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DOLLAR TREE INC (DLTR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:DLTR - US2567461080 - Common Stock

141.21 USD
+0.92 (+0.66%)
Last: 1/15/2026, 8:00:01 PM
141.21 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/15/2026, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, DLTR scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. DLTR was compared to 38 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of DLTR get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. DLTR is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • DLTR had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year DLTR had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: DLTR reported negative net income in multiple years.
  • DLTR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
DLTR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDLTR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B -1B 2B -2B -3B

1.2 Ratios

  • DLTR's Return On Assets of -21.38% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DLTR is outperformed by 89.47% of its industry peers.
  • With a Return On Equity value of -84.27%, DLTR is not doing good in the industry: 86.84% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 11.62%, DLTR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.95% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DLTR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.12%. This is significantly below the industry average of 28.32%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (10.12%) for DLTR is below the current ROIC(11.62%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -21.38%
ROE -84.27%
ROIC 11.62%
ROA(3y)-4.59%
ROA(5y)-0.23%
ROE(3y)-23.79%
ROE(5y)-7.15%
ROIC(3y)10.12%
ROIC(5y)9.34%
DLTR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDLTR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 -40 -60

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 11.41%, DLTR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.11% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DLTR's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • DLTR's Gross Margin of 45.09% is amongst the best of the industry. DLTR outperforms 92.11% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DLTR has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.41%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 45.09%
OM growth 3Y9.44%
OM growth 5Y6.07%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y6.8%
GM growth 5Y3.73%
DLTR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDLTR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -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 DLTR is still creating some value.
  • DLTR has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, DLTR has less shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for DLTR is higher compared to a year ago.
DLTR Yearly Shares OutstandingDLTR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M
DLTR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDLTR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.40 indicates that DLTR is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of DLTR (3.40) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • DLTR has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.90. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.90 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • DLTR has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.90. This is amongst the best in the industry. DLTR outperforms 84.21% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.88 indicates that DLTR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • DLTR has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.88) than 60.53% of its industry peers.
  • Although DLTR 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 0.88
Debt/FCF 1.9
Altman-Z 3.4
ROIC/WACC1.43
WACC8.15%
DLTR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDLTR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.96 indicates that DLTR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 0.96, DLTR is not doing good in the industry: 73.68% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • DLTR has a Quick Ratio of 0.96. This is a bad value and indicates that DLTR is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • DLTR's Quick ratio of 0.22 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DLTR is outperformed by 86.84% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.96
Quick Ratio 0.22
DLTR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDLTR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • DLTR shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -10.75%.
  • DLTR shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 2.24% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, DLTR shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -55.28% in the last year.
  • The Revenue has been decreasing by -5.73% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.75%
EPS 3Y-2.78%
EPS 5Y2.24%
EPS Q2Q%8.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-55.28%
Revenue growth 3Y-12.59%
Revenue growth 5Y-5.73%
Sales Q2Q%-37.22%

3.2 Future

  • DLTR is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.76% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to decrease by -4.49% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y9.52%
EPS Next 2Y12.98%
EPS Next 3Y12.49%
EPS Next 5Y10.76%
Revenue Next Year-36.67%
Revenue Next 2Y-17.95%
Revenue Next 3Y-10.75%
Revenue Next 5Y-4.49%

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.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
DLTR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDLTR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 10B 20B 30B
DLTR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDLTR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 5 10 15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • DLTR is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 27.42.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as DLTR.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.54, DLTR is valued at the same level.
  • DLTR is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.76.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DLTR is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.31. DLTR is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.42
Fwd PE 20.76
DLTR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDLTR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • DLTR's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. DLTR is more expensive than 63.16% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of DLTR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: DLTR is cheaper than 68.42% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.45
EV/EBITDA 15.97
DLTR Per share dataDLTR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates DLTR does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
  • DLTR's earnings are expected to grow with 12.49% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.88
PEG (5Y)12.21
EPS Next 2Y12.98%
EPS Next 3Y12.49%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • No dividends for DLTR!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

DOLLAR TREE INC

NASDAQ:DLTR (1/15/2026, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 141.21 0 (0%)

141.21

+0.92 (+0.66%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)12-03
Earnings (Next)06-02
Inst Owners115.95%
Inst Owner Change0.21%
Ins Owners0.12%
Ins Owner Change-0.02%
Market Cap28.08B
Revenue(TTM)13.96B
Net Income(TTM)-2.92B
Analysts67.88
Price Target119.67 (-15.25%)
Short Float %8.02%
Short Ratio4.5
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)22.72%
Min EPS beat(2)8.64%
Max EPS beat(2)36.79%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)10.63%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.74%
Max EPS beat(4)36.79%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.13%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.24%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)1.42%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.48%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.88%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.08%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.58%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.62%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.27%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.28%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.26%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.27%
PT rev (1m)2.99%
PT rev (3m)3.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.43%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.85%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.14%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.45%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.8%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.42
Fwd PE 20.76
P/S 2.01
P/FCF 17.45
P/OCF 11.82
P/B 8.1
P/tB 9.23
EV/EBITDA 15.97
EPS(TTM)5.15
EY3.65%
EPS(NY)6.8
Fwd EY4.82%
FCF(TTM)8.09
FCFY5.73%
OCF(TTM)11.95
OCFY8.46%
SpS70.21
BVpS17.42
TBVpS15.3
PEG (NY)2.88
PEG (5Y)12.21
Graham Number44.93
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -21.38%
ROE -84.27%
ROCE 16.32%
ROIC 11.62%
ROICexc 12.33%
ROICexgc 12.88%
OM 11.41%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 45.09%
FCFM 11.53%
ROA(3y)-4.59%
ROA(5y)-0.23%
ROE(3y)-23.79%
ROE(5y)-7.15%
ROIC(3y)10.12%
ROIC(5y)9.34%
ROICexc(3y)10.93%
ROICexc(5y)10.07%
ROICexgc(3y)13.1%
ROICexgc(5y)13.01%
ROCE(3y)13.36%
ROCE(5y)12.32%
ROICexgc growth 3Y6.23%
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.41%
ROICexc growth 3Y18.09%
ROICexc growth 5Y11.96%
OM growth 3Y9.44%
OM growth 5Y6.07%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y6.8%
GM growth 5Y3.73%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover1.02
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.88
Debt/FCF 1.9
Debt/EBITDA 1.64
Cap/Depr 286.3%
Cap/Sales 5.49%
Interest Coverage 11.21
Cash Conversion 127.67%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.96
Quick Ratio 0.22
Altman-Z 3.4
F-Score4
WACC8.15%
ROIC/WACC1.43
Cap/Depr(3y)236.14%
Cap/Depr(5y)196.44%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.31%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.27%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.75%
EPS 3Y-2.78%
EPS 5Y2.24%
EPS Q2Q%8.04%
EPS Next Y9.52%
EPS Next 2Y12.98%
EPS Next 3Y12.49%
EPS Next 5Y10.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-55.28%
Revenue growth 3Y-12.59%
Revenue growth 5Y-5.73%
Sales Q2Q%-37.22%
Revenue Next Year-36.67%
Revenue Next 2Y-17.95%
Revenue Next 3Y-10.75%
Revenue Next 5Y-4.49%
EBIT growth 1Y-23.69%
EBIT growth 3Y-4.34%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.01%
EBIT Next Year40.55%
EBIT Next 3Y17.29%
EBIT Next 5Y12.28%
FCF growth 1Y143.81%
FCF growth 3Y56.35%
FCF growth 5Y13.4%
OCF growth 1Y2.85%
OCF growth 3Y25.98%
OCF growth 5Y8.89%

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The financial health rating of DOLLAR TREE INC (DLTR) is 5 / 10.