Basis: Latest reported fiscal quarter. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the operating margin high or low?
The operating margin of 14.97% is 15% below its 5-year average of 17.67%, near the low end of its 5-year range (11.06%–38.20%).
As of the fiscal period ended Sunday, May 31, 2026. 25.57% below its 12-month average of 20.11%.
Reported quarterly operating margin; no daily interpolation.
OPERATING MARGIN
14.97%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM
20.11%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y
16.24%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y
16.64%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y
16.45%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y
15.93%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y
16.28%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-25.57%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-7.82%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-10.05%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-9.01%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-6.06%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-8.05%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
11.75%
median of 48 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+27.32%
vs the sector median at left
General Mills, Inc.
Market Cap
$19.08B
Operating Margin
14.97%
TTM Avg
20.11%
3Y Avg
16.24%
5Y Avg
16.64%
Market Cap
$22.24B
Operating Margin
32.14%
TTM Avg
33.39%
3Y Avg
32.47%
5Y Avg
32.66%
Market Cap
$23.41B
Operating Margin
17.47%
TTM Avg
15.30%
3Y Avg
14.93%
5Y Avg
16.93%
Market Cap
$13.76B
Operating Margin
5.75%
TTM Avg
7.45%
3Y Avg
8.57%
5Y Avg
9.27%
Market Cap
$13.68B
Operating Margin
15.34%
TTM Avg
15.87%
3Y Avg
14.94%
5Y Avg
15.62%
Market Cap
$13.40B
Operating Margin
29.02%
TTM Avg
28.80%
3Y Avg
27.93%
5Y Avg
29.33%
| NAME | MARKET CAP | OPERATING MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Mills, Inc. (GIS) | $19.08B | 14.97% | 20.11% | 16.24% | 16.64% |
| Bunge Global S.A. (BG)vs › | $20.41B | 2.27% | 2.44% | 3.39% | 3.44% |
| Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN)vs › | $20.63B | 2.30% | 2.65% | 3.21% | 4.85% |
| Constellation Brands, Inc. (STZ)vs › | $22.24B | 32.14% | 33.39% | 32.47% | 32.66% |
| Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD)vs › | $23.41B | 17.47% | 15.30% | 14.93% | 16.93% |
| Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)vs › | $13.76B | 5.75% | 7.45% | 8.57% | 9.27% |
| Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR)vs › | $24.45B | 8.54% | 8.28% | 9.04% | 9.52% |
| McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC)vs › | $13.68B | 15.34% | 15.87% | 14.94% | 15.62% |
| Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B)vs › | $13.40B | 29.02% | 28.80% | 27.93% | 29.33% |
| The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM)vs › | $12.75B | 3.98% | -1.87% | 3.52% | 7.37% |
Gross Margin
33.4%
Operating Margin
15.0%
Operating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue
Operating margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after operating expenses, reflecting operating efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
| DATE | OPERATING MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-31 | 14.97% |
| 2026-02-22 | 12.29% |
| 2025-11-23 | 14.98% |
| 2025-08-24 | 38.20% |
| 2025-05-25 | 11.06% |
| 2025-02-23 | 18.41% |
| 2024-11-24 | 20.57% |
| 2024-08-25 | 17.15% |
| 2024-05-26 | 16.53% |
| 2024-02-25 | 17.86% |
| 2023-11-26 | 15.80% |
| 2023-08-27 | 18.96% |
| 2023-05-31 | 16.27% |
| 2023-02-26 | 14.25% |
| 2022-11-27 | 15.32% |
| 2022-08-28 | 23.01% |
| 2022-05-31 | 20.77% |
| 2022-02-27 | 17.97% |
| 2021-11-28 | 15.93% |
| 2021-08-29 | 18.60% |
| 2021-05-31 | 12.11% |
| 2021-02-28 | 18.29% |
| 2020-11-29 | 19.42% |
| 2020-08-30 | 19.56% |
| 2020-05-31 | 16.51% |
| 2020-02-23 | 15.57% |
| 2019-11-24 | 18.35% |
| 2019-08-25 | 16.55% |
| 2019-05-31 | 17.21% |
| 2019-02-24 | 15.51% |
| 2018-11-25 | 12.40% |
| 2018-08-26 | 14.69% |
| 2018-05-31 | 14.42% |
| 2018-02-25 | 14.67% |
| 2017-11-26 | 16.89% |
| 2017-08-27 | 16.06% |
| 2017-05-31 | 16.00% |
| 2017-02-26 | 14.30% |
| 2016-11-27 | 18.70% |
| 2016-08-28 | 16.53% |
| 2016-05-31 | 13.55% |
| 2016-02-28 | 14.65% |
| 2015-11-29 | 20.47% |
| 2015-08-30 | 16.24% |
| 2015-05-31 | 9.85% |
| 2015-02-22 | 12.35% |
| 2014-11-23 | 11.86% |
| 2014-08-24 | 13.06% |
| 2014-05-31 | 15.92% |
| 2014-02-23 | 15.32% |
| 2013-11-24 | 17.85% |
| 2013-08-25 | 16.80% |
| 2013-05-31 | 13.62% |
| 2013-02-24 | 14.49% |
| 2012-11-25 | 16.98% |
| 2012-08-26 | 19.26% |
| 2012-05-31 | 13.23% |
| 2012-02-26 | 16.23% |
| 2011-11-27 | 15.50% |
| 2011-08-28 | 16.61% |
| 2011-05-31 | 14.76% |
| 2011-02-27 | 17.96% |
| 2010-11-28 | 20.24% |
| 2010-08-29 | 21.52% |
| 2010-05-31 | 13.25% |
| 2010-02-28 | 15.65% |
| 2009-11-29 | 21.78% |
| 2009-08-30 | 19.90% |
| 2009-05-31 | 17.32% |
| 2009-02-22 | 17.12% |
| 2008-11-23 | 15.37% |
| 2008-08-24 | 13.47% |
| 2008-05-31 | 9.66% |
| 2008-02-24 | 20.42% |
| 2007-11-25 | 18.55% |
| 2007-08-26 | 16.60% |
| 2007-05-31 | 13.26% |
| 2007-02-25 | 15.92% |
| 2006-11-26 | 19.48% |
| 2006-08-27 | 17.16% |
| 2006-05-31 | 14.55% |
| 2006-02-26 | 15.75% |
| 2005-11-27 | 19.50% |
| 2005-08-28 | 17.05% |
| 2005-05-31 | 15.52% |
| 2005-02-27 | 17.82% |
| 2004-11-28 | 20.17% |
| 2004-08-29 | 13.66% |
| 2004-05-31 | 18.50% |
| 2004-02-22 | 17.43% |
| 2003-11-23 | 18.86% |
| 2003-08-24 | 17.99% |
| 2003-05-31 | 13.79% |
| 2003-02-23 | 19.17% |
| 2002-11-24 | 19.03% |
| 2002-08-25 | 18.76% |
