Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Consumer Defensive
Industry: Discount Stores

Dollar General Corporation, a discount retailer, provides various merchandise products in the southern, southwestern, midwestern, and eastern United States. The company offers consumable products, including paper towels, bath tissues, paper dinnerware, trash and storage bags, disinfectants, and laundry products; packaged food, such as cereals, pasta, canned soups, canned meats, fruits and vegetables, condiments, spices, sugar, and flour; and perishables, including milk, eggs, bread, refrigerated and frozen food, beer, wine, and produce; candy, cookies, crackers, salty snacks, and carbonated beverages; over-the-counter medicines and personal care products including soap, body wash, shampoo, cosmetics, dental hygiene and foot care products; pet supplies and pet food; and tobacco products. It also provides seasonal products comprising holiday items, toys, batteries, small electronics, greeting cards, stationery, prepaid phones and accessories, gardening supplies, hardware, automotive, and home office supplies; home products include kitchen supplies, cookware, small appliances, light bulbs, storage containers, frames, candles, craft supplies and kitchen, and bed and bath soft goods; and apparel products for infants, toddlers, girls, boys, women and men, as well as socks, underwear, disposable diapers, shoes and accessories. The company was formerly known as J.L. Turner & Son, Inc. and changed its name to Dollar General Corporation in 1968. Dollar General Corporation was founded in 1939 and is based in Goodlettsville, Tennessee.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for DG
Revenue projections for DG

DG's revenue projections show a decrease from last year, which tends to make investors more cautious. This could have a negative impact on the company's bottom line, as lower revenues typically suggest reduced profitability and growth potential, prompting concern among investors.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 1.135000
forwardPE 14.496288
debtToEquity 184.665000
earningsGrowth 1.219000
revenueGrowth 0.059000
grossMargins 0.306610
operatingMargins 0.060800
trailingEps 6.850000
forwardEps 7.993770

A current ratio of 1.135 for DG implies that the company has ample liquidity to meet its short-term debts. DG's cash reserves and current assets should easily cover these obligations, highlighting its financial stability and ability to manage short-term liabilities.
DG's Forward PE being in a good range suggests that its stock price is aligned well with earnings. The stock is not considered overpriced, offering room for future growth, which makes it an appealing investment opportunity with the potential for value appreciation.
DG's high debt-to-equity ratio indicates that the company is heavily leveraged. This suggests a significant reliance on debt to finance its operations, which could expose the company to higher financial risks if its cash flow or profitability decreases.
DG's forward EPS is higher than its trailing EPS, which signals that the company is expected to achieve greater profitability this financial year. This suggests improved earnings performance, indicating a positive outlook for DG's financial growth.

Price projections:

Price projections for DG
Price projections for DG

Price projections for DG have been gradually lowered, signaling reduced optimism among analysts. This downward adjustment suggests that the company may face challenges in meeting previous growth expectations.

Insider Transactions:

Insider Transactions for DG
Insider Transactions for DG


8 transactions were made to sell DG shares, with market price of 122.46624851226807.There were no sell transactions during the period under consideration.DG's current price levels are experiencing more buying activity than selling, which may point to a favorable outlook. This trend suggests investor confidence in the stock's future, potentially indicating expectations of continued growth.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for DG
Recommendations trend for DG


Analysts have maintained a buy bias for DG, which could prompt investors to consider the stock as a viable investment. With this positive outlook, DG is positioned as an attractive option for those looking to park their money in a stable and potentially lucrative company.