DG Dollar General PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Jan 31, 2025, the DG stock has a PE ratio of 11.71. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $6.07 and the stock price of $71.06 per share. A decrease of 33% 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 19.5. The current 11.71 price-to-earnings ratio is 40% 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 2024 quarter saw the lowest point at 13.47, with a price of $81.76 and an EPS of $6.07.
Dollar General PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 20.8% in 2012
Maximum annual decrease: -31.02% in 2011
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17.99 | -15.38% | $136.16 | $7.57 |
| 2023 | 21.26 | 6.57% | $228.09 | $10.73 |
| 2022 | 19.95 | 9.68% | $204.33 | $10.24 |
| 2021 | 18.19 | -20.81% | $194.61 | $10.7 |
| 2020 | 22.97 | 19.57% | $153.41 | $6.68 |
| 2019 | 19.21 | 8.96% | $115.04 | $5.99 |
| 2018 | 17.63 | 7.24% | $99.44 | $5.64 |
| 2017 | 16.44 | -13.25% | $73.14 | $4.45 |
| 2016 | 18.95 | -1.1% | $75.06 | $3.96 |
| 2015 | 19.16 | 7.82% | $67.06 | $3.5 |
| 2014 | 17.77 | 10.17% | $56.32 | $3.17 |
| 2013 | 16.13 | -13.47% | $46.28 | $2.87 |
| 2012 | 18.64 | 20.8% | $41.94 | $2.25 |
| 2011 | 15.43 | -31.02% | $28.4 | $1.84 |
| 2010 | 22.37 | N/A | $23.49 | $1.05 |
Dollar General PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | 13.47 | -28.65% | $81.76 | $6.07 |
| Aug 2024 | 18.88 | -5.51% | $121.59 | $6.44 |
| May 2024 | 19.98 | 11.06% | $137.49 | $6.88 |
| Feb 2024 | 17.99 | 31.6% | $136.16 | $7.57 |
| Nov 2023 | 13.67 | -20.15% | $119.24 | $8.72 |
| Aug 2023 | 17.12 | -16.65% | $167.77 | $9.8 |
| May 2023 | 20.54 | -3.39% | $218.95 | $10.66 |
| Feb 2023 | 21.26 | -15.6% | $228.09 | $10.73 |
| Oct 2022 | 25.19 | 2.32% | $260.44 | $10.34 |
| Jul 2022 | 24.62 | 1.57% | $248.43 | $10.09 |
| Apr 2022 | 24.24 | 21.5% | $237.53 | $9.8 |
| Jan 2022 | 19.95 | -7.42% | $204.33 | $10.24 |
| Oct 2021 | 21.55 | -2.66% | $221.52 | $10.28 |
| Jul 2021 | 22.14 | 12.9% | $232.64 | $10.51 |
| Apr 2021 | 19.61 | 7.81% | $214.75 | $10.95 |
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 32.88.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| DG Dollar General Corp | 11.71 | $15.63B |
| TGT Target Corp | 14.56 | $63.19B |
| FIVE Five Below Inc | 19.34 | $5.16B |
| WMT Walmart Inc | 40.23 | $788.56B |
| COST Costco Wholesale Corp | 57.4 | $434.97B |
| DLTR Dollar Tree Inc | N/A | $15.77B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dollar General's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for DG stock as of Jan 31, 2025, stands at 11.71.
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 19.72.
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 20.09.
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 40% 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 (Jan 31, 2025), Dollar General's share price is $71.06. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Nov 2024 is $6.07. Therefore, Dollar General's price to earnings ratio for today is 11.71. PE RATIO(11.71) = STOCK PRICE($71.06) / TTM EPS($6.07)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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