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DOLLAR GENERAL CORP (DG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:DG - US2566771059 - Common Stock

135.82 USD
-1.7 (-1.24%)
Last: 12/30/2025, 8:17:31 PM
135.82 USD
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After Hours: 12/30/2025, 8:17:31 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

DG gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 38 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. DG has an average financial health and profitability rating. DG is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

DG had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year DG had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years DG has been profitable.
DG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
DG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of 4.03%, DG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.26% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of DG (15.60%) is better than 63.16% of its industry peers.
DG has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.03%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DG outperforms 55.26% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DG is significantly below the industry average of 28.32%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.03%
ROE 15.6%
ROIC 6.03%
ROA(3y)5.77%
ROA(5y)7.34%
ROE(3y)27.8%
ROE(5y)32.31%
ROIC(3y)8.49%
ROIC(5y)10.34%
DG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

DG has a Profit Margin of 3.03%. This is in the better half of the industry: DG outperforms 76.32% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DG has declined.
The Operating Margin of DG (4.49%) is better than 78.95% of its industry peers.
DG's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 30.41%, DG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.58% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DG has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 4.49%
PM (TTM) 3.03%
GM 30.41%
OM growth 3Y-20.24%
OM growth 5Y-10.71%
PM growth 3Y-26.62%
PM growth 5Y-14.8%
GM growth 3Y-2.16%
GM growth 5Y-0.66%
DG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DG is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for DG remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, DG has less shares outstanding
DG has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
DG Yearly Shares OutstandingDG Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M
DG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B

2.2 Solvency

DG has an Altman-Z score of 2.51. This is not the best score and indicates that DG is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.51, DG is not doing good in the industry: 65.79% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DG is 2.20, which is a good value as it means it would take DG, 2.20 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.20, DG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.32% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.63 indicates that DG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.63, DG is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.37% of the companies in the same industry.
Although DG does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.63
Debt/FCF 2.2
Altman-Z 2.51
ROIC/WACC0.76
WACC7.89%
DG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.17 indicates that DG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.17, DG is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.89% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.24 indicates that DG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
DG's Quick ratio of 0.24 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DG is outperformed by 81.58% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.17
Quick Ratio 0.24
DG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 8.73% over the past year.
DG shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -2.56% yearly.
DG shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.86%.
DG shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.91% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.73%
EPS 3Y-16.48%
EPS 5Y-2.56%
EPS Q2Q%43.82%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.86%
Revenue growth 3Y5.87%
Revenue growth 5Y7.91%
Sales Q2Q%4.58%

3.2 Future

DG is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.81% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, DG will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.40% on average per year.
EPS Next Y12.73%
EPS Next 2Y11.35%
EPS Next 3Y10.76%
EPS Next 5Y9.81%
Revenue Next Year4.92%
Revenue Next 2Y4.55%
Revenue Next 3Y4.42%
Revenue Next 5Y4.4%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
DG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B
DG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

DG is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.58.
DG's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
DG's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.77.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.50, DG is valued on the expensive side.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as DG.
DG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.35.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.58
Fwd PE 18.5
DG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as DG.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of DG indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DG is cheaper than 78.95% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.78
EV/EBITDA 11.57
DG Per share dataDG EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100 150

4.3 Compensation for Growth

DG's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.62
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y11.35%
EPS Next 3Y10.76%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.74%, DG has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.78, DG pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
DG's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.00.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.74%

5.2 History

The dividend of DG is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 13.01%!
DG has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
DG has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.01%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
DG Yearly Dividends per shareDG Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

40.66% of the earnings are spent on dividend by DG. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DG's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP40.66%
EPS Next 2Y11.35%
EPS Next 3Y10.76%
DG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
DG Dividend Payout.DG Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.DG Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

DOLLAR GENERAL CORP

NYSE:DG (12/30/2025, 8:17:31 PM)

After market: 135.82 0 (0%)

135.82

-1.7 (-1.24%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)12-04 2025-12-04/bmo
Earnings (Next)06-01 2026-06-01
Inst Owners97.55%
Inst Owner Change1.71%
Ins Owners0.24%
Ins Owner Change0.32%
Market Cap29.90B
Revenue(TTM)42.12B
Net Income(TTM)1.28B
Analysts75.79
Price Target135.48 (-0.25%)
Short Float %4.98%
Short Ratio3.11
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.74%
Yearly Dividend2.36
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.01%
DP40.66%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date01-06 2026-01-06 (0.59)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)23.32%
Min EPS beat(2)15.21%
Max EPS beat(2)31.44%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)17.91%
Min EPS beat(4)8.39%
Max EPS beat(4)31.44%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)7.48%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)3.27%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)1.59%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.68%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.82%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.54%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.4%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.82%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.73%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.68%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.95%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.9%
PT rev (1m)10.54%
PT rev (3m)8.9%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.84%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.66%
EPS NY rev (1m)5.25%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.28%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.35%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.37%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.12%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.58
Fwd PE 18.5
P/S 0.71
P/FCF 12.78
P/OCF 8.26
P/B 3.65
P/tB 11.29
EV/EBITDA 11.57
EPS(TTM)6.6
EY4.86%
EPS(NY)7.34
Fwd EY5.4%
FCF(TTM)10.63
FCFY7.83%
OCF(TTM)16.45
OCFY12.11%
SpS191.35
BVpS37.19
TBVpS12.03
PEG (NY)1.62
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number74.32
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.03%
ROE 15.6%
ROCE 7.7%
ROIC 6.03%
ROICexc 6.35%
ROICexgc 8.32%
OM 4.49%
PM (TTM) 3.03%
GM 30.41%
FCFM 5.55%
ROA(3y)5.77%
ROA(5y)7.34%
ROE(3y)27.8%
ROE(5y)32.31%
ROIC(3y)8.49%
ROIC(5y)10.34%
ROICexc(3y)8.7%
ROICexc(5y)10.71%
ROICexgc(3y)11.43%
ROICexgc(5y)14.55%
ROCE(3y)10.85%
ROCE(5y)13.21%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-21.19%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-10.21%
ROICexc growth 3Y-19.78%
ROICexc growth 5Y-8.48%
OM growth 3Y-20.24%
OM growth 5Y-10.71%
PM growth 3Y-26.62%
PM growth 5Y-14.8%
GM growth 3Y-2.16%
GM growth 5Y-0.66%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.33
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.63
Debt/FCF 2.2
Debt/EBITDA 1.75
Cap/Depr 124.35%
Cap/Sales 3.04%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 123.91%
Profit Quality 183.17%
Current Ratio 1.17
Quick Ratio 0.24
Altman-Z 2.51
F-Score7
WACC7.89%
ROIC/WACC0.76
Cap/Depr(3y)183.47%
Cap/Depr(5y)179.27%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.91%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.58%
Profit Quality(3y)69.68%
Profit Quality(5y)78.23%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.73%
EPS 3Y-16.48%
EPS 5Y-2.56%
EPS Q2Q%43.82%
EPS Next Y12.73%
EPS Next 2Y11.35%
EPS Next 3Y10.76%
EPS Next 5Y9.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.86%
Revenue growth 3Y5.87%
Revenue growth 5Y7.91%
Sales Q2Q%4.58%
Revenue Next Year4.92%
Revenue Next 2Y4.55%
Revenue Next 3Y4.42%
Revenue Next 5Y4.4%
EBIT growth 1Y-5.4%
EBIT growth 3Y-15.56%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.65%
EBIT Next Year63.97%
EBIT Next 3Y23.23%
EBIT Next 5Y16.3%
FCF growth 1Y413.6%
FCF growth 3Y-2.07%
FCF growth 5Y3.02%
OCF growth 1Y66.17%
OCF growth 3Y1.49%
OCF growth 5Y6.01%

DOLLAR GENERAL CORP / DG FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for DOLLAR GENERAL CORP?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to DG.


What is the valuation status of DOLLAR GENERAL CORP (DG) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to DOLLAR GENERAL CORP (DG). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is DOLLAR GENERAL CORP (DG) stock?

DOLLAR GENERAL CORP (DG) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of DOLLAR GENERAL CORP (DG) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for DOLLAR GENERAL CORP (DG) is 20.58 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.65.


What is the expected EPS growth for DOLLAR GENERAL CORP (DG) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of DOLLAR GENERAL CORP (DG) is expected to grow by 12.73% in the next year.