DG Dollar General PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Oct 4, 2024, the DG stock has a PE ratio of 13.1. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $6.44 and the stock price of $84.35 per share. A decrease of 26% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 17.6 of the past four quarters.
DG PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Dollar General over the last ten years is 19.63. The current 13.1 price-to-earnings ratio is 33% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, DG's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Oct 2022 quarter at 25.19, with a price of $260.44 and an EPS of $10.34. The Nov 2023 quarter saw the lowest point at 13.67, with a price of $119.24 and an EPS of $8.72.
Dollar General PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 19.57% in 2020
Maximum annual decrease: -20.81% in 2021
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17.99 | -15.38% |
| 2023 | 21.26 | 6.57% |
| 2022 | 19.95 | 9.68% |
| 2021 | 18.19 | -20.81% |
| 2020 | 22.97 | 19.57% |
| 2019 | 19.21 | 8.96% |
| 2018 | 17.63 | 7.24% |
| 2017 | 16.44 | -13.25% |
| 2016 | 18.95 | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 19.16 | 7.82% |
DG average PE ratio chart
DG's current PE ratio is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
DG PE vs peers
When compared to its peer stocks WMT and COST, DG's PE ratio is lower. Dollar General's PE ratio is trading below the peer average of 32.71.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| DG Dollar General Corp | 13.1 | $18.55B |
| TGT Target Corp | 15.74 | $70.43B |
| FIVE Five Below Inc | 18.56 | $5.19B |
| WMT Walmart Inc | 41.94 | $650.62B |
| COST Costco Wholesale Corp | 54.61 | $391.51B |
| DLTR Dollar Tree Inc | N/A | $15.24B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dollar General's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for DG stock as of Oct 4, 2024, stands at 13.1.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Dollar General (DG)?
Over the last 3 years, the average PE ratio for DG stock is 20.42.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Dollar General (DG)?
Over the last 5 years, the average PE ratio for DG stock is 20.81.
What is the highest PE ratio for DG?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 25.19 and it was in the Oct 2022 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for DG compare to its historical average?
DG's current price to earnings ratio is 33% below its 10-year historical average.
How is DG's PE ratio calculated (Dollar General PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by dividing the latest price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Oct 4, 2024), Dollar General's share price is $84.35. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Aug 2024 is $6.44. Therefore, Dollar General's price to earnings ratio for today is 13.1. PE RATIO(13.1) = STOCK PRICE($84.35) / TTM EPS($6.44)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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