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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Operating Margin
Dollar General Corp

5%
Current
8%
Average
3%
Industry

Operating Margin represents how efficiently a company is able to generate profit through its core operations.

Higher ratios are generally better, illustrating the company is efficient in its operations and is good at turning sales into profits.

Operating Margin
5%
=
Operating Profit
2B
/
Revenue
40.2B

Operating Margin Across Competitors

Country US
Market Cap 16.4B USD
Operating Margin
5%
Country US
Market Cap 60.8B USD
Operating Margin
6%
Country AU
Market Cap 81.2B AUD
Operating Margin
9%
Country CA
Market Cap 39.7B CAD
Operating Margin
26%
Country US
Market Cap 15.8B USD
Operating Margin
-3%
Country JP
Market Cap 2.4T JPY
Operating Margin
7%
Country CN
Market Cap 60.8B HKD
Operating Margin
19%
Country US
Market Cap 7.3B USD
Operating Margin
12%
Country CA
Market Cap 8.5B CAD
Operating Margin
8%
Country JP
Market Cap 919.6B JPY
Operating Margin
8%
Country LU
Market Cap 3.7B GBP
Operating Margin
11%
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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 Operating Margin?

Operating Margin represents how efficiently a company is able to generate profit through its core operations.

Higher ratios are generally better, illustrating the company is efficient in its operations and is good at turning sales into profits.

Operating Margin
5%
=
Operating Profit
2B
/
Revenue
40.2B
What is the Operating Margin of Dollar General Corp?

Based on Dollar General Corp's most recent financial statements, the company has Operating Margin of 5%.