Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 19.1x · EV/EBITDA 11.4x · ROE 33.2%. (1996–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $21.7B | $24.3B | $15.8B | $30.4B | $33.7B | $29.4B | $24.1B | $20.7B | $23.1B | $25.9B | $17.5B |
| Enterprise Value | $25.7B | $28.2B | $22.4B | $37.4B | $43.2B | $38.4B | $32.3B | $30.2B | $27.0B | $30.4B | $23.0B |
| P/E Ratio → | 19.05 | 19.80 | — | — | 20.86 | 22.15 | 17.99 | 25.09 | — | 15.09 | 19.59 |
| P/S Ratio | 1.12 | 1.25 | 0.90 | 1.81 | 2.19 | 1.12 | 0.95 | 0.88 | 1.01 | 1.16 | 0.85 |
| P/B Ratio | 6.22 | 6.46 | 3.98 | 4.16 | 3.85 | 3.81 | 3.31 | 3.32 | 4.09 | 3.60 | 3.25 |
| P/FCF | 15.56 | 17.36 | 10.14 | 52.78 | 93.35 | 71.99 | 13.27 | 24.91 | 24.32 | 29.46 | 15.83 |
| P/OCF | 8.59 | 9.59 | 5.53 | 11.34 | 20.87 | 20.55 | 8.88 | 11.10 | 13.07 | 17.13 | 10.48 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.45 | 1.27 | 2.23 | 2.80 | 1.46 | 1.27 | 1.28 | 1.18 | 1.37 | 1.11 |
| EV / EBITDA | 11.42 | 12.54 | 11.27 | 17.19 | 17.52 | 15.20 | 12.56 | 15.85 | — | 11.66 | 9.82 |
| EV / EBIT | 16.05 | 17.62 | 15.03 | 21.07 | 20.57 | 21.21 | 17.14 | 23.99 | — | 15.18 | 13.48 |
| EV / FCF | — | 20.15 | 14.35 | 64.81 | 119.62 | 93.98 | 17.80 | 36.30 | 28.45 | 34.68 | 20.76 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 36.4% | 36.4% | 35.8% | 35.9% | 37.5% | 29.4% | 30.5% | 29.8% | 30.4% | 31.6% | 30.9% |
| Operating Margin | 8.2% | 8.2% | 8.3% | 10.6% | 13.6% | 6.9% | 7.4% | 5.3% | -4.1% | 9.0% | 8.2% |
| Net Profit Margin | 6.6% | 6.6% | -17.2% | -5.9% | 10.5% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 3.5% | -7.0% | 7.7% | 4.3% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 33.2% | 33.2% | -53.7% | -12.4% | 19.6% | 17.7% | 19.8% | 13.9% | -24.8% | 27.3% | 18.3% |
| ROA | 8.0% | 8.0% | -14.9% | -4.4% | 7.2% | 6.3% | 6.7% | 5.0% | -10.7% | 10.7% | 5.7% |
| ROIC | 13.2% | 13.2% | 8.8% | 8.2% | 9.0% | 8.4% | 9.1% | 7.5% | -6.6% | 13.3% | 11.7% |
| ROCE | 15.7% | 15.7% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 11.6% | 10.5% | 11.4% | 9.2% | -7.6% | 14.8% | 12.4% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 1.23 | 1.23 | 1.97 | 1.01 | 1.16 | 1.29 | 1.32 | 1.60 | 0.77 | 0.79 | 1.17 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 2.06 | 2.06 | 3.94 | 3.39 | 4.11 | 3.94 | 3.74 | 5.26 | — | 2.18 | 2.70 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 1.04 | 1.65 | 0.95 | 1.08 | 1.16 | 1.13 | 1.52 | 0.69 | 0.64 | 1.01 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.74 | 1.74 | 3.31 | 3.19 | 3.85 | 3.56 | 3.19 | 4.98 | — | 1.75 | 2.33 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 2.80 | 4.21 | 12.04 | 26.27 | 21.99 | 4.52 | 11.39 | 4.12 | 5.22 | 4.92 |
| Interest Coverage | 18.69 | 18.69 | 13.87 | 15.77 | 16.50 | 10.12 | 12.81 | 7.78 | -2.54 | 6.65 | 4.54 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.07 | 1.07 | 1.06 | 1.31 | 1.51 | 1.34 | 1.35 | 1.20 | 2.05 | 1.60 | 1.87 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.75 | 0.77 | 0.22 | 0.30 | 0.44 | 0.21 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 0.51 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0.15 | 0.09 | 0.15 | 0.24 | 0.38 | 0.15 | 0.20 | 0.38 | 0.41 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.44 | 0.94 | 0.76 | 0.67 | 1.21 | 1.23 | 1.21 | 1.69 | 1.36 | 1.32 |
| Inventory Turnover | 4.95 | 4.95 | 4.22 | 4.31 | 1.77 | 4.26 | 5.17 | 4.70 | 4.49 | 4.80 | 5.00 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1.75 | 1.61 | 1.48 | 2.43 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 5.2% | 5.1% | — | — | 4.8% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 4.0% | — | 6.6% | 5.1% |
| FCF Yield | 6.4% | 5.8% | 9.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 7.5% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 6.3% |
| Buyback Yield | 7.1% | 6.4% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 7.1% | 6.4% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $206M | $216M | $220M | $224M | $229M | $237M | $238M | $239M | $238M | $237M |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying DLTR stock.
Dollar Tree, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 19.1x. The historical average is 23.2x. This places it at the 44th percentile of its historical range.
Dollar Tree, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 11.4x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 11.7x.
Dollar Tree, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 33.2%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 20.3%.
Based on historical data, Dollar Tree, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 19.1x. This is at the 44th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Dollar Tree, Inc. has 36.4% gross margin and 8.2% operating margin.
Dollar Tree, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 2.1x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.
Key Metrics
Top Statement Risk
Leverage spike from recent debt issuance
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
Premium Valuation Reflects Margin Recovery
Dollar Tree trades at a forward EV/EBITDA of 10.31, a premium to Dollar General's 13.53, suggesting the market is pricing in the successful execution of its multi-price strategy and margin expansion, as reported in recent financial statements.
The forward P/E of 16.82 and EV/EBITDA of 10.31 represent a significant discount to its own trailing multiples, implying the market expects substantial earnings growth. This valuation appears to be predicated on the sustainability of the gross margin expansion to 42.9% in 2026Q2, a level that may be difficult to maintain if freight costs rise or the $1.25 price point transition loses momentum. Compared to Five Below's forward EV/EBITDA of 23.48, Dollar Tree's multiple seems reasonable for a larger, more mature operator, but the premium to Dollar General warrants scrutiny given the latter's stronger historical returns on capital.
Gross Margin Surge Drives Earnings Recovery
Gross margin has expanded dramatically to 42.9% in 2026Q2 from a low of 30.1% in 2024Q2, a 1,280 basis point improvement that appears to be the primary driver of the company's recent profitability surge, according to the reported financials.
This margin expansion is the most critical development in Dollar Tree's financial profile, as it has unlocked significant operating leverage, with operating margin rising to 14.1% from 2.8% over the same period. The improvement likely reflects a combination of favorable freight rates, a higher mix of multi-price 'Plus' items, and disciplined cost control, as SG&A has remained stable. However, the sustainability of this margin level is questionable; if it represents a cyclical peak rather than a permanent structural shift, the current earnings trajectory and valuation multiples could be at risk.
ROIC Recovery Masked by Balance Sheet Volatility
Return on invested capital has recovered to 6.0% in 2026Q2 from a low of 0.9% in 2024Q2, but this improvement is heavily influenced by the dramatic reduction in the equity base from asset divestitures and buybacks, as shown in the balance sheet data.
The ROIC trend is misleading without context. The recent improvement is driven more by a shrinking capital base (total assets fell from $23.3B to $14.0B) than by a fundamental improvement in operating efficiency. The ROE of 14.8% in 2026Q2 is similarly inflated by the low equity base of $3.4B. Investors should focus on the underlying operating margin and asset turnover trends, which show a more modest improvement. The company is not yet compounding returns on capital at a rate that would justify a high multiple; rather, it is recovering from a deeply depressed level.
Leverage Spike Demands Scrutiny of Debt Capacity
The debt-to-equity ratio has surged to 2.24 in 2026Q2 from 1.23 in 2025Q4, following a $3.0 billion increase in total debt, which significantly alters the company's risk profile and warrants close monitoring of interest coverage.
This re-leveraging event, likely to fund operations or shareholder returns post-divestiture, has increased financial risk. While the interest coverage ratio of 39.56 in 2026Q2 appears comfortable, it is based on a quarter with peak operating income. The sustainability of this coverage depends entirely on maintaining the elevated margin structure. The leverage increase is particularly concerning given the company's history of value-destructive acquisitions and the need for ongoing capital investment in its store fleet. The balance sheet is no longer conservative, and any operational misstep could pressure covenant compliance.
Working Capital Efficiency Shows Mixed Signals
Days inventory outstanding has improved to 80 days in 2026Q2 from a high of 127 days in 2024Q1, suggesting better inventory management, but the cash conversion cycle remains volatile and is not fully calculable due to missing data on days sales outstanding.
The reduction in DIO is a positive sign, indicating the company is moving inventory more quickly, which is critical for a low-margin, high-turnover model. However, the inability to calculate a full CCC due to missing DSO data obscures the complete picture of working capital efficiency. The volatility in DIO, which spiked to 120 days in 2024Q4, suggests potential issues with inventory planning or the impact of seasonal markdowns. The improvement in 2026Q2 may be a function of the higher-margin product mix rather than a fundamental operational improvement.
The Misleading Power of Gross Margin
The gross margin ratio is the most commonly misapplied metric for Dollar Tree, as its dramatic expansion to 42.9% may obscure the underlying pressure from retail shrink and the true cost of the multi-price transition, which are not fully captured in the line item.
Analysts often focus on the headline gross margin expansion as proof of a successful strategy. However, this metric can be misleading for a business facing significant, unquantified headwinds from inventory shrink (theft), which directly erodes profitability but may be buried in cost of goods sold or SG&A. Furthermore, the margin expansion coincides with a major price point change, creating a base effect that flatters year-over-year comparisons. A more insightful metric would be gross margin per square foot or gross profit return on inventory investment, which would better capture the true economic efficiency of the model and the impact of shrink.