General Mills Inc (GIS)

Pretax margin

May 26, 2024 Feb 25, 2024 Nov 26, 2023 Aug 27, 2023 May 28, 2023 Feb 26, 2023 Nov 27, 2022 Aug 28, 2022 May 29, 2022 Feb 27, 2022 Nov 28, 2021 Aug 29, 2021 May 30, 2021 Feb 28, 2021 Nov 29, 2020 Aug 30, 2020 May 31, 2020 Feb 23, 2020 Nov 24, 2019 Aug 25, 2019
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) (ttm) US$ in thousands 3,091,100 3,153,200 2,995,200 3,016,700 3,206,100 3,407,800 3,529,900 3,533,800 3,293,600 2,860,000 2,834,200 2,955,100 2,968,900 3,210,500 3,025,100 2,883,600 2,661,700 2,393,700 2,364,000 2,077,700
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 19,623,400 19,921,400 19,985,200 20,092,800 20,365,900 20,227,000 19,807,000 19,609,100 18,992,300 18,622,800 18,415,500 18,103,000 17,911,900 18,427,300 18,083,800 17,766,400 17,397,300 16,536,800 16,498,400 16,475,500
Pretax margin 15.75% 15.83% 14.99% 15.01% 15.74% 16.85% 17.82% 18.02% 17.34% 15.36% 15.39% 16.32% 16.58% 17.42% 16.73% 16.23% 15.30% 14.47% 14.33% 12.61%

May 26, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $3,091,100K ÷ $19,623,400K
= 15.75%

The pretax margin for General Mills Inc has shown some fluctuations over the past few quarters. In the most recent quarter, the pretax margin was 15.75%, which is slightly lower compared to the preceding quarter at 15.83%. However, when looking at a longer trend, the pretax margin has generally been stable, with occasional variations.

The highest pretax margin observed was 18.02% in the quarter ending August 28, 2022, while the lowest was 12.61% in the quarter ending August 25, 2019. This indicates that General Mills has experienced a range of profitability levels over the analyzed period.

Overall, the pretax margin trend for General Mills Inc suggests that the company has been able to maintain relatively consistent profitability levels, with occasional fluctuations which may be influenced by various internal and external factors impacting their financial performance. Further analysis and monitoring of the pretax margin will provide insights into the company's ongoing financial health and efficiency in generating profits before taxes.


Peer comparison

May 26, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Pretax margin
General Mills Inc
GIS
15.75%
Ingredion Incorporated
INGR
10.18%
Kellanova
K
9.21%
Post Holdings Inc
POST
5.43%