Dollar General Corporation (DG)vsPerformance Food Group Co (PFGC)
DG
Dollar General Corporation
$121.91
-0.41%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $27.01B
PFGC
Performance Food Group Co
$92.41
+0.52%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $14.44B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Performance Food Group Co generates 47% more annual revenue ($64.34B vs $43.64B). DG leads profitability with a 3.9% profit margin vs 0.6%. PFGC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.77. DG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
DG
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
PFGC
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+13.4%
Fair Value
$169.93
Current Price
$121.91
$48.02 discount
Margin of Safety
-30.4%
Fair Value
$69.20
Current Price
$92.41
$23.21 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 33.3% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 22.7% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.9% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
ROE of 7.3% — below average capital efficiency
0.6% margin — thin
Operating margin of 2.2%
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DG
The strongest argument for DG centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : PFGC
The strongest argument for PFGC centers on Altman Z-Score, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.77 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : DG
The primary concerns for DG are PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.68 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 3.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : PFGC
The primary concerns for PFGC are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. A P/E of 40.1x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 1.59 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PFGC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.88 — expect wider price swings.
PFGC is growing revenue faster at 7.3% — sustainability is the question.
DG generates stronger free cash flow (374M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor DISCOUNT STORES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
DG scores higher overall (65/100 vs 62/100). 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 →Performance Food Group Co
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · FOOD DISTRIBUTION · USA
Performance Food Group Company, markets and distributes food and food-related products in the United States. The company is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.
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