Dollar GeneralMEX:DGG 72 Days Inventory is 79.84 as of Apr. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 81.74. GuruFocus rates MEX:DGG with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,167.41 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 299 Retail - Defensive companies, Dollar General ranks worse than 79.6% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Dollar General's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN113,044 Mil. Dollar General's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN129,207 Mil.
Hence, Dollar General's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 79.84.
The historical rank and industry rank for Dollar General's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:DGG'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 76.02 Med: 81.74 Max: 93.07
Current: 80.41
During the past 13 years, Dollar General's highest Days Inventory was 93.07. The lowest was 76.02. And the median was 81.74.
MEX:DGG's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 79.6% of 299
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 41.1
vs MEX:DGG: 80.41
Dollar General's Days Inventory
declined
from Apr. 2025 (86.48) to Apr. 2026 (79.84).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Dollar General's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.14.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Dollar General's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.60.
Dollar General (MEX:DGG) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Dollar General's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Dollar General's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Dollar General Days Inventory Related Terms
Dollar General Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dollar General's Days Inventory 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: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Discount Stores subindustry, Dollar General's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Dollar General's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dollar General's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory of 79.84 as of Apr. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Dollar General and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 81.74. Over the past decade, Dollar General's Days Inventory has ranged from 76.02 to 93.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Dollar General ranks #238 out of 299 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 79.6%.
Is Dollar General's Days Inventory too high?
Dollar General's current Days Inventory of 79.84 is near median its 10-year median of 81.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 76.02 to a high of 93.07. The Retail - Defensive industry median Days Inventory is 41.10. Dollar General's value of 79.84 is 94.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dollar General ranks #238 out of 299 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Dollar General has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dollar General's Days Inventory compare to DLTR and BJ?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Dollar General ranks #238 out of 299 companies for Days Inventory. This places Dollar General in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 41.10. Dollar General's value of 79.84 is 94.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Dollar General's own Days Inventory has ranged from 76.02 to 93.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 81.74 vs. the industry median of 41.10, 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 Days Inventory for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Days Inventory among Retail - Defensive companies is 41.10, based on 299 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dollar General's current Days Inventory of 79.84 is 94.3% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Dollar General and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Days Inventory is 41.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dollar General's current Days Inventory is 79.84, which is near median its own 10-year median of 81.74. 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 MXN2,167.41, compared to a current price of MXN2,045.00 — trading 5.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 79.84, which is near median its 10-year median of 81.74 and 94.3% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 41.10. Dollar General's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dollar General (MEX:DGG), the current Days Inventory is 79.84 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 MXN2,045.00 is trading 5.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,167.41.
GuruFocus considers Dollar General to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:DGG:
Days Inventory: 79.84 (near median its 10-year median of 81.74)
GF Value™: MXN2,167.41 vs. price of MXN2,045.00 (5.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 94.3% above the Retail - Defensive median (#238 of 299)
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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