Dollar General Corporation (DG)vsAMCON Distributing Company (DIT)
DG
Dollar General Corporation
$103.70
+0.17%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $25.32B
DIT
AMCON Distributing Company
$81.08
0.00%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $79.14M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Dollar General Corporation generates 1727% more annual revenue ($43.08B vs $2.36B). DG leads profitability with a 3.6% profit margin vs 0.0%. DIT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.10. DG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
DG
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
DIT
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+13.5%
Fair Value
$170.04
Current Price
$103.70
$66.34 discount
Margin of Safety
-47.4%
Fair Value
$76.68
Current Price
$81.08
$4.40 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 124.6% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
17.1% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.4% revenue growth
3.6% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 0.4% — below average capital efficiency
0.0% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DG
The strongest argument for DG centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bull Case : DIT
The strongest argument for DIT centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 17.1% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.10 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : DG
The primary concerns for DG are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin. Debt-to-equity of 1.79 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 3.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : DIT
The primary concerns for DIT are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 172.5x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 1.60 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DG profiles as a value stock while DIT is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
DG carries more volatility with a beta of 0.26 — expect wider price swings.
DIT is growing revenue faster at 17.1% — sustainability is the question.
DG generates stronger free cash flow (365M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DG scores higher overall (59/100 vs 56/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Dollar General Corporation
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · DISCOUNT STORES · USA
Dollar General Corporation is an American chain of variety stores headquartered in Goodlettsville, Tennessee.
Visit Website →AMCON Distributing Company
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · FOOD DISTRIBUTION · USA
AMCON Distributing Company is engaged in the wholesale distribution of consumer products in the Central, Rocky Mountain and Mid-South regions of the United States. The company is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.
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