DG:NYE-Dollar General Corporation

EQUITY | Retail - Defensive | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 112.21

Change

+0.04 (+0.04)%

Market Cap

USD 22.63B

Volume

3.30M

Analyst Target

USD 116.25
Analyst Rating

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About

Dollar General Corp is a discount retailer in the United States. The Company offers a selection of merchandise, including consumables, seasonal, home products and apparel.

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Largest Industry Peers for Retail - Defensive

ETFs Containing DG

EXV8:F iShares STOXX Europe 600 .. 16.53 % 0.00 %

-0.20 (0.27%)

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EXV8:XETRA iShares STOXX Europe 600 .. 16.53 % 0.00 %

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CINF:CA CI Global Infrastructure .. 5.63 % 0.00 %

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EVAE:PA BNP Paribas Easy ESG Equi.. 4.94 % 0.00 %

+0.16 (+0.27%)

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VALD:PA BNP Paribas Easy ESG Equi.. 4.94 % 0.00 %

+0.36 (+0.27%)

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VALD:F BNP Paribas Easy ESG Equi.. 4.94 % 0.00 %

-0.71 (0.27%)

USD 0.07B
VALU:F BNP Paribas Easy - Equity.. 4.94 % 0.00 %

-0.92 (0.27%)

USD 0.07B
VALD:XETRA BNP Paribas Easy ESG Equi.. 4.94 % 0.00 %

+0.03 (+0.27%)

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VALU:XETRA BNP Paribas Easy ESG Equi.. 4.94 % 0.00 %

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BKGI 4.92 % 0.00 %

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EVOE:PA BNP Paribas Easy ESG Equi.. 4.56 % 0.00 %

+0.02 (+0.27%)

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VLED:PA BNP Paribas Easy ESG Equi.. 4.56 % 0.00 %

+0.36 (+0.27%)

USD 8.23M
VLED:F BNP Paribas Easy - Equity.. 4.56 % 0.00 %

-0.92 (0.27%)

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VLEU:F BNP Paribas Easy - Equity.. 4.56 % 0.00 %

-0.94 (0.27%)

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VLED:XETRA BNP Paribas Easy ESG Equi.. 4.56 % 0.00 %

+0.06 (+0.27%)

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VLEU:XETRA BNP Paribas Easy ESG Equi.. 4.56 % 0.00 %

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XEYX:XETRA BNP Paribas Easy CAC 40®.. 4.39 % 0.00 %

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C40:PA Amundi Index Solutions - .. 4.28 % 0.00 %

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CEC:PA Multi Units Luxembourg - .. 3.97 % 0.00 %

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LEER:XETRA Lyxor MSCI Eastern Europe.. 3.97 % 0.00 %

-0.06 (0.27%)

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STQX:SW SPDR® MSCI Europe Indust.. 3.67 % 0.00 %

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ESIN:F Ishares VI PLC - Ishares .. 3.63 % 0.00 %

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ESIN:XETRA Ishares VI PLC - Ishares .. 3.63 % 0.00 %

+0.04 (+0.27%)

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STQ:PA SPDR® MSCI Europe Indust.. 3.55 % 0.00 %

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SPYQ:F SSgA SPDR ETFs Europe II .. 3.55 % 0.00 %

+2.20 (+0.27%)

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SPYQ:XETRA SPDR® MSCI Europe Indust.. 3.55 % 0.00 %

+2.20 (+0.27%)

USD 0.31B
DXN:CA Dynamic Active Global Inf.. 3.50 % 0.00 %

-0.17 (0.27%)

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UPWD 3.18 % 0.00 %

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PPIE Putnam ETF Trust - Putnam.. 2.93 % 0.00 %

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DXGE:CA Dynamic Active Global Equ.. 2.91 % 0.00 %

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EPAB:PA Lyxor Net Zero 2050 S&P E.. 2.43 % 0.00 %

+0.02 (+0.27%)

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ZPAB:XETRA Lyxor Net Zero 2050 S&P E.. 2.43 % 0.00 %

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USD 1.75B
EPAB:SW Lyxor Net Zero 2050 S&P E.. 2.43 % 0.00 %

+0.08 (+0.27%)

USD 1.75B
AW1T:XETRA UBS(Lux)Fund Solutions - .. 2.38 % 0.00 %

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AIVI WisdomTree International .. 2.07 % 0.00 %

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USD 0.07B
MWD:CA Mackenzie Maximum Diversi.. 0.00 % 0.60 %

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CAD 0.29B
NASH 0.00 % 0.49 %

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PIZ Invesco DWA Developed Mar.. 0.00 % 0.80 %

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PMR 0.00 % 0.63 %

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RHS Invesco S&P 500® Equal W.. 0.00 % 0.40 %

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USD 0.47B
BDIV:CA Brompton Global Dividend .. 0.00 % 0.96 %

+0.16 (+0.27%)

CAD 0.08B
IQIN IQ 500 International 0.00 % 0.25 %

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CAD 0.60B
PABZ:PA Amundi Index Solutions - .. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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USD 0.09B
PABG:LSE Lyxor Net Zero 2050 S&P E.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.14 (+0.27%)

USD 1.75B
ESIN:LSE iShares MSCI Europe Indus.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.03 (+0.27%)

USD 0.16B

Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Retail - Defensive) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 3.82% 47% F 37% F
Dividend Return 0.27% 50% F 7% C-
Total Return 4.09% 47% F 38% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 13.99% 80% B- 92% A
Dividend Return 1.18% 14% F 20% F
Total Return 15.17% 80% B- 92% A
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 85.26% 92% A 92% A
Dividend Return 6.74% 25% F 22% F
Total Return 91.99% 92% A 91% A-
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 15.35% 87% B+ 87% B+
Dividend Return 16.48% 87% B+ 86% B+
Total Return 1.14% 13% F 23% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 17.66% 80% B- 42% F
Risk Adjusted Return 93.35% 80% B- 81% B-
Market Capitalization 22.63B 80% B- 94% A

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Retail - Defensive) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 18.00 40% 38%
Price/Book Ratio 4.67 20% 14%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 4.14 13% 29%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 20.59 20% 26%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 28.98% 67% 89%
Return on Invested Capital 23.19% 87% 86%
Return on Assets 14.24% 93% 94%
Debt to Equity Ratio 46.25% 80% 64%

Annual Financials (USD)

Quarterly Financials (USD)

Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Low debt

The company is less leveraged than its peers ,, and is among the top quartile, which makes it more flexible. However, do check the news and look at its sector. Sometimes this is low because the company is not growing and has no growth potential.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

High dividend returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

What to not like:
Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.