Dollar General Corporation (DG)vsFlowers Foods Inc (FLO)
DG
Dollar General Corporation
$116.37
-0.55%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $25.20B
FLO
Flowers Foods Inc
$8.62
-0.23%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $1.85B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Dollar General Corporation generates 713% more annual revenue ($42.72B vs $5.26B). DG leads profitability with a 3.5% profit margin vs 1.6%. DG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.65. DG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
DG
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
FLO
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+31.6%
Fair Value
$215.04
Current Price
$116.37
$98.67 discount
Margin of Safety
+70.8%
Fair Value
$40.02
Current Price
$8.62
$31.40 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 121.9% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 1.3B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 20.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.5% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.2% — below average capital efficiency
1.6% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DG
The strongest argument for DG centers on EPS Growth, P/E Ratio, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : FLO
The strongest argument for FLO centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : DG
The primary concerns for DG are PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.02 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 3.5% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : FLO
The primary concerns for FLO are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 1.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FLO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.39 — expect wider price swings.
FLO is growing revenue faster at 6.8% — sustainability is the question.
DG generates stronger free cash flow (1.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor DISCOUNT STORES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
DG scores higher overall (65/100 vs 55/100). FLO offers better value entry with a 70.8% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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 →Flowers Foods Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · PACKAGED FOODS · USA
Flowers Foods, Inc. produces and markets packaged bakery products in the United States. The company is headquartered in Thomasville, Georgia.
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