Dollar General Corporation
DGConsumer DefensiveNASDAQDiscount Stores
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Daily timeframePart of the consumer defensive sector, Dollar General Corporation (DG) is listed under Discount Stores. The $24.20B market capitalization puts DG squarely in large-cap range for its industry. 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
$24.20B
Beta
0.28
P/E (TTM)
16.04
P/E (Fwd)
13.82
EPS (TTM)
$6.85
EPS (Fwd)
$7.95
ROE
19.0%
ROA
4.5%
Cash
$1.14B
Total Debt
$15.72B
Free CF
$2.16B
52W Change
13.0%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Dollar General Corporation carries $15.72B in total debt against $1.14B in cash reserves — debt is roughly 13.8x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. Free cash flow comes in at $2.16B, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. ROE of 19.0% points to strong capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 4.5% 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 0.28 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. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence Dollar General Corporation's trajectory.