Dollar General Corp
NYSE:DG

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Price: 75.4 USD -0.65%
Market Cap: 16.6B USD
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ROCE
Return on Capital Employed

8.2%
Current
13%
Average
6.7%
Industry

ROCE, or Return on Capital Employed, is a financial ratio that measures a company’s profitability in relation to the capital it employs.

ROCE
8.2%
=
EBIT
2B
/
Capital Employed
24.1B

ROCE Across Competitors

Country US
Market Cap 16.6B USD
ROCE
8%
Country US
Market Cap 62.1B USD
ROCE
17%
Country AU
Market Cap 82.2B AUD
ROCE
21%
Country CA
Market Cap 39B CAD
ROCE
32%
Country JP
Market Cap 2.6T JPY
ROCE
15%
Country US
Market Cap 16.2B USD
ROCE
-5%
Country CN
Market Cap 59B HKD
ROCE
30%
Country US
Market Cap 6.9B USD
ROCE
13%
Country JP
Market Cap 952.5B JPY
ROCE
16%
Country CA
Market Cap 8.4B CAD
ROCE
9%
Country LU
Market Cap 3.6B GBP
ROCE
22%
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Dollar General Corp
Glance View

Market Cap
16.6B 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
136.61 USD
Undervaluation 45%
Intrinsic Value
Price
What is Return on Capital Employed?

ROCE, or Return on Capital Employed, is a financial ratio that measures a company’s profitability in relation to the capital it employs.

ROCE
8.2%
=
EBIT
2B
/
Capital Employed
24.1B
What is the ROCE of Dollar General Corp?

Based on Dollar General Corp's most recent financial statements, the company has ROCE of 8.2%.