DG:NYE-Dollar General Corporation

EQUITY | Retail - Defensive | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 117.24

Change

+0.71 (+0.61)%

Market Cap

USD 22.63B

Volume

2.20M

Analyst Target

USD 121.80
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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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 8.48% 60% D- 40% F
Dividend Return 0.27% 17% F 10% F
Total Return 8.74% 60% D- 38% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 24.67% 93% A 93% A
Dividend Return 1.23% 14% F 21% F
Total Return 25.90% 93% A 92% A
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 102.66% 92% A 92% A
Dividend Return 7.05% 25% F 23% F
Total Return 109.71% 92% A 92% A
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 15.37% 87% B+ 88% B+
Dividend Return 16.56% 87% B+ 87% B+
Total Return 1.19% 13% F 24% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 17.73% 80% B- 41% F
Risk Adjusted Return 93.44% 80% B- 83% 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% 34%
Price/Book Ratio 4.85 20% 15%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 4.00 7% 31%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 22.12 47% 25%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 25.04% 67% 87%
Return on Invested Capital 23.01% 93% 87%
Return on Assets 12.28% 93% 92%
Debt to Equity Ratio 45.25% 80% 66%

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.