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Dollar GeneralMEX:DGG 72 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is MXN127.22 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:DGG with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,181.88 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 263 Retail - Defensive companies, Dollar General ranks worse than 82.89% on this metric.
Dollar General's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN35.38.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN127.93.
Dollar General's EPS without NRI for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN35.03.
Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was MXN127.22.
During the past 12 months, Dollar General's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 34.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -13.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -12.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 6.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, Dollar General's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 166.80% per year. The lowest was -28.90% per year. And the median was 16.40% per year.
Dollar General (MEX:DGG) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Dollar General Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Dollar General Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dollar General's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Discount Stores subindustry, Dollar General's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE 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 PE Ratio vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Dollar General's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dollar General's PE Ratio falls into.
Dollar General Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Dollar General's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN127.22
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of MXN127.22 mean?
Dollar General (MEX:DGG) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of MXN127.22 as of Apr. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Dollar General and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Dollar General ranks #218 out of 263 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 82.9%.
Is Dollar General's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Dollar General's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is MXN127.22. Based on the distribution chart, Dollar General ranks #218 out of 263 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to DLTR and BJ?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Dollar General ranks #218 out of 263 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Dollar General in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.80. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Retail - Defensive companies is 7.80, based on 263 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Dollar General and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dollar General's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is MXN127.22. 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 MXN2,181.88, compared to a current price of MXN2,195.00 — trading 0.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is MXN127.22. 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dollar General (MEX:DGG), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is MXN127.22 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 MXN2,195.00 is trading 0.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,181.88.
GuruFocus considers Dollar General to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:DGG:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): MXN127.22
GF Value™: MXN2,181.88 vs. price of MXN2,195.00 (0.6% above fair value)
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.
72GF Score
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