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Dollar General Corporation (DG) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Dollar General Corporation stock (DG) is currently trading at $124.52. Dollar General Corporation PE ratio is 22.78. Dollar General Corporation PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.69. Analyst consensus price target for DG is $148.86. WallStSmart rates DG as Hold.

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DG

Dollar General Corporation

NYSECONSUMER DEFENSIVE
$124.52
$1.07 (0.87%)
52W$78.77
$158.23
Target$148.86+19.5%

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DG Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Dollar General Corporation (DG)

Margin of Safety
+46.9%
Strong Buy Zone
DG Fair Value
$277.06
Graham Formula
Current Price
$124.52
$152.54 below fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $277.06
Overvalued
Price $124.52
Graham IV $277.06
Analyst $148.86

DG trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $277.06, offering a 47% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

Dollar General Corporation (DG) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Buy
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in market cap, price/sales, eps growth. Concerns around operating margin and profit margin. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

Dollar General Corporation (DG) Key Strengths (5)

Avg Score: 9.2/10
Price/SalesValuation
0.6910/10

Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue

EPS GrowthGrowth
122.00%10/10

Earnings per share surging 122.00% year-over-year

Institutional Own.Quality
101.10%10/10

101.10% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Market CapQuality
$29.68B9/10

Large-cap company with substantial market presence

Return on EquityProfitability
19.00%7/10

Solid profitability: $19 profit per $100 equity

Supporting Valuation Data

Price/Sales (TTM)
0.695
Undervalued
EV/Revenue
1.036
Undervalued

Dollar General Corporation (DG) Areas to Watch (5)

Avg Score: 3.6/10
Operating MarginProfitability
5.56%2/10

Very thin margins with limited operational efficiency

Profit MarginProfitability
3.54%2/10

Very thin margins, barely profitable

Price/BookValuation
3.494/10

Premium pricing at 3.5x book value

Revenue GrowthGrowth
5.90%4/10

Modest revenue growth at 5.90%

PEG RatioValuation
1.576/10

Growth is fairly priced, not cheap, not expensive

Dollar General Corporation (DG) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 63/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 9.2/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 3.6/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, EPS Growth, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (0.69) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 19.00%. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 122.00%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Operating Margin, Profit Margin, Price/Book. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.57), Price/Book (3.49) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 5.90%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at 5.56%, Profit Margin at 3.54%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Operating Margin improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 19.00% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 5.90% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. Strengths and concerns are roughly balanced. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Price/Sales, EPS Growth) and negatives (Operating Margin, Profit Margin). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Dollar General Corporation (DG) · CONSUMER DEFENSIVEDISCOUNT STORES

The Big Picture

Dollar General Corporation is a mature, profitable business with steady cash generation. Revenue reached 42.7B with 6% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 354.0%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.

Key Findings

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 1900.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

Cash Flow Positive

Generating 1.3B in free cash flow and 1.8B in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.

High Debt Load

Debt-to-equity ratio of 2.02 is elevated. High leverage amplifies both gains and losses and increases financial risk.

What to Watch Next

Debt management: total debt of 16.5B is significantly higher than cash (1.2B). Monitor refinancing risk.

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Bottom Line

Dollar General Corporation is a well-established business delivering consistent profitability with 354.0% margins. The growth phase may be slowing, but strong cash generation and operational efficiency make it suitable for investors seeking reliability over excitement.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Insider Transactions(12 last 3 months)

Total Buys
10
Total Sells
2
Feb 4, 2026(1 transaction)
ROWLAND, DAVID P
Director
Buy
Shares
+1,439

Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings

Last updated: 8:14:53 AM

About Dollar General Corporation(DG)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

CONSUMER DEFENSIVE

Industry

DISCOUNT STORES

Country

USA

Dollar General Corporation is an American chain of variety stores headquartered in Goodlettsville, Tennessee.

Visit Dollar General Corporation (DG) Website
100 MISSION RIDGE, GOODLETTSVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, 37072