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During the past 12 months, Dollar General's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 20.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -6.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -4.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 7.30% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Dollar General was 46.20% per year. The lowest was -14.50% per year. And the median was 14.70% per year.
Dollar General (MEX:DGG) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Dollar General 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
MEX:DGG vs DLTR, BJ, PSMT: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Discount Stores subindustry, Dollar General's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Dollar General's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dollar General's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
Dollar General 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -6.40% mean?
Dollar General (MEX:DGG) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -6.40% as of Apr. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Dollar General and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Dollar General ranks #225 out of 272 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 82.7%.
Is Dollar General's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Dollar General's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -6.40%. Based on the distribution chart, Dollar General ranks #225 out of 272 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to DLTR and BJ?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Dollar General ranks #225 out of 272 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Dollar General in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.90. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Retail - Defensive companies is 8.90, based on 272 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Dollar General and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dollar General's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -6.40%. 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 MXN2,182.54, compared to a current price of MXN2,195.00 — trading 0.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -6.40%. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dollar General (MEX:DGG), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -6.40% 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 MXN2,182.54.
GuruFocus considers Dollar General to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:DGG:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -6.40%
GF Value™: MXN2,182.54 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.
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