DOLLAR GENERAL CORP (DG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:DG • US2566771059

151.79 USD
-0.23 (-0.15%)
At close: Feb 19, 2026
151.79 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/19/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

Overall DG gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated DG against 38 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. DG has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. DG has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year DG was profitable.
  • DG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years DG has been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years DG always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
DG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of DG (4.03%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • DG has a better Return On Equity (15.60%) than 60.53% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.03%, DG is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.26% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.49%. This is significantly below the industry average of 28.34%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.03%
ROE 15.6%
ROIC 6.03%
ROA(3y)5.77%
ROA(5y)7.34%
ROE(3y)27.8%
ROE(5y)32.31%
ROIC(3y)8.49%
ROIC(5y)10.34%
DG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

  • DG's Profit Margin of 3.03% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. DG outperforms 76.32% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DG has declined.
  • The Operating Margin of DG (4.49%) is better than 78.95% of its industry peers.
  • DG's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • DG's Gross Margin of 30.41% is amongst the best of the industry. DG outperforms 81.58% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DG has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 4.49%
PM (TTM) 3.03%
GM 30.41%
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%
DG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so DG is still creating some value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, DG has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
  • DG has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • DG has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
DG Yearly Shares OutstandingDG Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
DG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B

2.2 Solvency

  • DG has an Altman-Z score of 2.61. This is not the best score and indicates that DG is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 2.61, DG is not doing good in the industry: 65.79% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • DG has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.20. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as DG would need 2.20 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.20, DG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.95% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.63 indicates that DG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • DG has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.63) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for DG, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.63
Debt/FCF 2.2
Altman-Z 2.61
ROIC/WACC0.76
WACC7.95%
DG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

  • DG has a Current Ratio of 1.17. This is a normal value and indicates that DG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • DG has a Current ratio (1.17) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • DG has a Quick Ratio of 1.17. This is a bad value and indicates that DG is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of DG (0.24) is worse than 81.58% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.17
Quick Ratio 0.24
DG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 8.73% over the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, DG shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -2.56% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, DG shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.86% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, DG shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.91% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.73%
EPS 3Y-16.48%
EPS 5Y-2.56%
EPS Q2Q%43.82%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.86%
Revenue growth 3Y5.87%
Revenue growth 5Y7.91%
Sales Q2Q%4.58%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.15% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, DG will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.53% on average per year.
EPS Next Y13.17%
EPS Next 2Y11.58%
EPS Next 3Y11.17%
EPS Next 5Y11.15%
Revenue Next Year4.96%
Revenue Next 2Y4.58%
Revenue Next 3Y4.49%
Revenue Next 5Y4.53%

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.
DG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 20B 40B 60B
DG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 5 10 15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 23.00, the valuation of DG can be described as rather expensive.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as DG.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.09. DG is around the same levels.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.59 indicates a rather expensive valuation of DG.
  • DG's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 27.98. DG is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23
Fwd PE 20.59
DG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • DG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • DG's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. DG is cheaper than 81.58% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 14.28
EV/EBITDA 12.79
DG Per share dataDG EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 50 100 150

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • DG's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.75
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y11.58%
EPS Next 3Y11.17%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • DG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.59%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • DG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.69. DG pays more dividend than 81.58% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DG's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.85.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.59%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of DG is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 13.01%!
  • DG has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • The dividend of DG decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.01%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
DG Yearly Dividends per shareDG Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • DG pays out 40.66% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
  • DG's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP40.66%
EPS Next 2Y11.58%
EPS Next 3Y11.17%
DG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendDG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
DG Dividend Payout.DG Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.DG Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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DOLLAR GENERAL CORP

NYSE:DG (2/19/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 151.79 0 (0%)

151.79

-0.23 (-0.15%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)12-04
Earnings (Next)06-01
Inst Owners97.52%
Inst Owner Change1.51%
Ins Owners0.24%
Ins Owner Change0.44%
Market Cap33.41B
Revenue(TTM)42.12B
Net Income(TTM)1.28B
Analysts75.9
Price Target143.12 (-5.71%)
Short Float %3.56%
Short Ratio2.06
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.59%
Yearly Dividend2.36
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.01%
DP40.66%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date01-06
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)23.32%
Min EPS beat(2)15.21%
Max EPS beat(2)31.44%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)17.91%
Min EPS beat(4)8.39%
Max EPS beat(4)31.44%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)7.48%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)3.27%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)1.59%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.68%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.82%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.54%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.4%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.82%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.73%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.68%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.95%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.9%
PT rev (1m)5.64%
PT rev (3m)16.06%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.74%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.2%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.66%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.13%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.63%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.16%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23
Fwd PE 20.59
P/S 0.79
P/FCF 14.28
P/OCF 9.23
P/B 4.08
P/tB 12.62
EV/EBITDA 12.79
EPS(TTM)6.6
EY4.35%
EPS(NY)7.37
Fwd EY4.86%
FCF(TTM)10.63
FCFY7%
OCF(TTM)16.44
OCFY10.83%
SpS191.34
BVpS37.19
TBVpS12.03
PEG (NY)1.75
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number74.31
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.03%
ROE 15.6%
ROCE 7.7%
ROIC 6.03%
ROICexc 6.35%
ROICexgc 8.32%
OM 4.49%
PM (TTM) 3.03%
GM 30.41%
FCFM 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%
ROICexc(3y)8.7%
ROICexc(5y)10.71%
ROICexgc(3y)11.43%
ROICexgc(5y)14.55%
ROCE(3y)10.85%
ROCE(5y)13.21%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-21.19%
ROICexgc 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-Score7
Asset Turnover1.33
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.63
Debt/FCF 2.2
Debt/EBITDA 1.75
Cap/Depr 124.35%
Cap/Sales 3.04%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 123.91%
Profit Quality 183.17%
Current Ratio 1.17
Quick Ratio 0.24
Altman-Z 2.61
F-Score7
WACC7.95%
ROIC/WACC0.76
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)8.73%
EPS 3Y-16.48%
EPS 5Y-2.56%
EPS Q2Q%43.82%
EPS Next Y13.17%
EPS Next 2Y11.58%
EPS Next 3Y11.17%
EPS Next 5Y11.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.86%
Revenue growth 3Y5.87%
Revenue growth 5Y7.91%
Sales Q2Q%4.58%
Revenue Next Year4.96%
Revenue Next 2Y4.58%
Revenue Next 3Y4.49%
Revenue Next 5Y4.53%
EBIT growth 1Y-5.4%
EBIT growth 3Y-15.56%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.65%
EBIT Next Year64.32%
EBIT Next 3Y23.47%
EBIT Next 5Y16.62%
FCF growth 1Y413.6%
FCF growth 3Y-2.07%
FCF growth 5Y3.02%
OCF growth 1Y66.17%
OCF growth 3Y1.49%
OCF growth 5Y6.01%

DOLLAR GENERAL CORP / DG FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for DOLLAR GENERAL CORP?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to DG.


Can you provide the valuation status for DOLLAR GENERAL CORP?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to DOLLAR GENERAL CORP (DG). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is DOLLAR GENERAL CORP (DG) stock?

DOLLAR GENERAL CORP (DG) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for DOLLAR GENERAL CORP?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of DOLLAR GENERAL CORP (DG) is expected to grow by 13.17% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for DG stock?

The dividend rating of DOLLAR GENERAL CORP (DG) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 40.66%.