Dollar General Balance Sheet Health
Financial Health criteria checks 3/6
Dollar General has a total shareholder equity of $8.2B and total debt of $5.1B, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 62.7%. Its total assets and total liabilities are $31.7B and $23.5B respectively. Dollar General's EBIT is $2.1B making its interest coverage ratio 8.7. It has cash and short-term investments of $1.2B.
Key information
62.73%
Debt to equity ratio
US$5.14b
Debt
| Interest coverage ratio | 8.7x |
| Cash | US$1.24b |
| Equity | US$8.19b |
| Total liabilities | US$23.53b |
| Total assets | US$31.72b |
Recent financial health updates
These 4 Measures Indicate That Dollar General (NYSE:DG) Is Using Debt Extensively
Jul 18
Here's Why Dollar General (NYSE:DG) Is Weighed Down By Its Debt Load
Jan 08Recent updates
After Leaping 27% Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) Shares Are Not Flying Under The Radar
Dec 27Dollar General's High Valuation Means It's Time To Take Profits
Dec 22Dollar General (NYSE:DG) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.59
Dec 08Dollar General Corporation Just Recorded A 38% EPS Beat: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Next
Dec 07These 4 Measures Indicate That Dollar General (NYSE:DG) Is Using Debt Extensively
Jul 18Dollar General (NYSE:DG) Could Be Struggling To Allocate Capital
Jun 24An Intrinsic Calculation For Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) Suggests It's 39% Undervalued
May 15Market Participants Recognise Dollar General Corporation's (NYSE:DG) Earnings Pushing Shares 25% Higher
Apr 03Dollar General's (NYSE:DG) Dividend Will Be $0.59
Mar 31Dollar General: New Financial Targets Boost Value Upside Confidence
Mar 19Dollar General (NYSE:DG) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.59
Mar 16Dollar General: A Discount Retailer Selling At Discount Prices
Mar 11Dollar General: Business Economics Worsen, But Low Valuation Limits Risk (Rating Upgrade)
Feb 22Dollar General: Buy The Real Estate, The Business, Or Both
Feb 12Dollar General (NYSE:DG) Will Be Hoping To Turn Its Returns On Capital Around
Feb 10Dollar General's Irrational Valuation Is A Rational Buy
Jan 22Dollar General Is On Sale
Jan 13Here's Why Dollar General (NYSE:DG) Is Weighed Down By Its Debt Load
Jan 08Dollar General: Margin Erosion Continues, Reiterate Sell
Dec 23Dollar General: Muted Earnings Growth Outlook
Dec 10Dollar General: Bargain Buying Opportunity For Patient Investors
Nov 29Dollar General: Its Setback Presents A Wonderful Investment Opportunity
Nov 05Dollar General: Promotions Can Lead To A Structurally Lower Margin Profile
Oct 05The Price Is Right To Buy Dollar General Stock
Sep 12Dollar General: I Was Dead Wrong, Thesis Revisited (Rating Downgrade)
Sep 06
Back To Basics Strategy Boosts Revenue While Challenges Loom On Profit Margins
Dollar General's Back to Basics strategy and inventory management aim to boost customer traffic, sales growth, and improve net margins by focusing on essential items and efficiency.Financial Position Analysis
Short Term Liabilities: DG's short term assets ($8.4B) exceed its short term liabilities ($7.2B).
Long Term Liabilities: DG's short term assets ($8.4B) do not cover its long term liabilities ($16.4B).
Debt to Equity History and Analysis
Debt Level: DG's net debt to equity ratio (47.6%) is considered high.
Reducing Debt: DG's debt to equity ratio has increased from 59.2% to 62.7% over the past 5 years.
Debt Coverage: DG's debt is well covered by operating cash flow (70.5%).
Interest Coverage: DG's interest payments on its debt are well covered by EBIT (8.7x coverage).
Balance Sheet
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/01/06 04:27 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/01/06 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/10/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/01/31 |
Data Sources
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Dollar General Corporation is covered by 52 analysts. 27 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Christopher Graja | Argus Research Company |
| Meredith Adler | Barclays |
| Seth Sigman | Barclays |