Dollar GeneralMEX:DGG 71 Current Ratio is 1.17 as of Apr. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 1.23. GuruFocus rates MEX:DGG with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,844.61 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 312 Retail - Defensive companies, Dollar General ranks worse than 58.97% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Dollar General's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.17.
Dollar General has a current ratio of 1.17. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dollar General's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:DGG'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.97 Med: 1.23 Max: 1.65
Current: 1.17
During the past 13 years, Dollar General's highest Current Ratio was 1.65. The lowest was 0.97. And the median was 1.23.
MEX:DGG's Current Ratio is ranked worse than 58.97% of 312
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.32
vs MEX:DGG: 1.17
Dollar General (MEX:DGG) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
Dollar General Current Ratio Related Terms
Dollar General Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dollar General's Current Ratio 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: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Discount Stores subindustry, Dollar General's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio 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 Current Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Dollar General's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dollar General's Current Ratio falls into.
* 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 Current Ratio of 1.17 as of Apr. 2026. This is near median its historical median of 1.23. Over the past decade, Dollar General's Current Ratio has ranged from 0.97 to 1.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Dollar General ranks #184 out of 312 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 59%.
Is Dollar General's Current Ratio too high?
Dollar General's current Current Ratio of 1.17 is near median its 10-year median of 1.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.97 to a high of 1.65. The Retail - Defensive industry median Current Ratio is 1.32. Dollar General's value of 1.17 is 11.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dollar General ranks #184 out of 312 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Dollar General has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dollar General's Current Ratio compare to DLTR and BJ?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Dollar General ranks #184 out of 312 companies for Current Ratio. This places Dollar General in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.32. Dollar General's value of 1.17 is 11.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Dollar General's own Current Ratio has ranged from 0.97 to 1.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.23 vs. the industry median of 1.32, Dollar General has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Current Ratio for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Current Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 1.32, based on 312 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dollar General's current Current Ratio of 1.17 is 11.4% below 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 Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dollar General's current Current Ratio is 1.17, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.23. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,844.61, compared to a current price of MXN1,808.00 — trading 2% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 1.17, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.23 and 11.4% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 1.32. 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 Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dollar General (MEX:DGG), the current Current Ratio is 1.17 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 undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,808.00 is trading 2% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,844.61.
GuruFocus considers Dollar General to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:DGG:
Current Ratio: 1.17 (near median its 10-year median of 1.23)
GF Value™: MXN1,844.61 vs. price of MXN1,808.00 (2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 11.4% below the Retail - Defensive median (#184 of 312)
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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