Dollar General Corporation
DGConsumer DefensiveNASDAQDiscount Stores · Last scanned Jul 17, 2026
Part of the consumer defensive sector, Dollar General Corporation (DG) is listed under Discount Stores. The company carries a $28.05B market cap, placing it firmly in the large-cap category. 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
$28.05B
Beta
0.25
P/E (TTM)
17.16
P/E (Fwd)
15.88
EPS (TTM)
$7.41
EPS (Fwd)
$8.01
ROE
18.9%
ROA
4.6%
Cash
$1.35B
Total Debt
$15.80B
Free CF
$1.88B
52W Change
16.4%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Dollar General Corporation carries $15.80B in total debt against $1.35B in cash reserves — debt is roughly 11.7x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. Free cash flow comes in at $1.88B, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. Return on equity stands at 18.9%, which is strong for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 4.6% 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 0.25 suggests DG is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. Dollar General Corporation carries a heavier debt load relative to its cash position, which introduces financial risk that investors should weigh. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing DG's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.