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Dollar GeneralMEX:DGG 71 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.65 as of Sep. 16, 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 1.64. GuruFocus rates MEX:DGG with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,069.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 240 Retail - Defensive companies, Dollar General ranks worse than 69.58% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dollar General's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:DGG'
s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.49 Med: 1.64 Max: 2.85
Current: 0.75
During the past years, Dollar General's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 2.85. The lowest was 0.49. And the median was 1.64.
MEX:DGG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than 69.58% of 240
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 0.45
vs MEX:DGG: 0.75
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.
Dollar General's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jul. 2026 was MXN886.168. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is MXN3,209.63 for the trailing ten years ended in Jul. 2026.
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Dollar General (MEX:DGG) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.
Dollar General Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms
Dollar General Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dollar General's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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, TBBB: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison
For the Discount Stores subindustry, Dollar General's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Dollar General's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dollar General's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.
Dollar General Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.
Dollar General's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today 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.
Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.
What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.65 mean?
Dollar General (MEX:DGG) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.65 as of Sep. 16, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Dollar General and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 1.64. Over the past decade, Dollar General's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 2.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Dollar General ranks #167 out of 240 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 69.6%.
Is Dollar General's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Dollar General's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.65 is 60% below median its 10-year median of 1.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.49 to a high of 2.85. The Retail - Defensive industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.45. Dollar General's value of 0.65 is 44.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dollar General ranks #167 out of 240 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to DLTR and BJ?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Dollar General ranks #167 out of 240 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Dollar General in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.45. Dollar General's value of 0.65 is 44.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Dollar General's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 2.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.64 vs. the industry median of 0.45, Dollar General has consistently been above 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Retail - Defensive companies is 0.45, based on 240 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dollar General's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.65 is 44.4% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Dollar General and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dollar General's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.65, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 1.64. 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 MXN2,069.34, compared to a current price of MXN2,081.60 — trading 0.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.65, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 1.64 and 44.4% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 0.45. Dollar General's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dollar General (MEX:DGG), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.65 as of Sep. 16, 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 MXN2,081.60 is trading 0.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,069.34.
GuruFocus considers Dollar General to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:DGG:
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.65 (60% below median its 10-year median of 1.64)
GF Value™: MXN2,069.34 vs. price of MXN2,081.60 (0.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 44.4% above the Retail - Defensive median (#167 of 240)
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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