Dollar General Corporation (DG) P/E Ratio History
Historical price-to-earnings valuation from 2009 to 2025
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Valuation Context
How does the current P/E compare to historical and market benchmarks?
P/E Ratio Analysis
As of March 2, 2026, Dollar General Corporation (DG) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.6x, with a stock price of $156.26 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $5.78.
The current P/E is 58% above its 5-year average of 19.4x. 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 100th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Consumer Defensive sector median P/E of 21.6x, DG trades at a 42% premium to its sector peers. The sector includes 150 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 0.0x to 195.7x.
Relative to the broader market, DG trades roughly in line with the S&P 500 median P/E of 26.2x. Investors should consider the company's growth prospects, competitive position, and earnings quality when evaluating whether the current valuation is justified.
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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.
Peer Comparison
P/E metrics vs. Dollar and Small-Box Discounters peers
| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DGDollar General Corporation | $34B | 30.6Lowest | -Best | -32% |
TBBBBBB Foods Inc. | $2B | 261.7 | -Best | +166%Best |
Peers sorted by market capitalization. P/E below peers may indicate undervaluation or lower growth expectations. Consider PEG ratio for growth-adjusted comparison.
Historical P/E Data
Quarterly P/E ratios calculated from closing price and TTM EPS
| Quarter | Date | Price | TTM EPS | P/E Ratio | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 Q3 | Fri Oct 31 2025 00:00:00 GM | $98.66 | $5.79 | 17.0x | -11% |
| FY2025 Q2 | Fri Aug 01 2025 00:00:00 GM | $108.53 | $5.40 | 20.1x | +5% |
| FY2025 Q1 | Fri May 02 2025 00:00:00 GM | $90.30 | $5.24 | 17.2x | -10% |
| FY2024 Q4 | Fri Jan 31 2025 00:00:00 GM | $71.06 | $5.11 | 13.9x | -27% |
| FY2024 Q3 | Fri Nov 01 2024 00:00:00 GM | $81.76 | $6.07 | 13.5x | -30% |
| FY2024 Q2 | Fri Aug 02 2024 00:00:00 GM | $121.59 | $6.44 | 18.9x | -1% |
| FY2024 Q1 | Fri May 03 2024 00:00:00 GM | $137.49 | $6.87 | 20.0x | +4% |
| FY2023 Q4 | Fri Feb 02 2024 00:00:00 GM | $136.16 | $7.56 | 18.0x | -6% |
| FY2023 Q3 | Fri Nov 03 2023 00:00:00 GM | $119.24 | $8.69 | 13.7x | -28% |
| FY2023 Q2 | Fri Aug 04 2023 00:00:00 GM | $167.77 | $9.76 | 17.2x | -10% |
| FY2023 Q1 | Fri May 05 2023 00:00:00 GM | $218.95 | $10.61 | 20.6x | +8% |
| FY2022 Q4 | Fri Feb 03 2023 00:00:00 GM | $228.09 | $10.68 | 21.4x | +11% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 19.2x
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Is DG stock overvalued or undervalued?
DG trades at 30.6x P/E, above its 5-year average of 19.4x. The 100th percentile ranking indicates a premium to historical valuation.
How does DG's valuation compare to peers?
Dollar General Corporation P/E of 30.6x compares to sector median of 21.6x. The premium reflects expected growth above peers.
What is DG's PEG ratio?
DG PEG ratio is N/A. Above 2.0 indicates premium valuation relative to growth rate. Historical P/E data spans 2009-2025.