Dollar General's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.
Dollar General's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 79.84.
Dollar General's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 51.67.
Therefore, Dollar General's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 28.17.
Dollar General (MEX:DGG) Cash Conversion Cycle Explanation
Generally, the lower this number is, the better for the company. Although it should be combined with other metrics (such as ROE % and ROA %), it can be especially useful for comparing close competitors, because the company with the lowest CCC is often the one with better management.
Be Aware
CCC is most effective with retail-type companies, which have inventories that are sold to customers. Consulting businesses, software companies and insurance companies are all examples of companies for whom this metric is meaningless.
The CCC is one of several tools that can help you evaluate management, especially if it is calculated for several consecutive time periods and for several competitors. Decreasing or steady CCCs are good, while rising ones should motivate you to dig a bit deeper.
Dollar General Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
Dollar General Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dollar General's Cash Conversion Cycle can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
MEX:DGG vs DLTR, BJ, PSMT: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Discount Stores subindustry, Dollar General's Cash Conversion Cycle, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Conversion Cycle data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Dollar General Cash Conversion Cycle vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Dollar General's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dollar General's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.
Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) measures how fast a company can convert cash on hand into even more cash on hand. This metric looks at the amount of time needed to sell inventory, the amount of time needed to collect receivables and the length of time the company is afforded to pay its bills without incurring penalties.
Cash Conversion Cycle is one of several measures of management effectiveness.
Dollar General's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Dollar General (MEX:DGG) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 28.17 as of Apr. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Dollar General and its competitors.
Is Dollar General's Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
Dollar General's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 28.17. The Retail - Defensive industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 19.65. Dollar General's value of 28.17 is 43.4% above this industry median. Overall, Dollar General has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dollar General's Cash Conversion Cycle compare to DLTR and BJ?
Dollar General's Cash Conversion Cycle of 28.17 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 19.65. Dollar General's value of 28.17 is 43.4% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Conversion Cycle for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Retail - Defensive companies is 19.65, based on 307 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Conversion Cycle significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Conversion Cycle should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dollar General's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 28.17 is 43.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Conversion Cycle mean?
A high Cash Conversion Cycle can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on Dollar General and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 19.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dollar General's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 28.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dollar General stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dollar General (MEX:DGG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,844.61, compared to a current price of MXN2,045.00 — trading 10.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 28.17 and 43.4% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 19.65. Dollar General's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Conversion Cycle calculated?
Cash Conversion Cycle is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dollar General (MEX:DGG), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 28.17 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Dollar General (MEX:DGG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dollar General stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN2,045.00 is trading 10.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,844.61.
GuruFocus considers Dollar General to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:DGG:
Cash Conversion Cycle: 28.17
GF Value™: MXN1,844.61 vs. price of MXN2,045.00 (10.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43.4% above the Retail - Defensive median
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:DGG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Since its beginning in 1939, Dollar General has grown to become the largest dollar store operator in the United States, with more than 20,000 small-box discount stores across 48 states. The firm generated over $42 billion in fiscal 2025 sales. The retailer maintains a heavy concentration of stores in rural and low-income markets underserved by big-box retailers. It's 11,000 stock-keeping units, including 2,000 priced at $1 or less, span consumables (82% of sales), seasonal items (10%), home products (5%), and apparel (3%). More than 20% of sales are derived from private label.
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