Dollar General Corp. (DG) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 500 data points (2024-08-30 to 2026-08-28)
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. The firm ge...
Dollar General Corp. (DG) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 17.29 (historical range: 11.27–27.01, median: 17.57), placing it at the 47th percentile — near its historical average, P/S ratio of 0.63 (range: 0.37–0.82, 78th percentile — above its historical average), EV/EBITDA of 47.41 (range: 12.22–52.93, 87th percentile).
Over the historical period (2024-08-30 to 2026-08-28), Dollar General Corp.'s P/E ratio has expanded by 29% over the observed period (from an average of 15.4 to 19.9).
Dollar General Corp. appears slightly overvalued relative to its historical range, with most valuation metrics above their median levels.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Min | Median | Max | Percentile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 17.29 | 11.27 | 17.57 | 27.01 | 47th | near its historical average |
| P/S Ratio | 0.63 | 0.37 | 0.55 | 0.82 | 78th | above its historical average |
| EV/EBITDA | 47.41 | 12.22 | 21.78 | 52.93 | 87th | expensive relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.05 | 0.11 | 5th | expensive relative to its history |