Dollar General Corporation (DG)vsOatly Group AB ADR (OTLY)
DG
Dollar General Corporation
$115.88
+1.53%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $25.51B
OTLY
Oatly Group AB ADR
$12.02
+3.71%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $377.82M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Dollar General Corporation generates 4854% more annual revenue ($42.72B vs $862.46M). DG leads profitability with a 3.5% profit margin vs -17.7%. DG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
DG
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
OTLY
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+31.8%
Fair Value
$215.69
Current Price
$115.88
$99.81 discount
Margin of Safety
+63.0%
Fair Value
$33.47
Current Price
$12.02
$21.45 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 121.9% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.3B in free cash flow
No standout strengths identified
Areas to Watch
3.5% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Trading at 20.4x book value
ROE of -243.4% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DG
The strongest argument for DG centers on EPS Growth, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 1.36 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : OTLY
OTLY has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bear Case : DG
The primary concerns for DG are 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 : OTLY
The primary concerns for OTLY are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Price/Book. Debt-to-equity of 27.69 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DG profiles as a value stock while OTLY is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
OTLY carries more volatility with a beta of 1.95 — expect wider price swings.
OTLY is growing revenue faster at 9.1% — sustainability is the question.
DG generates stronger free cash flow (1.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DG scores higher overall (65/100 vs 31/100). OTLY offers better value entry with a 63.0% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" 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.
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CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · PACKAGED FOODS · USA
Oatly Group AB, an oat milk company, offers a range of plant-based dairy products made from oats in Sweden. The company is headquartered in Malm, Sweden.
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