Dollar General Corporation (DG)vsVillage Super Market Inc (VLGEA)
DG
Dollar General Corporation
$119.17
+0.17%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $25.27B
VLGEA
Village Super Market Inc
$43.02
+2.93%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $602.60M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Dollar General Corporation generates 1698% more annual revenue ($43.08B vs $2.40B). DG leads profitability with a 3.6% profit margin vs 2.3%. VLGEA trades at a lower P/E of 11.1x. DG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
DG
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
VLGEA
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+13.3%
Fair Value
$169.72
Current Price
$119.17
$50.55 discount
Margin of Safety
+27.6%
Fair Value
$51.91
Current Price
$43.02
$8.89 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.4% revenue growth
3.6% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
1.6% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
2.3% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DG
The strongest argument for DG centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bull Case : VLGEA
The strongest argument for VLGEA centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : DG
The primary concerns for DG are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin. Debt-to-equity of 1.79 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 3.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : VLGEA
The primary concerns for VLGEA are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Thin 2.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
VLGEA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.42 — expect wider price swings.
DG is growing revenue faster at 3.4% — sustainability is the question.
DG generates stronger free cash flow (365M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor DISCOUNT STORES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
DG scores higher overall (59/100 vs 42/100). VLGEA offers better value entry with a 27.6% margin of safety. 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 →Village Super Market Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · GROCERY STORES · USA
Village Super Market, Inc. operates a chain of supermarkets in the United States. The company is headquartered in Springfield, New Jersey.
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