Is GENERAL MILLS INC (GIS) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from May 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 64.7% / 30% | 1.5% / 30% | 8.2% / 30% | 0.13% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 64.7% / 33% | 1.5% / 33% | 8.2% / 33% | 0.13% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 46.3% / 33% | 1.1% / 33% | 5.9% / 33% | 0.13% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 64.7% / 33% | 1.5% / 33% | 8.2% / 33% | 0.13% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 46.3% / 33% | 1.1% / 33% | 5.9% / 50% | 0.13% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 33.1% | |
| Operating Margin | 13.0% | |
| Net Margin | 12.1% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 23.6% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 5.3% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $2.9B |
| Free Cash Flow | $2.3B |
| Total Debt | $15.3B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 149.3 |
| Current Ratio | 0.6 |
| Total Assets | $33.1B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $36.02 |
| 50-Day MA | $43.51 |
| 200-Day MA | $47.55 |
| Avg Volume | 8.6M |
| Beta | -0.1 |
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52-Week Range
$35.64
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About GENERAL MILLS INC (GIS)
General Mills, Inc. manufactures and markets branded consumer foods in the United States and internationally. The company operates through four segments: North America Retail; International; North America Pet; and North America Foodservice. It offers grain, ready-to-eat cereals, refrigerated yogurt, soup, meal kits, refrigerated and frozen dough products, dessert and baking mixes, bakery flour, frozen pizza and pizza snacks, snack bars, fruit and savory snacks, ice cream and frozen desserts, unbaked and fully baked frozen dough products, frozen hot snacks, ethnic meals, side dish mixes, frozen breakfast and entrees, nutrition bars, and frozen and shelf-stable vegetables. The company also manufactures and markets pet food products, including dog and cat food; and operates ice cream parlors. It markets its products under the Annies, Betty Crocker, Bisquick, Blue Buffalo, Bugles, Cascadian Farm, Cheerios, Chex, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cocoa Puffs, Cookie Crisp, Dunkaroos, Edgard & Cooper, Fiber One, By The Foot, Gushers, Roll-Ups, Gardettos, Gold Medal, Golden Grahams, Häagen-Dazs, Kitano, Kix, Lärabar, Latina, Lucky Charms, As Well As Muir Glen, Nature Valley, Nudges, Oatmeal Crisp, Old El Paso, Pillsbury, Progresso, Tastefuls, Tiki Pets, Total, Totinos, Trix, True Chews, True Solutions, Wanchai Ferry, Wheaties, Wilderness, and Yoki brands. In addition, the company sells its products to grocery stores, mass merchandisers, membership stores, natural food chains, drug, dollar and discount chains, e-commerce retailers, commercial and noncommercial foodservice distributors and operators, restaurants, convenience stores, and pet specialty stores. The company was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is GENERAL MILLS INC (GIS) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), GENERAL MILLS INC is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is GENERAL MILLS INC's debt ratio?
GENERAL MILLS INC's debt ratio is 64.7% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 46.3%.
What are GENERAL MILLS INC's key financial metrics?
GENERAL MILLS INC has a market capitalization of $19.5B, trailing P/E ratio of 8.9, and revenue of $19.5B. The company maintains a gross margin of 33.1% and a net margin of 12.1%. Return on equity stands at 23.6%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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