Dollar General Corporation (DG)vsTotalEnergies SE ADR (TTE)
DG
Dollar General Corporation
$115.88
+1.53%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $25.51B
TTE
TotalEnergies SE ADR
$92.71
+0.51%
ENERGY · Cap: $205.37B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
TotalEnergies SE ADR generates 327% more annual revenue ($182.34B vs $42.72B). TTE leads profitability with a 7.2% profit margin vs 3.5%. TTE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.77. DG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
DG
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
TTE
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+31.8%
Fair Value
$215.69
Current Price
$115.88
$99.81 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TTE.
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
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 6.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
3.5% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
7.2% margin — thin
Revenue declined 2.5%
Earnings declined 27.4%
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 : TTE
The strongest argument for TTE centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. PEG of 0.77 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : TTE
The primary concerns for TTE are Profit Margin, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DG carries more volatility with a beta of 0.34 — expect wider price swings.
DG is growing revenue faster at 5.9% — sustainability is the question.
TTE generates stronger free cash flow (6.5B), 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). 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 →TotalEnergies SE ADR
ENERGY · OIL & GAS INTEGRATED · USA
TotalEnergies SE is a global integrated oil and gas company. The company is headquartered in Paris, France.
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