Dollar General Corporation (DG) P/E Ratio History
Fairly ValuedTrading at 17.9x, near 5Y avg of 19.1x · 40th percentile · In line with own history · Data 2009–2026
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P/E Ratio Analysis
As of September 23, 2026, Dollar General Corporation (DG) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.9x, with a stock price of $122.62 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $7.69.
The current P/E is roughly in line with its 5-year average of 19.1x. Over the past five years, DG's P/E has ranged from a low of 13.5x to a high of 25.3x, placing the current valuation at the 40th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Consumer Defensive sector median P/E of 19.0x, DG is roughly in line with its sector peers. The sector includes 146 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 0.1x to 194.0x.
Relative to the broader market, DG trades at a notable discount to the S&P 500 median P/E of 25.5x. Investors should consider the company's growth prospects, competitive position, and earnings quality when evaluating whether the current valuation is justified.
For a comprehensive intrinsic value estimate using discounted cash flow analysis, see our DG DCF Valuation Calculator →
Note: P/E ratio is just one valuation metric. It does not account for balance sheet strength, cash flow quality, or growth sustainability. Always conduct comprehensive due diligence before making investment decisions.
DG Cross-Benchmark Valuation
How does the current P/E compare to sector peers and the broader market?
DG P/E vs Peers
Dollar and Small-Box Discounters peers sorted by market cap
| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $22B | 19.4Lowest | 19.25 | +142%Best | |
| $13B | 36.0 | 1.50Best | +40% | |
| $878B | 40.3 | 3.67 | +13% | |
| $72B | 19.6 | - | -8% | |
| $399B | 49.4 | 3.27 | +10% | |
| $36B | 38.0 | - | -58% | |
| $5B | 21.2 | 19.00 | +20% | |
| $345B | 22.4 | 5.93 | +2% |
Lower P/E can signal a discount or weaker growth expectations; PEG adds growth context.
DG Historical P/E Data (2009–2026)
Quarterly P/E ratios calculated from closing price and TTM EPS
| Quarter | Period End | Price | TTM EPS | P/E Ratio | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 Q2 | Jul 31 2026 | $127.05 | $7.69 | 16.5x | -14% |
| FY2026 Q1 | May 01 2026 | $114.43 | $7.07 | 16.2x | -15% |
| FY2025 Q4 | Jan 30 2026 | $143.43 | $6.85 | 20.9x | +10% |
| FY2025 Q3 | Oct 31 2025 | $98.66 | $5.79 | 17.0x | -11% |
| FY2025 Q2 | Aug 01 2025 | $108.53 | $5.40 | 20.1x | +5% |
| FY2025 Q1 | May 02 2025 | $90.30 | $5.24 | 17.2x | -10% |
| FY2024 Q4 | Jan 31 2025 | $71.06 | $5.11 | 13.9x | -27% |
| FY2024 Q3 | Nov 01 2024 | $81.76 | $6.07 | 13.5x | -30% |
| FY2024 Q2 | Aug 02 2024 | $121.59 | $6.44 | 18.9x | -1% |
| FY2024 Q1 | May 03 2024 | $137.49 | $6.87 | 20.0x | +5% |
| FY2023 Q4 | Feb 02 2024 | $136.16 | $7.56 | 18.0x | -6% |
| FY2023 Q3 | Nov 03 2023 | $119.24 | $8.69 | 13.7x | -28% |
| FY2023 Q2 | Aug 04 2023 | $167.77 | $9.76 | 17.2x | -10% |
| FY2023 Q1 | May 05 2023 | $218.95 | $10.61 | 20.6x | +8% |
| FY2022 Q4 | Feb 03 2023 | $228.09 | $10.68 | 21.4x | +12% |
| FY2022 Q3 | Oct 28 2022 | $260.44 | $10.29 | 25.3x | +32% |
| FY2022 Q2 | Jul 29 2022 | $248.43 | $10.04 | 24.7x | +29% |
| FY2022 Q1 | Apr 29 2022 | $237.53 | $9.75 | 24.4x | +27% |
| FY2021 Q4 | Jan 28 2022 | $204.33 | $10.16 | 20.1x | +5% |
| FY2021 Q3 | Oct 29 2021 | $221.52 | $10.21 | 21.7x | +14% |
| FY2021 Q2 | Jul 30 2021 | $232.64 | $10.44 | 22.3x | +17% |
| FY2021 Q1 | Apr 30 2021 | $214.75 | $10.87 | 19.8x | +3% |
| FY2020 Q4 | Jan 29 2021 | $194.61 | $10.61 | 18.3x | -4% |
| FY2020 Q3 | Oct 30 2020 | $208.71 | $10.09 | 20.7x | +8% |
| FY2020 Q2 | Jul 31 2020 | $190.40 | $9.20 | 20.7x | +8% |
| FY2020 Q1 | May 01 2020 | $173.00 | $7.73 | 22.4x | +17% |
| FY2019 Q4 | Jan 31 2020 | $153.41 | $6.65 | 23.1x | +21% |
| FY2019 Q3 | Nov 01 2019 | $159.90 | $6.39 | 25.0x | +31% |
| FY2019 Q2 | Aug 02 2019 | $133.69 | $6.23 | 21.5x | +12% |
| FY2019 Q1 | May 03 2019 | $124.70 | $6.10 | 20.4x | +7% |
| FY2018 Q4 | Feb 01 2019 | $115.04 | $5.98 | 19.2x | +1% |
| FY2018 Q3 | Nov 02 2018 | $112.12 | $6.77 | 16.6x | -13% |
| FY2018 Q2 | Aug 03 2018 | $98.23 | $6.44 | 15.3x | -20% |
| FY2018 Q1 | May 04 2018 | $95.55 | $6.00 | 15.9x | -17% |
| FY2017 Q4 | Feb 02 2018 | $99.44 | $5.66 | 17.6x | -8% |
| FY2017 Q3 | Nov 03 2017 | $81.87 | $4.52 | 18.1x | -5% |
| FY2017 Q2 | Aug 04 2017 | $74.86 | $4.43 | 16.9x | -12% |
| FY2017 Q1 | May 05 2017 | $73.62 | $4.43 | 16.6x | -13% |
| FY2016 Q4 | Feb 03 2017 | $73.14 | $4.44 | 16.5x | -14% |
| FY2016 Q3 | Oct 28 2016 | $68.34 | $4.25 | 16.1x | -16% |
| FY2016 Q2 | Jul 29 2016 | $94.74 | $4.27 | 22.2x | +16% |
| FY2016 Q1 | Apr 29 2016 | $81.91 | $4.14 | 19.8x | +4% |
| FY2015 Q4 | Jan 29 2016 | $75.06 | $3.95 | 19.0x | -1% |
| FY2015 Q3 | Oct 30 2015 | $67.77 | $3.82 | 17.7x | -7% |
| FY2015 Q2 | Jul 31 2015 | $80.37 | $3.74 | 21.5x | +12% |
| FY2015 Q1 | May 01 2015 | $73.47 | $3.62 | 20.3x | +6% |
| FY2014 Q4 | Jan 30 2015 | $67.06 | $3.50 | 19.2x | +0% |
| FY2014 Q3 | Oct 31 2014 | $62.67 | $3.34 | 18.8x | -2% |
| FY2014 Q2 | Aug 01 2014 | $55.77 | $3.30 | 16.9x | -12% |
| FY2014 Q1 | May 02 2014 | $57.00 | $3.22 | 17.7x | -7% |
| FY2013 Q4 | Jan 31 2014 | $56.32 | $3.17 | 17.8x | -7% |
| FY2013 Q3 | Nov 01 2013 | $57.77 | $3.13 | 18.5x | -3% |
| FY2013 Q2 | Aug 02 2013 | $55.79 | $3.01 | 18.5x | -3% |
| FY2013 Q1 | May 03 2013 | $52.49 | $2.90 | 18.1x | -5% |
| FY2012 Q4 | Feb 01 2013 | $46.28 | $2.86 | 16.2x | -15% |
| FY2012 Q3 | Nov 02 2012 | $47.77 | $2.74 | 17.4x | -9% |
| FY2012 Q2 | Aug 03 2012 | $51.90 | $2.62 | 19.8x | +4% |
| FY2012 Q1 | May 04 2012 | $47.56 | $2.40 | 19.8x | +4% |
| FY2011 Q4 | Feb 03 2012 | $41.94 | $2.22 | 18.9x | -1% |
| FY2011 Q3 | Oct 28 2011 | $38.97 | $2.01 | 19.4x | +1% |
| FY2011 Q2 | Jul 29 2011 | $31.46 | $1.88 | 16.7x | -12% |
| FY2011 Q1 | Apr 29 2011 | $32.59 | $1.87 | 17.4x | -9% |
| FY2010 Q4 | Jan 28 2011 | $28.40 | $1.81 | 15.7x | -18% |
| FY2010 Q3 | Oct 29 2010 | $28.19 | $1.43 | 19.7x | +3% |
| FY2010 Q2 | Jul 30 2010 | $29.18 | $1.30 | 22.4x | +17% |
| FY2010 Q1 | Apr 30 2010 | $28.57 | $1.18 | 24.2x | +27% |
| FY2009 Q4 | Jan 29 2010 | $23.49 | $1.05 | 22.4x | +17% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 19.1x
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DG — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying DG stock.
What is DG's P/E ratio?
Dollar General Corporation (DG) trailing twelve-month P/E ratio is 17.9x, based on TTM diluted EPS of $7.69. The 5-year average P/E is 19.1x and the historical range spans 13.5x to 25.3x.
Is DG stock overvalued or undervalued?
DG trades at 17.9x P/E, near its 5-year average of 19.1x. The 40th percentile ranking within the 13.5x–25.3x historical range places valuation within normal bounds.
Is DG stock expensive?
DG is fairly valued relative to its own history. The current P/E of 17.9x is near the 5-year average of 19.1x (40th percentile of historical range).
What is DG's historical P/E range?
Over the past 5 years, DG's P/E ratio has ranged from 13.5x to 25.3x, with a median of 20.0x and an average of 19.1x. The current P/E of 17.9x places the stock at the 40th percentile of this range. Full historical data spans 2009–2026.
How does DG's P/E compare to the S&P 500?
DG trades at 17.9x P/E versus the S&P 500 median of 25.5x. The 30% discount to the market suggests lower growth expectations or perceived higher risk.
How does DG's valuation compare to Consumer Defensive peers?
Dollar General Corporation P/E of 17.9x compares to the Consumer Defensive sector median of 19.0x. The discount suggests lower growth expectations, weaker margins, or higher perceived risk relative to peers. See the peer comparison table on this page for ticker-by-ticker P/E and PEG.
What is DG's PEG ratio?
DG PEG ratio is N/A, based on a P/E of 17.9x and EPS growth of 34.1%. PEG normalises P/E by growth and helps compare stocks with different earnings trajectories.
What is DG's earnings yield?
DG earnings yield is 5.59%, the inverse of its 17.9x P/E ratio. Earnings yield represents the percentage of each dollar invested that the company earns. It can be compared directly to bond yields to assess relative attractiveness of stocks versus fixed income.