Dollar General Corporation (DG) — Stock Score Summary

Dollar General Corporation (DG) has a MoatMap StockRank of 49/100 based on Quality (54/100), Value (49/100), and Momentum (32/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Dollar General is facing severe structural headwinds, including labor inflation, inventory shrink, and deteriorating lower-income consumer health. It lacks the quality and reinvestment runway required for our portfolio.

Dollar General Corporation operates discount retail stores offering a broad assortment of consumable products, seasonal items, home products, and apparel at everyday low prices. It is a dominant small-box discount retailer in the US, with a vast rural and suburban footprint and a value-focused proposition. The company is known for its convenient locations, extensive store count, and highly efficient supply chain, serving as a critical retailer in many communities.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$105.50
Market Cap$24.2B
P/E (TTM)14.64
P/E (Forward)12.94
Price/Book2.58
Return on Equity18.9%
Return on Invested Capital9.1%
Debt/Equity178.65
Gross Margin30.8%
Operating Margin5.9%
Revenue Growth3.4%
Dividend Yield2.3%
Free Cash Flow$1.9B

Dollar General Corporation operates in the Discount Stores industry, part of the Consumer Defensive sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dollar General Corporation’s (DG) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Dollar General Corporation (DG) is 49/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (54), Value (49), and Momentum (32) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Dollar General Corporation have an economic moat?
Dollar General Corporation (DG) has a Quality factor score of 54/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Dollar General Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Dollar General Corporation (DG) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 49/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Dollar General Corporation in?
Dollar General Corporation (DG) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Discount Stores industry (United States).
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