Dollar General Corporation

As of July 31, 2026, Dollar General Corporation carries a market capitalization of 24.31B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 36.61B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Dollar General Corporation's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for December 3, 2026.

As of July 31, 2026, Dollar General Corporation has 220.62M shares outstanding.

As of July 31, 2026, Dollar General Corporation trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 16.44. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.64, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 3.02.

As of July 31, 2026, Dollar General Corporation trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 11.98 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 0.97 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 17.30 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Dollar General Corporation trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 19.53, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 36.61B versus a market cap of 24.31B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

As of July 31, 2026, Dollar General Corporation maintains a current ratio of 1.21, meaning it holds 1.2x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 169.81, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 17.77 demonstrates strong ability to service its debt obligations.

Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Dollar General Corporation posted a return on equity (ROE) of 19.69, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 7.42 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 5.34, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 7.40, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 195,016.09 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 194,050.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 4.56 indicates how many times Dollar General Corporation sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Dollar General Corporation recorded 459.22M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 23.72, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 1.94B, leaving 1.48B in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

As of the close on October 22, 2026, Dollar General Corporation's stock has gained approximately 34.92% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 109.62, while the 200-day moving average is 108.70.

Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Dollar General Corporation generated 37.84B in revenue and converted that into 1.48B in net income, yielding earnings per share of 6.67. EBITDA reached 3.06B, while operating income came in at 2.12B.

As of July 31, 2026, Dollar General Corporation holds 1.38B in cash and equivalents against 13.68B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 2.59B. Total book value stands at 8.06B, with working capital of 1.32B providing operational flexibility.

Dollar General Corporation produced 2.88B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026. After subtracting -1.13B in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 1.74B - equivalent to 7.91 per share.

Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Dollar General Corporation posted a gross margin of 31.16, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 5.59 and net profit margin of 3.90 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Dollar General Corporation paid dividends of 2.05 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 30.53 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 7.15, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 6.10, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Dollar General Corporation shareholders.

As of July 31, 2026, Dollar General Corporation has an Altman Z-Score of 3.01, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.