Top line stable.
+5.2% YoY versus +5.0% prior. 3y CAGR +4.1%.
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Consumer Staples · Market Cap: $25.0B
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Fundamentals as of 2026-05-01
The Question
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Yes — Dollar General Corporation's 17.7% ROE ranks above the S&P 500 median, and D/E 2.58 stays within healthy bounds.
Financial story
Yes — Dollar General Corporation's 17.7% ROE shows strong capital efficiency, and its 2.58 debt-to-equity stays within healthy bounds.
Bottom line: DG is rated BUY by the 1 legendary model, but earns a C sector grade (52/100) in Consumer Staples. Use the per-tab analysis to form your own view. Drill into the valuation breakdown and sector ranking for the full picture.
How does DG compare?
Dollar General Corporation's fair value depends on which model you trust. See the per-investor fair-value table in the valuation tab.
DG trades at 14.7x earnings. Sector context and per-investor signals are in the valuation tab.
DG and BG differ on P/E, ROE, and revenue growth. See the full DG vs BG compare matrix.
Buffett evaluates DG against his respective frameworks. Per-model fair value and reasoning are in the valuation tab.
DG's P/E ratio is 14.7x. 5-year P/E history is in the financials tab.
Investor verdicts vary by methodology. Full breakdown by investor and signal is in the valuation tab.
+5.2% YoY versus +5.0% prior. 3y CAGR +4.1%.
+5.2%Net margin 3.5% versus 2.8% prior (+0.8pp). Operating 5.2%.
3.5%P/E 14.7x — 21% below the 5y median of 18.5x. Forward 15.8x signals EPS contraction next year.
14.7xSee exactly where DG ranks
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Sign in to see the rankingDG sits at #26 in Consumer Staples with a C grade (52/100).