Dollar General Corp
NYSE:DG

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Price: 74.64 USD 0.03% Market Closed
Market Cap: 16.4B USD
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Gross Margin
Dollar General Corp

29.6%
Current
31%
Average
32.9%
Industry

Gross Margin is the amount of money a company retains after incurring the direct costs associated with producing the goods it sells and the services it provides. The higher the gross margin, the more capital a company retains, which it can then use to pay other costs or satisfy debt obligations.

Gross Margin
29.6%
=
Gross Profit
11.9B
/
Revenue
40.2B

Gross Margin Across Competitors

Country US
Market Cap 16.4B USD
Gross Margin
30%
Country US
Market Cap 60.8B USD
Gross Margin
28%
Country AU
Market Cap 81.2B AUD
Gross Margin
35%
Country CA
Market Cap 39.7B CAD
Gross Margin
45%
Country US
Market Cap 15.8B USD
Gross Margin
31%
Country JP
Market Cap 2.4T JPY
Gross Margin
32%
Country CN
Market Cap 60.8B HKD
Gross Margin
44%
Country US
Market Cap 7.3B USD
Gross Margin
40%
Country CA
Market Cap 8.5B CAD
Gross Margin
35%
Country JP
Market Cap 919.6B JPY
Gross Margin
51%
Country LU
Market Cap 3.7B GBP
Gross Margin
37%
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Dollar General Corp
Glance View

Market Cap
16.4B USD
Industry
Retail
Economic Moat
None

Dollar General Corp. has crafted a significant niche within the vast tapestry of American retail, weaving a narrative of accessibility and convenience. Founded in 1939, the company has flourished by planting its stores strategically in rural and suburban landscapes, often where larger big-box retailers do not tread. This geographic positioning allows Dollar General to offer a breadth of household goods, food products, and apparel to communities seeking affordability without compromising on familiar brands. The model hinges on a lean operational strategy; small-format stores, efficient supply chain practices, and a deep understanding of customer needs have enabled Dollar General to keep costs low. The stores offer a mix of national brands and private label options, ensuring customers have choices that fit their budgets. Monetizing this approach, the company capitalizes on a high-volume, low-margin business model—earning profits through careful inventory management and leveraging economies of scale. Each new store opening feeds into a cycle of growth, further reducing distribution costs and improving product margins. Dollar General’s adept use of data analytics provides insights into shopping trends, steering inventory selections toward what sells best in each location. This nuanced understanding of consumer behavior is instrumental in maximizing sales per square foot, a key metric of success in retail. Dollar General’s story is one of strategic simplicity, offering value to customers while maintaining a tight grip on its operating expenses, thus ensuring steady profitability in an often unpredictable retail environment.

DG Intrinsic Value
136.52 USD
Undervaluation 45%
Intrinsic Value
Price

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What is Gross Margin?

Gross Margin is the amount of money a company retains after incurring the direct costs associated with producing the goods it sells and the services it provides. The higher the gross margin, the more capital a company retains, which it can then use to pay other costs or satisfy debt obligations.

Gross Margin
29.6%
=
Gross Profit
11.9B
/
Revenue
40.2B
What is the Gross Margin of Dollar General Corp?

Based on Dollar General Corp's most recent financial statements, the company has Gross Margin of 29.6%.