Dollar General Corporation (DG)vsTootsie Roll Industries Inc (TR)
DG
Dollar General Corporation
$113.29
-2.73%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $25.63B
TR
Tootsie Roll Industries Inc
$42.50
-0.56%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $3.21B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Dollar General Corporation generates 5732% more annual revenue ($42.72B vs $732.52M). TR leads profitability with a 13.7% profit margin vs 3.5%. DG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.69. DG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
DG
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
TR
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+31.5%
Fair Value
$214.72
Current Price
$113.29
$101.43 discount
Margin of Safety
+5.9%
Fair Value
$42.52
Current Price
$42.50
$0.02 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
Earnings expanding 28.4% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.5% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
1.5% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DG
The strongest argument for DG centers on EPS Growth, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bull Case : TR
The strongest argument for TR centers on 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 : TR
The primary concerns for TR are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.45 — expect wider price swings.
DG is growing revenue faster at 5.9% — 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 (63/100 vs 49/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" 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 →Tootsie Roll Industries Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · CONFECTIONERS · USA
Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc., manufactures and sells confectionery products primarily in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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