Stock Analysis
Dollar General Corp.DG
P/E 19.60×· 5Y range 10.33–27.01×· 53th percentile of history
Sector: Consumer Cyclical · Industry: Retail-Variety Stores
AnalystsHold40 analystsP/E 19.6× sits at the 53rd percentile of its 5.086926762491444-year history.
Cash covers 10% of debt · Q2 2027.
PMP Verdict
Mixed fundamentals, fairly valued
Strengths
- Quality85
Risks
- Growth31
- Profitability36
Mixed picture — no clear quality or value edge.
Bull Case
- ✓ROE 16.3% — efficient capital deployment
What's happening with DG
Profile
Strong earnings quality; growth, profitability and financial health lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation74/100 · Moderate
- P/E vs own history (53th pct)12/25
- FCF yield (8.1%)25/25
- P/S (0.7x)25/25
- EV/EBIT (19.4x)12/25
- Growth31/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (3.1%)6/25
- Net income CAGR (-11.1%)0/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (-10.5%)0/25
- Fwd implied growth (30.9%)25/25
- Profitability36/100 · Weak
- ROIC (7.6%)5/25
- ROE (16.3%)20/25
- Net margin (3.5%)6/25
- Operating margin (5.3%)5/25
- Financial Health45/100 · Weak
- Altman Z (1.89)10/25
- Current ratio (1.21)12/25
- Interest coverage (7.5x)18/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 44%)5/25
- Quality85/100 · Strong
- Piotroski F (4/9)10/25
- Beneish M (-3.90)25/25
- FCF conversion (158%)25/25
- Margin stability (σ 1.8%)25/25
- Moat70/100 · Moderate
- ROIC >12% years (9/11 yrs)20/25
- Median gross margin (30.7%)13/25
- FCF-positive years (11/11 yrs)25/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst 2.8%)12/25
About Dollar General Corp.
Since its beginning in 1939, Dollar General has grown to become the largest dollar store operator in the United States, with more than 20,000 small-box discount stores across 48 states. Show more
The firm generated over $42 billion in fiscal 2025 sales. The retailer maintains a heavy concentration of stores in rural and low-income markets underserved by big-box retailers. It's 11,000 stock-keeping units, including 2,000 priced at $1 or less, span consumables (82% of sales), seasonal items (10%), home products (5%), and apparel (3%). More than 20% of sales are derived from private label.
Headquarters: GOODLETTSVILLE, TN · Employees: 194,000 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
74B+P/E (TTM)19.6xB
Grade B: FairPrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 10.3x–27.0x · 53rd pct
P/FCF14.6xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield8.1%A
Grade A: ValueTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: 0.2%–11.1% · 74th pct
P/S (TTM)0.69xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 0.4x–1.8x · 43rd pct
EV/EBIT19.4xC
Grade C: ExpensiveEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 9.5x–20.3x · 92nd pct
EV/Sales0.7xA
Grade A: CheapEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E15.0xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio3.19xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio1.43B
Grade B: FairFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield1.77%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio30.5%A
Grade A: SafeDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
36DROIC7.6%D
Grade D: LowNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE16.3%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA5.4%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin3.5%D
Grade D: LowNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin5.3%D
Grade D: LowTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin30.7%C
Grade C: AverageGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin5.6%D
Grade D: LowFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin5.4%C
Grade C: AverageTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
31DRevenue CAGR3.1%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR-11.1%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)-10.5%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth30.9%A
Grade A: HighAnalyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)-3.5%A
Grade A: BuybacksShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income6.0%A
Grade A: LowStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue0.2%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
45D+Altman Z-Score1.89C
Grade C: Gray zoneBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio1.21xC
Grade C: OkCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio0.23xD
Grade D: Low(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage7.5xC
Grade C: OkEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment5.9yC
Grade C: AverageYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT6.3xD
Grade D: HighLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity1.70xC
Grade C: MedDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.10xD
Grade D: ThinCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
85APiotroski F-Score4/9C
Grade C: AverageFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-3.90A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion158.3%A
Grade A: StrongFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability1.8%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue2.9%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover1.38xA
Grade A: HighRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
REARDON KATHLEEN A Filed | REARDON KATHLEEN A | SellOpen market sale | -5578 | |
Hicks Gregory H Filed | Hicks Gregory H | Grant / award | +1.6K | |
Chadwick Ana Maria Filed | Chadwick Ana Maria | SellDisposition | 0 | |
Chadwick Ana Maria Filed | Chadwick Ana Maria | Grant / award | +1.6K | |
McGuire Timothy I Filed | McGuire Timothy I | SellDisposition | 0 |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
McGuire Timothy I Filed | McGuire Timothy I | Grant / award | +1.6K | |
Scarlett Kathleen Filed | Scarlett Kathleen | SellDisposition | 0 | |
Scarlett Kathleen Filed | Scarlett Kathleen | Grant / award | +1.6K |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
70B+ROIC >12% Years9/11 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)30.7%C
Grade C: ModerateMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years11/11 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor2.8%C
Grade C: ModerateWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$6.85
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$7.21
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$42.10
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$15.77B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$1.59B
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$14.18B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$9.29B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.41xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$29.66B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta0.20B
Grade B: DefensivePrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jul 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 16, 2026
Key Insights: Dollar General Corp. (DG)
Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicates mixed fundamentals for Dollar General Corp.. Altman Z-Score of 1.89 falls in the grey zone (1.81–2.99) — financial distress is unlikely but not ruled out. Beneish M-Score of -3.90 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Takes ~5.9 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
- At a valuation score of 74/100, DG trades near the cheapest end of its own historical range (P/E 19.6).
See how DG ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all DG moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14 | Regular | 130.03 | +4.02% | 2.45 |
| Oct 14 | After-hours | 129.94 | +3.95% | 2.41 |
| Oct 6 | After-hours | 123.27 | +3.31% | 2.03 |
Frequently Asked Questions about DG
What is the current Dollar General Corp. (DG) stock price?
DG is trading at $134.45 in after-hours trading, up 0.42% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks DG pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is DG stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Dollar General Corp.'s financial health at 45/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is DG stock overvalued?
Dollar General Corp. trades at a trailing P/E of 19.6 and our valuation score rates it 74/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does Dollar General Corp. report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for DG. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Dollar General Corp. operate in?
Dollar General Corp. operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, within the Retail-Variety Stores industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Dollar General Corp. do?
Since its beginning in 1939, Dollar General has grown to become the largest dollar store operator in the United States, with more than 20,000 small-box discount stores across 48 states.
About Dollar General Corp. (DG) Stock
Dollar General Corp. (DG) is a US-listed stock operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Retail-Variety Stores industry. As of the latest update, Dollar General Corp. is trading at $134.45, up 0.42% on the day with a market capitalization of $29.7 billion. The financial health score for DG is 45/100, which indicates moderate financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for DG stock.
DG Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
On PreMarketPrice, you can track Dollar General Corp. (DG) across multiple dimensions:
- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time DG stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for DG with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for Dollar General Corp. across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 45/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for DG.
- Sector peers: Compare DG against 6 other consumer cyclical stocks on key financial metrics.
Is DG a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Dollar General Corp. (DG) as an investment. The financial health score of 45/100 suggests moderate financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.Dollar General Corp. (DG) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.