Dollar General Corp. (DG) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1279 data points (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16)
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 19.60 (historical range: 10.33–27.01, median: 19.19), placing it at the 53th percentile — near its historical average, P/S ratio of 0.69 (range: 0.37–1.80, 43th percentile — near its historical average), EV/EBITDA of 19.39 (range: 9.46–20.33, 92th percentile).
Over the historical period (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16), Dollar General Corp.'s P/E ratio has contracted by 11% over the observed period (from an average of 19.8 to 17.7).
Dollar General Corp. trades above its historical valuation range, with most metrics above their median levels.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 19.60 | 19.19 | 53th | near its historical average |
| P/S Ratio | 0.69 | 0.75 | 43th | near its historical average |
| EV/EBITDA | 19.39 | 16.05 | 92th | expensive relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 8.07% | 3.33% | 74th | below its historical average |
Dollar General Corp. (DG) Valuation & P/E History
Dollar General Corp. (DG) is a US-listed stock operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Retail-Variety Stores industry currently trading at $134.45 with a market capitalization of $29.7 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for DG based on 1279 data points covering 2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 19.60 is above the historical median of 19.19, placing DG at the 53th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 0.69 compares to a median of 0.75.
DG Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Dollar General Corp.'s current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether DG is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests DG is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for Dollar General Corp..
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is DG Overvalued or Undervalued?
Dollar General Corp. trades above its historical valuation range, with most metrics above their median levels. The overall valuation percentile of 63 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive DG is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full DG analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.DG trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.