3 | 52.52 | 44.26 | 54.97 | 71.32 | 56.59 | 53.05 | |
| Valuation Ratio | |||||||
| P/S ratio4 | 1.87 | 1.67 | 2.03 | 2.57 | 1.92 | 1.81 | |
| Benchmarks | |||||||
| P/S Ratio, Competitors5 | |||||||
| Altria Group Inc. | 3.14 | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Coca-Cola Co. | 6.75 | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Mondelēz International Inc. | 3.25 | — | — | — | — | — | |
| PepsiCo Inc. | 3.03 | — | — | — | — | — | |
| P/S Ratio, Sector | |||||||
| Food, Beverage & Tobacco | 3.98 | — | — | — | — | — | |
| P/S Ratio, Industry | |||||||
| Consumer Staples | 1.41 | — | — | — | — | — | |
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).
1 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
2 2019 Calculation
Sales per share = Net sales ÷ No. shares of common stock outstanding
= 16,865,200,000 ÷ 601,959,611 = 28.02
3 Closing price as at the filing date of General Mills Inc. Annual Report.
4 2019 Calculation
P/S ratio = Share price ÷ Sales per share
= 52.52 ÷ 28.02 = 1.87
5 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Valuation ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| P/S ratio | An rationale for the P/S ratio is that sales, as the top line in an income statement, are generally less subject to distortion or manipulation than other fundamentals such as EPS or book value. Sales are also more stable than earnings and never negative. | General Mills Inc. P/S ratio decreased from 2017 to 2018 but then increased from 2018 to 2019 not reaching 2017 level. |
Price to Book Value (P/BV)
General Mills Inc., historical P/BV calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| May 26, 2019 | May 27, 2018 | May 28, 2017 | May 29, 2016 | May 31, 2015 | May 25, 2014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. shares of common stock outstanding1 | 601,959,611 | 593,367,848 | 577,099,679 | 597,020,906 | 598,737,719 | 612,508,457 | |
| Selected Financial Data (US$) | |||||||
| Stockholders’ equity (in thousands) | 7,054,500) | 6,141,100) | 4,327,900) | 4,930,200) | 4,996,700) | 6,534,800) | |
| Book value per share (BVPS)2 | 11.72 | 10.35 | 7.50 | 8.26 | 8.35 | 10.67 | |
| Share price1, 3 | 52.52 | 44.26 | 54.97 | 71.32 | 56.59 | 53.05 | |
| Valuation Ratio | |||||||
| P/BV ratio4 | 4.48 | 4.28 | 7.33 | 8.64 | 6.78 | 4.97 | |
| Benchmarks | |||||||
| P/BV Ratio, Competitors5 | |||||||
| Altria Group Inc. | 12.69 | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Coca-Cola Co. | 13.26 | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Mondelēz International Inc. | 3.08 | — | — | — | — | — | |
| PepsiCo Inc. | 13.76 | — | — | — | — | — | |
| P/BV Ratio, Sector | |||||||
| Food, Beverage & Tobacco | 9.19 | — | — | — | — | — | |
| P/BV Ratio, Industry | |||||||
| Consumer Staples | 6.34 | — | — | — | — | — | |
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).
1 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
2 2019 Calculation
BVPS = Stockholders’ equity ÷ No. shares of common stock outstanding
= 7,054,500,000 ÷ 601,959,611 = 11.72
3 Closing price as at the filing date of General Mills Inc. Annual Report.
4 2019 Calculation
P/BV ratio = Share price ÷ BVPS
= 52.52 ÷ 11.72 = 4.48
5 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Valuation ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| P/BV ratio | The P/BV ratio is interpreted as an indicator of market judgment about the relationship between a company required rate of return and its actual rate of return. | General Mills Inc. P/BV ratio decreased from 2017 to 2018 but then slightly increased from 2018 to 2019. |