| Annual · values | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 30.66% | 29.59% | 30.29% | 31.23% | 31.60% | 31.76% | 30.59% | 30.45% | 30.77% | 30.85% | 30.96% | 30.69% |
| Operating Margin | 5.16% | 4.22% | 6.32% | 8.79% | 9.41% | 10.53% | 8.30% | 8.26% | 8.55% | 9.39% | 9.53% | 9.36% |
| EBITDA Margin | 7.61% | 6.61% | 8.52% | 10.71% | 11.29% | 12.24% | 10.11% | 10.03% | 10.28% | 11.11% | 11.26% | 11.17% |
| Net Margin | 3.54% | 2.77% | 4.29% | 6.38% | 7.01% | 7.87% | 6.17% | 6.20% | 6.56% | 5.69% | 5.72% | — |
| Current Ratio | 1.13 | 1.19 | 1.19 | 1.29 | 1.05 | 1.21 | 1.14 | 1.55 | 1.43 | 1.40 | 1.72 | 1.78 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.22 | 0.21 | 0.15 | 0.14 | 0.12 | 0.29 | 0.11 | 0.19 | 0.22 | 0.16 | 0.18 | 0.38 |
| Debt / Equity | — | — | — | — | 0.67 | 0.62 | 0.43 | — | — | — | — | — |
| ROE | 17.77% | 15.18% | 24.61% | 43.60% | 38.31% | 39.86% | 25.55% | 24.77% | 25.12% | 23.14% | 21.66% | — |
| ROA | 4.88% | 3.61% | 5.39% | 8.31% | 9.11% | 10.27% | 7.50% | 12.04% | 12.30% | 10.72% | 10.35% | — |
| Asset Turnover | 1.38 | 1.30 | 1.26 | 1.30 | 1.30 | 1.30 | 1.22 | 1.94 | 1.88 | 1.88 | 1.81 | 1.68 |
| Book Value / Share | 38.55 | 33.69 | 30.69 | 24.49 | 26.55 | 26.64 | 25.97 | 24.12 | 22.41 | 19.15 | 18.22 | 18.68 |
Dollar General Corporation is a discount retailer that operates a large network of neighborhood general stores across the United States. The company focuses on providing everyday necessities at low prices, targeting convenient, small-format locations primarily in rural and smaller communities. Its merchandise assortment spans consumables such as food, snacks, paper products, cleaning supplies, and health and beauty aids, as well as basic apparel, housewares, and seasonal items. Dollar General Corporation emphasizes value and convenience, offering a mix of nationally recognized brands and private-label products intended to meet routine household needs. The company serves a broad customer base seeking quick, affordable shopping options close to home, and plays a significant role in the consumer staples and discount retail segments. Founded in 1939 and headquartered in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, Dollar General Corporation is a prominent player in the U.S. retail market today.