DOLLAR GENERAL CORP (1DGX.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
BIT:1DGX - Euronext Milan - US2566771059 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Taking everything into account, 1DGX scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 1DGX was compared to 25 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of 1DGX get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. 1DGX is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
1DGX had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year 1DGX had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years 1DGX has been profitable.
1DGX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
1DGX's Return On Assets of 3.72% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. 1DGX outperforms 56.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of 1DGX (14.98%) is better than 64.00% of its industry peers.
1DGX has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.55%. This is in the lower half of the industry: 1DGX underperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
1DGX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.49%. This is in line with the industry average of 9.19%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.72% | ||
| ROE | 14.98% | ||
| ROIC | 5.55% |
ROA(3y)5.77%
ROA(5y)7.34%
ROE(3y)27.8%
ROE(5y)32.31%
ROIC(3y)8.49%
ROIC(5y)10.34%
1.3 Margins
1DGX's Profit Margin of 2.81% is amongst the best of the industry. 1DGX outperforms 84.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 1DGX has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 4.24%, 1DGX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
1DGX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of 1DGX (29.80%) is better than 84.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of 1DGX has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.24% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.81% | ||
| GM | 29.8% |
OM growth 3Y-20.24%
OM growth 5Y-10.71%
PM growth 3Y-26.62%
PM growth 5Y-14.8%
GM growth 3Y-2.16%
GM growth 5Y-0.66%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), 1DGX is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, 1DGX has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
1DGX has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, 1DGX has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
1DGX has an Altman-Z score of 2.37. This is not the best score and indicates that 1DGX is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.37, 1DGX is not doing good in the industry: 72.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
1DGX has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.99. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as 1DGX would need 2.99 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.99, 1DGX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.00% of the companies in the same industry.
1DGX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.74. This is a neutral value indicating 1DGX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.74, 1DGX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.74 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.99 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.37 |
ROIC/WACC0.7
WACC7.89%
2.3 Liquidity
1DGX has a Current Ratio of 1.23. This is a normal value and indicates that 1DGX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
1DGX's Current ratio of 1.23 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 1DGX outperforms 76.00% of its industry peers.
1DGX has a Quick Ratio of 1.23. This is a bad value and indicates that 1DGX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of 1DGX (0.20) is worse than 96.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.23 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.2 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for 1DGX have decreased strongly by -11.94% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -2.56% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.77% in the past year.
1DGX shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.91% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-11.94%
EPS 3Y-16.48%
EPS 5Y-2.56%
EPS Q2Q%7.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.77%
Revenue growth 3Y5.87%
Revenue growth 5Y7.91%
Sales Q2Q%5.26%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, 1DGX will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.00% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, 1DGX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.19% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-0.05%
EPS Next 2Y5.65%
EPS Next 3Y7.67%
EPS Next 5Y9%
Revenue Next Year4.55%
Revenue Next 2Y4.37%
Revenue Next 3Y4.35%
Revenue Next 5Y4.19%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 18.63 indicates a rather expensive valuation of 1DGX.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of 1DGX is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.48. 1DGX is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.04 indicates a rather expensive valuation of 1DGX.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, 1DGX is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 76.00% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.52. 1DGX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.04 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of 1DGX indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: 1DGX is more expensive than 60.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, 1DGX is valued a bit cheaper than 64.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.84 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
1DGX has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y5.65%
EPS Next 3Y7.67%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
1DGX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.10%.
1DGX's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.86.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, 1DGX has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.1% |
5.2 History
The dividend of 1DGX is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 13.01%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.01%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
44.99% of the earnings are spent on dividend by 1DGX. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of 1DGX is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP44.99%
EPS Next 2Y5.65%
EPS Next 3Y7.67%
BIT:1DGX (7/10/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
97.06
-2.59 (-2.6%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners95.9%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.27%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap21.35B
Analysts72.31
Price Target102.86 (5.98%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.1% |
Yearly Dividend2.05
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.01%
DP44.99%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)12.5%
Min EPS beat(2)8.39%
Max EPS beat(2)16.62%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)2.39%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.78%
Max EPS beat(4)16.62%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)0.03%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-1.63%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.25%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.13%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.53%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.73%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.8%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.39%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.73%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.83%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.94%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.89%
PT rev (1m)28%
PT rev (3m)11.65%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.48%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.2%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.77%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.52%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.55%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.63%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.28%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.04 | ||
| P/S | 0.6 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.9 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.79 | ||
| P/B | 3.22 | ||
| P/tB | 11.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.84 |
EPS(TTM)5.21
EY5.37%
EPS(NY)5.7
Fwd EY5.87%
FCF(TTM)7.53
FCFY7.75%
OCF(TTM)12.46
OCFY12.84%
SpS161.19
BVpS30.19
TBVpS8.49
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.72% | ||
| ROE | 14.98% | ||
| ROCE | 7.09% | ||
| ROIC | 5.55% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.75% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.5% | ||
| OM | 4.24% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.81% | ||
| GM | 29.8% | ||
| FCFM | 4.67% |
ROA(3y)5.77%
ROA(5y)7.34%
ROE(3y)27.8%
ROE(5y)32.31%
ROIC(3y)8.49%
ROIC(5y)10.34%
ROICexc(3y)8.7%
ROICexc(5y)10.71%
ROICexgc(3y)11.43%
ROICexgc(5y)14.55%
ROCE(3y)10.85%
ROCE(5y)13.21%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-21.19%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-10.21%
ROICexc growth 3Y-19.78%
ROICexc growth 5Y-8.48%
OM growth 3Y-20.24%
OM growth 5Y-10.71%
PM growth 3Y-26.62%
PM growth 5Y-14.8%
GM growth 3Y-2.16%
GM growth 5Y-0.66%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.33
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.74 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.99 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.09 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 126.87% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.06% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 116.19% | ||
| Profit Quality | 166.45% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.23 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.2 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.37 |
F-Score6
WACC7.89%
ROIC/WACC0.7
Cap/Depr(3y)183.47%
Cap/Depr(5y)179.27%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.91%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.58%
Profit Quality(3y)69.68%
Profit Quality(5y)78.23%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-11.94%
EPS 3Y-16.48%
EPS 5Y-2.56%
EPS Q2Q%7.88%
EPS Next Y-0.05%
EPS Next 2Y5.65%
EPS Next 3Y7.67%
EPS Next 5Y9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.77%
Revenue growth 3Y5.87%
Revenue growth 5Y7.91%
Sales Q2Q%5.26%
Revenue Next Year4.55%
Revenue Next 2Y4.37%
Revenue Next 3Y4.35%
Revenue Next 5Y4.19%
EBIT growth 1Y-22.54%
EBIT growth 3Y-15.56%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.65%
EBIT Next Year51.57%
EBIT Next 3Y20.7%
EBIT Next 5Y16.06%
FCF growth 1Y2186.1%
FCF growth 3Y-2.07%
FCF growth 5Y3.02%
OCF growth 1Y84.19%
OCF growth 3Y1.49%
OCF growth 5Y6.01%