Dollar General Corporation
DGConsumer DefensiveNASDAQDiscount Stores
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Daily timeframeDollar General Corporation, a discount retailer, provides various merchandise products in the southern, southwestern, midwestern, and eastern United States. At a $29.27B market cap, Dollar General Corporation ranks as a large-cap company within consumer defensive. It offers consumable products, including paper towels, bath tissues, paper dinnerware, trash and storage bags, disinfectants, and laundry products; packaged food, such as cereals, pasta, canned soups, canned meats, fruits and vegetables, condiments, spices, sugar, and flour; and perishables, including milk, eggs, bread, refrigerated and frozen food, beer, wine, and produce; candy, cookies, crackers, salty snacks, and carbonated beverages; over-the-counter medicines and personal care products including soap, body wash, shampoo, cosmetics, dental hygiene and foot care products; pet supplies and pet food; and tobacco products.
Market Cap
$29.27B
Beta
0.23
P/E (TTM)
18.08
P/E (Fwd)
15.97
EPS (TTM)
$7.34
EPS (Fwd)
$8.31
ROE
19.7%
ROA
4.9%
Cash
$1.59B
Total Debt
$15.77B
Free CF
$1.74B
52W Change
30.1%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where DG stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 20, 2026 close, DG finished 12.42% above its 150-day moving average ($118.55) and 6.49% above its 200-day moving average ($125.15). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is DG overbought or oversold?
At the October 20, 2026 close, DG's RSI(14) was 70.4, in overbought territory (above 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
Dollar General Corporation carries $15.77B in total debt against $1.59B in cash reserves — debt is roughly 9.9x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. The company generates $1.74B in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. Return on equity stands at 19.7%, which is strong for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 4.9% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been uneven over recent years, ranging from $37.84B to $42.72B.
The relatively low beta of 0.23 suggests DG is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing DG.