General Mills Inc (GIS)vsThe Hain Celestial Group Inc (HAIN)
GIS
General Mills Inc
$33.05
-1.25%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $17.71B
HAIN
The Hain Celestial Group Inc
$0.13
-10.27%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $14.27M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
General Mills Inc generates 1252% more annual revenue ($18.30B vs $1.35B). GIS leads profitability with a -4.9% profit margin vs -22.5%. HAIN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.22. HAIN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 43/100 (D).
GIS
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
HAIN
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -12.0% — below average capital efficiency
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -239.2% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 27.6%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GIS
The strongest argument for GIS centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : HAIN
The strongest argument for HAIN centers on Price/Book. PEG of 1.22 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : GIS
The primary concerns for GIS are Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. Debt-to-equity of 1.83 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : HAIN
The primary concerns for HAIN are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 3.94 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HAIN carries more volatility with a beta of 0.95 — expect wider price swings.
GIS is growing revenue faster at -2.8% — sustainability is the question.
GIS generates stronger free cash flow (207M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor PACKAGED FOODS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
HAIN scores higher overall (43/100 vs 42/100). Both earn "Hold" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
General Mills Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · PACKAGED FOODS · USA
General Mills, Inc., is an American multinational manufacturer and marketer of branded consumer foods sold through retail stores. It is headquartered in Golden Valley, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis.
The Hain Celestial Group Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · PACKAGED FOODS · USA
Hain Celestial Group, Inc. manufactures, markets and sells organic and natural products in the United States, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Lake Success, New York.
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